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Council NewsFIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 17 JANUARY 2015

WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL Issue 27

Weekly information from us to you

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) installation is well under way, with Wagga Wagga City Council contractors working their way south from Fitzmaurice Street.

The works began on 6 January with rodding and roping taking place ahead of the first fibre being pulled through on 8 January by Wagga Wagga City Council Director Corporate Services Craig Richardson, Councillor Yvonne Braid, Member for Riverina Michael McCormack and Committee 4 Wagga Chairperson Judy Galloway.

Mr Richardson said Council has worked hard in the lead up to ensure the most appropriate system is installed.

“This is a purpose-built system and the presence of CCTV can have a deterrent effect on crime

and antisocial behaviour within the CBD, while contributing to a greater sense of safety in the community.

“This $1,080,000 project is a combined effort with all three levels of government contributing funding, along with Committee 4 Wagga.

“Council has also worked closely with NSW Police to ensure the right system is being installed.

“The system is expected to be fully operational by early April 2015.”

There will be minimal disruption to businesses along Fitzmaurice Street, Baylis Street and Station Place over the course of the works, and pedestrian access to businesses will be maintained at all times.

Safety barriers will also be used along the footpath during the installation to ensure pedestrian safety.

To keep up to date with the location of the CCTV works as they progress towards Station Place, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/cctv. It will be updated with each week’s installation schedule and any other relevant information.

CCTV rolls out across Wagga Wagga’s CBD

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PUBLIC expressions of interest

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ART advisory

for further information

contact cultural officer

Tracie MillerWagga Wagga City Council currently has a vacancy and is recruiting

for one (1) new community member to its public art advisory panel.

The panel’s role is to provide expert advice and contribute to public

art project management from commissioning to the completion and

public launch of artworks within the commissioning guidelines.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 27 January 2015

Kids invited to draw their best

Three levels of Government and community combine to fund safety project

IN FOCUS: Pulling through the first cable to mark the start of CCTV installation are (from left) Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, Committee 4 Wagga chairperson Judy Galloway, Councillor Yvonne Braid and Wagga Wagga City Council Director Corporate Services Craig Richardson.

Wagga Waggafest organisers are calling on the community’s kids to help make the short film competition’s fifth year the best yet.

Waggafest is the perfect platform for people to share their unique stories on what makes Wagga a great city to live, work and play.

This year, kids will get the opportunity to have elements of their drawings featured on the Waggafest artwork and promotional material.

A Waggafest 2015 “Draw Your Best…” Kids Drawing Studio will be set up on the main stage at Wagga Wagga City Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday 25 January in the Victory Memorial Gardens from 9am to 2pm.

Kids will have the opportunity to draw what they think is the best – something they love about Wagga, their favourite animal or anything that inspires them to put pencil to paper.

Those drawings will then be incorporated into the Waggafest 2015 promotional material.

Since it began in 2011, Waggafest has fostered and cultivated talent from across Wagga and the world.

However, festival organisers believe “the best is yet to come” for the festival, which is why Wagga’s kids have been included in the design process.

Kids can contribute to the “Draw Your Best…” campaign on the main stage at the Victory Memorial Gardens from 9am to 2pm on 25 January.

More on Wagga Waggafest on page 2.

WEEK 3 WORKSLOCATIONS• Fitzmaurice Street, and up to and

including Wollundry Lagoon bridge

WORK• Open excavation and the installation

of conduits and pits• Underboring and the installation of

conduits• Continued installation of draw wires

and pulling of fibre optic cablePedestrian control measures will be installed with pedestrian diversions a possibility.Traffic control measures are also expected to be installed but not at the expense of reducing available car parking.

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Humula & district residents are invited to attend a neighbourhood meeting with Councillors & Council

staff.

7pm Wednesday 4 February 2015 Humula Citizens Sports Club

Council is hosting a neighbourhood meeting to discuss news, events and issues relating to Humula and the broader Local Government Area. Stay for a cuppa after the meeting!

