Citylife 2018 (Issue 2 - April)

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Saturday, April 14 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Belvoir Park Oval (off Bank Street) Wodonga

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Bring the kids along for a fun session of tie dyeing at Felltimber Community Centre in the school holidays. Participants will need to bring a t-shirt, pillow case, cloth bag or another item to learn the art of tie dyeing.

5 to 12 years $20 per child or 3 children for $49.50

8 + years $15 per child

Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

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Wednesday, April 11 10am to 11.30am Felltimber Community Centre

Let your children have the times of their lives whilst getting active and testing their physical abilities. The ObstAcool course is made up of a mix of inflatables, walls, tunnels, commando nets and more!

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Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Lawrence and Hovell St (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon)

Council meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the third Monday of the month.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 16.

Meetings are held in the council chambers, level two, city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga and commence at 6pm. Agendas can be downloaded from the council’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

Baranduda Community Centre 3 Sage Court, Baranduda (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Belgrade Ave Community Centre 12 Belgrade Ave, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 9am to 3pm) Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Dr, Wodonga (Weekdays, 9am to 3pm) The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga Mon to Fri, 10am to 4pm Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga (Mon to Fri, 10am to 5.30pm, Sat 9am to noon) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Interested in applying for a position with the council? Register your details at wodonga.vic.gov. au/vacancies to receive job alerts about current vacancies.

SUSTAINABILITY CityLife is printed on recycled paper, which is made up of 20 to 40 per cent of recycled fibre from old newspapers. It can also be re-added as a recycled fibre after use.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY In the spirit of reconciliation, Wodonga Council acknowledges the traditional owners of this land on which it stands, and pays its respects to their Elders past, present and future, for they hold the memories, the traditions and the culture of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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Nominations are now open for the 2018 Wodonga Volunteer of the Year awards for people who have made an outstanding contribution to the community in the Wodonga region.

Many people volunteer to contribute or give back to the community, while others volunteer as part of their studies, to get some experience that may lead to employment, to socialise or network, or as part of their workplace.

They make a significant financial contribution too – for every dollar invested

model both on and off the road.

You can nominate someone for an individual or a team award, or in one of three categories (community service, sport and recreation, and environment/science/ technology).

The Wodonga Volunteer Team of the Year Award went to the team at Bonegilla Migrant Experience for their invaluable support of a site that is historically listed.

In 2017, the Wodonga Individual Volunteer of the Year went to Pam Roth (pictured far left) for her contribution to teaching young people to drive through L2P program.

Pam was recognised as being a positive mentor and role

Nominations for the volunteer awards close at 5pm on Friday, April 13.

Award winners will be annouced on Saturday, May 26.

NOMINATIONS: wod.city/VolAwards2018

Aaron, Nathan making their mark The Young Achiever Scheme is aimed at assisting young people in their pursuits to participate at a state or national level for activities, events or competitions.

Nathan, 17, has been selected for the Special Olympics National Games in Adelaide in April. In May 2016, Nathan began taking weekly swimming lessons.

Wodonga Council has selected Aaron Sonter and Nathan Pearce as this month’s recipients.

In late 2016, he started training with the Special Olympics swim squad and swam in his first regional swim competition in February last year. In March last year, he swam at the State Games for Ovens and Murray and won two gold medals.

Aaron, 15, has been selected to represent Victoria at the Australian under 15 hockey championships. He started playing hockey for the Wodonga Hockey Club when he was 7.

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represented Wodonga at the Junior Country Championships and the Junior State Championships.

Aaron also travels to Melbourne twice a week to train. In October, Aaron was selected for the Hockey Victoria under 15 academy.

Nathan attended the reception for the Special Olympics National Games at Kirribilli House this month.

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Bus crash service to mark 75 years One of Australia’s worst rail-road crashes will be commemorated in Wodonga next month.

On May 8, 1943, a bus carrying Australian Army personnel from Bonegilla to Albury collided with a steam train at the former level crossing near the Wodonga racecourse.

