Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2014
Brumbies launch ticket sales
Issue 25
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Former Wallaby Pat McCabe hit the sand at Wagga Beach this week to officially launch ticket sales for January’s Super Rugby trial game. The Brumbies star retired earlier this year and is now special projects manager at the club. The 31 January clash against the New Zealand-based Highlanders will be the first course in a feast for the city’s football fans, with the City-Country rugby league game being played in Wagga Wagga in May. McCabe said he is looking forward to 30 of his former teammates descending on Wagga Wagga for the last trial before the 2015 Super Rugby season kicks off. “To be playing against such a great international team at a smaller ground and in front of people who don’t get to see you quite as often will be a great occasion and certainly one a lot of the guys are looking forward to,” he said. “Anytime you get to play a game in front of the wider Brumbies community — not just the local Canberra community — is always a great occasion.” The high profile of the Super Rugby competition will reinforce Wagga Wagga’s reputation as the City of Good Sports, having produced former Wallaby Nathan Sharpe and past Brumbies players Nic Henderson and John Langford. January’s trial game is the first of two under an agreement between Wagga Wagga City Council and the ACT Brumbies, with another to take place in 2016. McCabe expected both clubs to field strong sides, which will attract rugby fans from across the Riverina. “I think at the moment Aaron Smith is the best halfback in the world and Ben Smith is the best fullback in the world and between those two, ticket sales should be strong,” McCabe said.
RUBBING SHOULDERS: Retired Brumbies player Pat McCabe (right) soaks up the sun at Wagga Beach with Councillor Julian McLaren and son Hamilton, 13. McCabe was in the city to launch of ticket sales for next month’s Super Rugby trial game at McDonald’s Park.
Pets are a gift for life – not just Christmas With Christmas only days away Wagga Wagga City Council is reminding residents that giving pets as Christmas presents can be a great idea, but they require a long term commitment.
“An animal is a gift for life and all too often people don’t think about the long term care and expenses associated with giving pets as gifts,” Manager Regulatory Services Greg Minehan said. “It is often the case that we see a spike in the number of abandoned and dumped animals after the Christmas and school holiday period. “We want to try and avoid this happening and are asking people to do their research and think carefully about the commitment of buying an animal as a present.
“People need to carefully consider the breed of animal they want to give and long term ramifications of giving an animal as a Christmas present.” For people who have done their research and are keen to get a new pet, the Glenfield Road Animal Shelter has a range of animals looking for a new family to love them. “All animals adopted from the shelter are microchipped, lifetime registered, vaccinated and desexed and adult dogs are heartworm tested,” Mr Minehan said. “Animals can make great Christmas presents, as long as people have done their research, matched the breed to the person receiving the gift and the receiver is aware of the long term commitment of owning a pet.” The Glenfield Road Animal Shelter is open to the public Monday to Saturday between 1pm and 4:15pm. The shelter is a facility operated by Wagga Wagga City Council for housing lost, stray or dumped companion animals. Approximately 1500 dogs and 600 cats are housed at the shelter each year.
Meet Chelsie
This week’s Pet of the Week is Chelsie, a young female kelpie-cross-staffy. Chelsie has an affectionate and loving nature. Being a young dog, she is playful and would make a great addition to a family with land or a large yard with good fences. Chelsie will need regular exercising and plenty of attention. Mixing with other dogs will also keep her happy. Chelsie can be adopted for $314.45, which includes vaccinations, desexing, deworming, microchipping, lifetime registration and a vet check. You can meet Chelsie and her friends at Glenfield Road Animal Shelter from Monday to Saturday, 1pm to 4.15pm. For more information, contact the Animal management Rangers on 6971 4651 or visit www.rescuerex.webs.com.
Do you have a great vision for Wagga Wagga’s future?
Wagga Wagga City Council will soon be launching The People’s Panel – an exciting opportunity to share your thoughts and discuss big issues with other community members and Council. By taking part, you can help shape Council policy. Whether you are an individual or a community group, we want to see our community through your eyes on a range of topics throughout the year. The People’s Panel is set to get under way in February 2015. To register your interest, visit wagga.nsw.gov.au/ peoplespanel. Existing Your Say Wagga users can apply 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.
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ART advisory
PANEL
Wagga 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.
for further information contact cultural officer Tracie Miller P 1300 292 442 E council@wagga.nsw.gov.au W www.wagga.nsw.gov.au
Applications close 5pm Tuesday 27 January 2015
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