Have a question to ask or an issue to raise? Get them in NOW!

Contact Lauren Fitzgerald Community Engagement Officer Phone: (02) 6926 9197 Email: communityengagement@wagga.nsw.gov.au

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In this holiday period, we should all spare a thought and give thanks to the emergency s e r v i c e s volunteers in our community, including but not limited to the SES and RFS.

These volunteers regularly give up their precious time for the benefit of us all.

The time that they sacrifice is no more precious than in the holiday season.

During this period they are often called upon to put themselves into the path of danger during storms, fire and at accident sites all for the benefit of people who are often unknown to them.

To these very special people, I give you all my heartfelt thanks for your sacrifice and all you continue to do within our community.

Volunteering is an important part of the community. It is through the efforts of volunteers that our lifestyle and our community are enhanced.

Volunteers not only work in emergency services, but also are the mainstay of most sporting and cultural clubs, provide care for those in need, help out in classrooms, undertake mentoring and do many, many other valuable roles, which all improve our lives.

As we sit back and contemplate our lives and the community in which we live, I ask that we each think of how we can do a little bit to make both our lives and community better by volunteering in some form in 2015.

Finally, as we welcome 2015, I would like to thank my fellow Councillors, the staff of WWCC and all residents of this wonderful city for their support and words of encouragement and advice throughout 2014.

I wish you all a safe and happy 2015.

Mayor Rod Kendall

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P U B L I C A R T C O M M I S S I O NT A R C U T T A A N D F O R S Y T H S T R E E T R O U N D A B O U T

Budget: $15K - $25K (ex. GST)

Applications close: Tuesday 27 January 2015

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Our City's Creative Expression

WAGGAWORKS Wagga Wagga City Council is inviting

concepts from experienced artists for a public artwork to be installed in the Tarcutta and Forsyth Street roundabout.

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If you are a passionate community member interested in Wagga Wagga’s future, then Council wants to hear from you.

The People’s Panel is a new initiative for Council and is set to launch next month.

The Panel is an online discussion forum and an opportunity to share your thoughts and discuss big issues with other community members.

Individuals or community groups can apply to be on the panel and by taking part can help shape Council policy.

Council is initially looking for 50 to 60 people who best represent the diverse and vibrant Wagga community, and any applicants who aren’t selected for the panel will be placed on a waiting list.

To apply for The People’s Panel, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggaview.

Existing Your Say Wagga users can register their interest to join the People’s Panel by logging on to their account and editing their profile.

For more information, contact Wagga Wagga City Council’s Community Engagement Officer Lauren Fitzgerald on 1300 292 442.

Do you have a great vision for Wagga Wagga’s future?

SENIOR ENGINEEREnquiries: Alex Fenwick - 0457 592 142Closing Date: Monday 2 February 2015

TEMPORARY BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICERNine (9) Month Maternity Leave PlacementRemuneration: Min $922.19 gpw + superEnquiries: Jenna Amos - 02 6926 9505Closing Date: Friday 6 February 2015

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Values - Part of everything we do Trust • Respect • Innovation • Teamwork

Excitement is building and the votes are being counted for the Wagga Waggafest 2014 People’s Choice Award.

The judges of the Tropfest-inspired competition selected Murwillumbah-based Sheraden Robins’ A Wagga Wagga Winter Tale for the Hume Bank Best Film award at last October’s awards night, but now it’s the community’s turn to pick their favourite.

The entry that receives the most votes will win $500 and be screened as part of the 2015 Australia Day Movies in the Park celebrations on 25 January.

A selection of the best Waggafest entries over the festival’s history will also be shown at Movies in

the Park, along with Happy Feet 2.Each year, Waggafest calls

for filmmakers to submit a two to four minute film that tells a unique Wagga story, focusing on a particular theme.

The festival has gone from strength to strength and in recent years has been awarded the Best Marketing/Public Relations Campaign at the National Government Communications Awards and the RH Dougherty Award for Excellence in Communications by Local Government NSW.

