INSIDE: BUDGET BREAKDOWN, MUSEUM WINS AWARDS + MORE
Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 18 MAY 2019
Issue No: 245
Weekly information from us to you
Bob's service to Wagga celebrated
Wagga Wagga’s Cecil “Bob” Scott had plenty to celebrate this week. Along with marking his 80th birthday on 14 May, his contribution to the community was recognised with the unveiling of a Walk of Honour plaque on Baylis Street. Bob was joined by family and friends at the plaque unveiling, with the crowd joining in to sing him happy birthday. For the past 60 years, Bob has been the heart and soul of the Wagga Wagga & District Highland Pipe Band. He has been involved in many activities throughout Wagga Wagga and surrounds including 60 years leading the Anzac band, playing at the Dawn Service in Wagga Wagga and Uranquinty, performing at the Tarcutta Driver Memorial Service, and has over 20 years’ experience playing at the Eisteddfod and National Dancing in Wagga Wagga and surrounds. Bob was announced as the 35th Walk of Honour recipient at this year’s Australia Day Awards. You can see his plaque near 66 Baylis Street.
HONOURED: Cecil "Bob" Scott was recognised for his contribution to the community with a plaque unveiled on Baylis Street this week, which was also Bob's 80th birthday.
Working together to promote our region A Wagga Wagga City Council initiative is harnessing the combined potential of 140 businesses and organisations to capitalise on the 1.3M people who visit our region each year. Registrations for the 2019/20 Wagga Tourism Partner Program are now open and with visitors injecting more than $353M into the local economy each year, there’s never been a better time to get involved.
The program is open to join year-round, but partners must be registered by 19 June 2019 to be included in the annual Visitor Guide. The guide is released in spring each year, with 20,000 copies distributed across NSW, Victoria, ACT, South Australia and Queensland. “The Wagga Tourism Partner Program offers a broad range of benefits to both local businesses and neighbouring councils,” Council’s Visitor Economy and Events Coordinator Fiona Hamilton said. “Partners are included in marketing activities and promotional campaigns, as well as business development opportunities such as networking, workshops and masterclasses with industry experts.
“Industry development and support is a vital part of the program so local businesses are able to learn and grow. “In addition to the visitor guide, there are extensive print and digital promotional opportunities for partners throughout the year, including social media campaigns, events, media promotions and more.” Participation in the Wagga Tourism Partner Program has doubled since the initiative began in 2016. For Bidgee Strawberries and Cream operators Michael and Kylie Cashen, joining the program proved to be the perfect way to put their new business on the map. “Becoming Wagga Tourism Partners opened our minds to a number of
JOIN TODAY WAGGA TOURISM PARTNER PROGRAM 2019-20 LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO BUILD TOURISM AND BOOST VISITATION TO OUR REGION! VISITWAGGA.COM/PARTNERS
unforeseen opportunities, including the advice and support from the professional team,” the Cashens said. “We would have no hesitation in recommending the partner program to others involved with tourism in the region as we collectively strive to offer more to our visitors, so they stay longer and return more often.” Businesses and other organisations can learn more about the Wagga Tourism Partner Program and download a prospectus at visitwagga.com/partners. Those who register for the 2019/20 program by 19 June 2019 will be included in the Official Visitor Guide.
WAGGA TOURISM PARTNER