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Issue 56
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 8 AUGUST 2015
Weekly information from us to you
NOMINATE NOW: Wagga Wagga City Council’s Events Coordinator Karly Pieper shows off Council’s new 2016 Australia Day Awards nomination postcards, which are available from the Civic Centre and the Visitor Information Centre.
GIVE SOMEONE LEGEND STATUS 2016 Australia Day Awards nominations officially launched Full story next page
Smoke-free CBD? Your chance to have a say on proposed policy The consultation period for a proposal to implement a 12 month trial for a smoke-free area within Wagga Wagga’s CBD launches today. The proposed trial will prohibit smoking in Baylis Street, Fitzmaurice Street and in Forsyth Street (between Berry Street and Peter Street). The smoke-free area would be in addition to state legislation that prohibits smoking in alfresco dining areas, and Council’s existing
policy that prohibits smoking within ten metres of the entrance to all Wagga Wagga City Council buildings. The Director of Planning Andrew Crakanthorp, says it is important that Council hears from the broader community. “The streets identified for the proposed smokefree areas are within the City’s busiest shopping precinct,” he said. “We want to hear from everyone that uses it to make sure that we can come up with the best outcome for the community.” You can join the conversation and cast your vote on the website: wagga.nsw.gov.au/
smokefree or by calling 1300 292 442 The consultation process follows a Council resolution in July to place on public exhibition its intention to introduce a 12 month smoke-free trial within in the CBD. A further report is scheduled to be considered by Council at the October 2015 Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting.
Share your thoughts! Visit: wagga.nsw.gov.au/smokefree Star Gazing with Michael Maher and the Wagga Observatory
A FREE NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK EVENT
Michael Maher will share his extensive knowledge of the night sky. Participants will have the opportunity to gaze through state-of-the-art telescopes. This family-friendly event offers something for everyone. Bring your own telescope to observe and share our southern skies.
Council News recognised
Council News is now an award winning publication with success at the RH Dougherty Awards held on Thursday night in Sydney. The annual RH Dougherty Award is held during Local Government Week and recognises and encourages greater understanding and communication by Councils to their local communities. Wagga Wagga City Council won the Reporting to Your Community (Category B) award for Council News, which was first published in July 2014. More details in next week’s edition. You can read Council News online and subscribe to receive it direct to your email inbox. wagga.nsw.gov.au/councilnews
Wagga Wagga City Library Forecourt
Monday 17 August
6pm - 8.30pm Bookings essential Ph: 6926 9700 or wcl@wagga.nsw.gov.au For more info on National Science Week events in Wagga Wagga visit the Library’s events page. This Inspiring Australia initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week