The 2015 competition will be launched later in the year. For more information, visit www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/waggafest.

YOUR SAY: Will the community agree with the Wagga Waggafest judges and pick Sheraden Robins’ A Wagga Wagga Winter Tale as the best short film from the 2014 festival? The People’s Choice winner will be announced during Australia Day celebrations on 25 January.

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WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL prouDly presents

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HEY KIDS! WE NEED

YOUR HELP TO FINISH

THIS POSTER DESIGN!

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SHARE YOUR STORY.WAGGA

WAGGAFESTSHORT FILM COMPETITION

HELP US MAKE THIS YEAR’S POSTER!C O M E A N D S AY G ’ DAY AT T H E AU S T R A L I A DAY MARKETS IN THE PARK ON SUNDAY 25TH JANUARY 2015 FROM 9AM TO 2PM AND DRAW YOUR BEST…

FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT FEATURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM COMPETITION FINALISTS AND THE AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDSPICNIC AT THE OASISLIZARD OF OZ

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFASTAUSTRALIA DAY CITIZENSHIP CEREMONYTALENT QUESTLIZARD OF OZ

MARKETS IN THE PARKBEYOND BANK MOVIES IN THE PARKLIZARD OF OZ

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PLEASE BE SUN SMART. ALL EVENTS ARE ALCOHOL AND GLASS FREE.

WITH THANKS TO Australian Army Band Kapooka, Wollundry Rotary, Kooringal Rotary, The Convicts, Allison Music, Ollie’s Security

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Try your hand at weaving this school holidays at Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.

From 10am until 2pm on Saturday 17 January, come into the Gallery to take part in WEave100.

The ambitious project’s aim is to create a thousand stars for an art installation that celebrates peace during April 2015. The heart of this project is about creating a fun and safe space for people to weave a star and be part of this conversation of ending all forms of violence.

Wagga Wagga Art Gallery is part of the 100 communities involved in creating stars for the 1 Million Stars to End Violence campaign coordinated by Maryann Talia Pau.

This international weaving project aims to end violence by bringing people together to weave stars.

Bookings are not required, and all visitors are welcome to drop in at any time.

Further WEave100 star-making days will also take place on Saturday 14 February and Saturday 14 March. Wagga Wagga Art Gallery’s Family Fun Days are free for all participants.

Let your creativity shine at the gallery

Food for Fines fetching a fantastic haulThere is still time to donate to Wagga Wagga City Library’s charitable Christmas initiative

The Salvation Army has collected 25 boxes brimming with donations from Wagga Wagga City Library’s Food For Fines campaign.

This is the 15th year the Library has conducted Food For Fines, which helps restock the Salvation Army’s supplies after the busy Christmas period.

“Last year, two ute-loads of food were handed over to the Salvos and we’re on track to match that donation this year,” Acting Library Manager Christine Bolton said.

“Over the past 15 years, Food For Fines has helped so many people in our community and the support for this year’s donation drive has been amazing.

“The campaign is also an opportunity for Council to

give back as it forfeits the money from library overdue fees.”

If you’ve got overdue loans at the Library, or are just feeling generous, then don’t worry – Food For Fines runs until January 31.

“There’s still plenty of time to donate your non-perishable food items at the Library,” Ms Bolton said.

“Some really helpful items are beans, cereals, biscuits, pasta and tinned meals.

“Every branch of the Riverina Regional Library has been involved in Food For Fines since 2004, which means this great initiative is lending a hand to those in need across the region.”

To donate to Food For Fines, simply bring your donations to the Library.

FINE HAUL: Lieutenant Marco Lupis from the Salvation Army and Acting Library Manager Christine Bolton get ready to load up 25 boxes of donations from Food For Fines. The campaign ends on 31 January.

The three big issues to face Wagga Wagga City Council (and for that matter Local Government generally) in the decades ahead will be: water, rubbish and energy.

Water is a precious resource and cannot be wasted. We can no longer afford to have all our rubbish go to landfill, and increasing energy bills need to be slashed and hopefully eliminated.

Much has already been done.Some of our waste water is

being recycled, along with much of our rubbish, and energy-saving schemes are in place including solar panels on Council’s depot building and at the Livestock Marketing Centre.

A cogeneration plant has been installed at the Oasis, which is also reducing the City’s energy

needs.Late last year, Council went a

step further.Money from the expected

savings from a new energy agreement will be used to fund a renewable energy project, which is likely to be a solar energy farm.

Around $300,000 will be spent on such a facility over the next

three years.The need for such a project is

obvious.WWCC’s energy bill in 2013/2014

was $2.8m and if nothing is done, this is expected to rise to $4.8m in just five years.

My dream is to eliminate that cost altogether and sell surplus energy at a discounted rate to new

industries seeking to establish in the area.

A pipe dream? Maybe, but a goal needs to be set.

It’s a legacy this Council can hopefully leave for future generations.

Councillor Greg Conkey

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT NO. 6 WAGGA WAGGA DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010Aim: To exhibit the proposed amendments to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan 2010. The amendments represent Amendment No. 6 to the Wagga Wagga Development Control Plan and include amendments to the following sections:• Section 1 – General• Section 2 – Controls that apply to all

developments• Section 4 – Environmental Hazards• Section 5 – Landscape and natural

resource management• Section 7 – Subdivision• Section 8 – Rural development• Section 9 – Residential development• Section 10 – Business Development• Section 12 – Specific uses and

developments• Section 14 – Boorooma urban

release areaExhibition Period: 29 November 2014 to 23 January 2015 (inclusive)Inspection Venue: The proposed amendments are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public in the Strategic Planning Exhibition section.Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers or mailed to The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au.NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURENotice is hereby given under Roads Act 1993 Part 8 Division 4 of the temporary closing of: - Road: Pine Gully Rd Date: Sunday 18 JanuaryDuration: 6am to 2pm Reason: Triathlon Event Detour: Boorooma StNOTICE OF TEMPORARY WALKING TRACK CLOSURETrack: Wiradjuri Walking Track, between Wagga Beach and St John’s Anglican ChurchDate: From Monday 19 JanuaryDuration: 4-6 weeks Reason: Upgrade of the existing path Detour: Cross and Church StreetsENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT, 1979NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALWagga Wagga City Council has received the following application to carry out “Development” under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, 1979.DA14/0520, Take Away Food & Drink Premises - Amendment to Entry Location - Re-advertised120 Hammond Ave EAST WAGGA WAGGA NSW 2650, Lot 1 DP 1009005, Applicant: Paula AndersonDA14/0677, 32 Lot Subdivision, Hazelwood Dr FOREST HILL NSW 2651, Lot 130 DP 757232, Lot 28 DP 1120032, Applicant: Brunslea Park Estate DA15/0004, Dual Occupancy (2 x 3 bedroom dwellings), 5 Mulberrygong Court GOBBAGOMBALIN NSW 2650, Lot 66 DP 1197530, Applicant: Structure Building Pty Ltd The subject application and accompanying documentation, may be inspected at the following address until the closure of exhibition.Name of Consent Authority: Wagga Wagga City CouncilSubmission Period: 19 January 2015 to 2 February 2015Where: Wagga Wagga City Council, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga (Customer Service Counter).When: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays).Any person seeking to make

a submission in relation to the abovementioned development should address all correspondence to the Consent Authority to be received prior to 5pm on the final day of the exhibition period. If any submission is made by way of objection, the grounds of objection must be specified in the submission.Persons lodging submissions are required to declare political donations (including donations of more than $1,000) made in the previous two years. For more details, including disclosure form, go to www.planning.nsw.gov.au/donations.Persons making written submissions regarding the above development are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur.Enquiries: Further details relating to the matter can be obtained by contacting the Council’s Development Services. If you have any enquiries regarding the application, or about making submission, please telephone Development Services on 1300 292 442.PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF DRAFT AMENDMENT TO WAGGA WAGGA LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL PLAN 2010 AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PLAN 2010Aim: To exhibit the Planning Proposal containing nine (9) items that amend Local Environmental Plan maps, land use tables and clauses and exhibit amendments to the Development Control Plan to introduce B6 Enterprise Corridor controls.The nine (9) LEP amendment items include:• Item 1 – St Luke’s Anglican Church

and surrounding residential precinct – rezone land from R1 General Residential to R3 Medium Density Residential.

• Item 2 – Sturt Highway (including Edward Street, Hammond Avenue and Lake Albert Road) Wagga Wagga – rezone from IN1 General Industrial, IN2 Light Industrial and B1 Neighbourhood Centre to B6 Enterprise Corridor and B4 Mixed Use and insert appropriate land use table and clauses.

• Johnson and Tarcutta Street Precinct – rezone from SP1 Special Activities to B3 Commercial Core and apply a floor space ratio of 2:1 and height of building restriction of 16 metres.

• Item 4 – land use table amendments in response to a review by Council on appropriate uses within certain zones.

• Item 5 – Spring Street, Wagga Wagga – rezone from RE1 Public Recreation to R1 General Residential to facilitate the sale of land owned by Council.

• Item 6 – McPherson Oval, North Wagga Wagga – rezone from RU5 Village to RE1 Public Recreation to reflect the current use of the land.

• Item 7 – Reclassification of (Part Lots) Map – to correct a Community Land error.

• Item 8 – Lot Size Maps – Amend the scale of the series of lot size maps to ensure the maps are user friendly.

• Item 9 – Gobbagombalin – Reduce the lot sizes for several properties currently zoned R5 Large Lot Residential.

Exhibition Period: 29 November 2014 to 23 January 2015 (inclusive)Inspection Venue: The Planning Proposal and supporting exhibition material are available for inspection at the Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets, Wagga Wagga during the hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) and on Council’s website www.wagga.nsw.gov.au/public in the Strategic Planning Exhibition section.Submission Procedure: Any interested person or organisation wishing to make a written submission in relation to the draft amendment should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions may be delivered to the Council Chambers or mailed to

The General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.auEXHIBITION - LAMPE AVENUE ROAD BOUNDARY CHANGES Council hereby gives public notice pursuant to the Roads Act 1993 (Section 19) of proposed road boundary changes to Lampe Avenue Wagga Wagga (bordered by Simmons Street and Trail Street). The purpose of the proposed road boundary changes is to formalise the existing physical layout of the road following construction works a number of years ago. The proposed road boundary changes and associated survey plan (Plan Ref 1/150215, 3/58/759031, 1/198568 & 171/996986) will be on exhibition for a period of 28 days, from Saturday 17th Janaury 2015 until Friday 13th February 2015. Council invites public submissions on the proposed road boundary changes, to be lodged within the exhibition period.Inspection Venue: The proposed road boundary changes and associated survey plan is available for review at Wagga Wagga City Council, Cnr Baylis & Morrow Sts, Wagga Wagga, during the hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday (public holidays excluded) within the above exhibition period.Submission Procedure: Persons wishing to make a submission in relation to the proposed road boundary changes should do so prior to the close of the exhibition period. Submissions should be in writing and may be delivered to Wagga Wagga City Council or mailed to the General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council, PO Box 20, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 or emailed to council@wagga.nsw.gov.au Persons making written submissions regarding the above proposed road boundary changes are advised that any submission received within the submission period will be subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 and the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act (PIPPA) and may be attached to the final report, in its entirety or in part, to Council unless explicitly requested by the person making the submission that they do not wish this to occur. Any questions relating to the proposed road boundary changes and associated survey plan may be referred to Mr. Craig Katsoolis on 1300 292 442.AUSTRALIA DAY COUNCIL TRADING HOURS MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2015Administration Offices Wagga Wagga Civic CentreClosed Art Gallery & National Art Glass GalleryClosedCivic Theatre and Theatre Booking OfficeClosed - Ticket bookings are available online at www.civictheatre.com.au Family Day Care/ In Home Care Unit OfficeClosed Glenfield Rd Animal ShelterClosed Gregadoo Waste Management Centre (GWMC)Open Normal Hours 7am to 4.30pmKerbside Waste CollectionCollections as NormalLibraryClosed Livestock Marketing CentreClosedMuseum - Historic Council Chambers SiteClosedMuseum – Botanic Gardens SiteClosedOasis Aquatic CentreOpen 8.30pm to 6pm Sat 24 JanuaryOpen 9am to 6pm Sun 25 JanuaryOpen 8.30am to 6pm Mon 26 JanuaryRural Waste FacilitiesTarcutta - ClosedSewer Service ProblemsPh: 1300 292 442Visitor Information CentreOpen Normal Hours 9am to 5pm

Public Notices

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COMING UP THIS WEEK:TARCUTTA MARKETSSat 17 January 8am-2pmTarcutta Memorial Hall, Sydney Street, Tarcutta. Ph: 0477 472 154VEGE SWAP OR BUYEvery Saturday9am to 12pm. Demonstration Gardens, cnr Albury & Shaw Streets. Ph: 0411 417 956

MINIATURE RAILWAYSun 18 January10.30am to 4pm. $2 per ride. Enclosed footwear essential. Botanic Gardens, Macleay Street.

WAGGA WAGGA WEDDING EXHIBITIONSun 18 January 10am-3pmGet inspiration for your wedding day. Exhibitors include fashion, cakes, photographers, beauty, hair, honeymoons, venues, and

more. Three bridal fashions shows. Entry: Adults $5, Under 12 Free. Wagga RSL Club, Dobbs Street. Ph: 0415 773 382

CHILDREN’S THEATRE WORKSHOP PRESENTS “THE WIZARD OF OZ”Sun 18 to Sun 25 JanuaryPerformances: Sun 18: 2pm & 4pm, Tues 20 to Fri 23: 11am and 2pm daily. Tickets $7 at the door. Basement Theatre, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street.

TAKE FOUR BAND PCYC AND COMPASSION FUNDRAISING CONCERTSun 18 January 1pm-4pmMt. Austin Primary School Hall, McKell Avenue. Ph: 6926 4901

BOOK CLUB- STRAYS AND WAIFS MEETINGMon 19 January 5.15pmIf you would like to join a club and don’t have a group, come

along and find one. Wagga City Library, Civic Centre, cnr Baylis and Morrow Streets. Ph: 6926 9700

EAT LOCAL THURSDAY22, January2.30pm to 6.30pm. Free entry. Weekly farmers market. Murrumbidgee Turf Club, Travers Street. Ph: 0427 441 107

THE LIZARD OF OZStarts Friday 23 January 6pmA fantastic locally written, produced and directed outdoor family production. Created by the makers of Backyard Ashes, the show will feature a fully professional, all- star Wagga cast with some of our finest performers and crew returning from capital cities. For all the family! Wollundry Lagoon Amphitheatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta Street. Ph: 6926 9688

For support in organising your event, contact Council’s Events Unit at events@wagga.nsw.gov.au or 1300 292 442 Mon - Fri. To promote your event or for a complete list of events go to visitwagga.com or call 1300 100 122. facebook.com/waggaevents

This week’s Pet of the Week is Kath, a black kelpie female who is about two years old.

Kath is very playful and will require some training. She would need at least five acres to run around on.

You can adopt Kath from the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter for $215.69, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, vaccination, desexing and worming and a vet check.

If you would like to meet Kath or any of the other animals at the shelter, please visit between 1pm and 4.15pm Monday to Saturday.

The friendly Animal Management rangers can be contacted on 6971 4651 during business hours.

Meet Kath