Twenty-three servicemen, the driver and a member of the Australian Army Medical Womens Service were killed.

Nine other service people were injured. The group had been on recreation leave.

The service will have a minute’s silence at 6.45pm the time of the accident.

The memorial service will mark 75 years since the accident.

In 1993, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the accident, members of the units of the Albury Wodonga Military Area, Wodonga Council and the Albury Wodonga Development Corporation erected the memorial cairn.

The Army Logistics and Training Centre is inviting members of the public to the service at the Thomas Mitchell Drive site on Monday, May 8.

The service will start at 6.30pm.

The names of the people killed are: Lt Harry Parkinson, Lt Lyle Brinsmead, Lt Allan

LOBBYING and LEADERSHIP Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie met Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack and Deputy Nationals Leader Senator Bridget McKenzie in Wodonga for the announcement of $135 million in federal funding for the North East rail line.

Harris, W02 Robert Frewin, W02 Roscoe Mills, W02 George Rose, Act-Sgt Ernest Nairn, Act-Cpl Richard Dunne, Act-Cpl William Roberts, LceSgt Alex McFarlance, Lce-Cpl Keith Barnett, Sig George Nicol, Sig Adrian Try, Pte Keith Hurst, Pte Patrick Daly, Pte Frank Steele, Pte Albert Goddard, Pte Roy Barnes, Pte Cyril Alderton, Pte Boyce McKenzie, Pte Ernest Johnson, Pte Arthur Neale, Pte John Quinn, Pte Anne Anderson and William Henry Lord (bus driver).

The funding will upgrade the track to a class 2 standard, allowing faster, modern trains. The Victorian Government has committed to purchase new trains once works are complete.

The council, with AlburyCity, Benalla Rural City Council, Rural City of Wangaratta and Border Rail Action Group with Wodonga Council have been lobbying for some time for improvements to the North East rail line.

The Mayor and AlburyCity Mayor Cr Kevin Mack also met the US Ambassador James Caruso and his wife to talk about our region’s many opportunities and growth.

The Mayor, Councillors and Chief Executive Officer Patience Harrington have continued Two Cities One Community discussions with AlburyCity.

Locally, the Cr Speedie and Ms Harrington have met with representatives from Business Wodonga and the Wodonga Aboriginal Network and presented to Development Victoria and the Murray Regional Tourism Board.

This image was taken just over two months after work started in January. The new, upgraded section of High St includes new stormwater and water main, underground power, seating, trees and gardens for shade and cooling effects, feature lighting and special points of interest along the way. A pedestrian crossing aligns with McHargs Lane, which runs into Church St, around the centre point of the block. Look out for an eye-catching echidna or a beguiling bird scene.

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The section of road between South St and Bond St is due to be opened by mid-April with the project on track to be completed by the end of April.

Businesses are open and pedestrian access maintained at all times.

businesses who will still be trading while we’re upgrading – familiar faces, great service, support local.

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Works on 50m pool

RECREATION FACILITIES REVIEW

Works will begin on retiling the 50-metre pool at WAVES in April following the awarding of the tender at the March council meeting.

The council is undertaking a review of the governance frameworks in place at 11 of its recreation precincts. During a six-week engagement process, the council is inviting community feedback and talking to user groups, key stakeholders and hirers of the facilities. Key policies and documents to provide the framework and approach for the management and operation of its recreation and community facilities. The existing policy documents are also due for review.

Local tilers FA & CM Morgan Ceramic Tilers will undertake the works from April to August in the off-season.

For the past 18 months, there has been an issue with tile delamination at the pool.

The works will include draining the outdoor pool, removing all tiles and retiling the pool.

Funds for court boost Wodonga Council has passed a motion to support the Parkland Tennis Centre with $5000 to upgrade four hard tennis courts.

The club at Birallee Park developed a proposal in partnership with Wodonga Middle Years College which presently uses the councilmaintained courts during school hours.

The council supported the funding on the basis four courts be available for free public access when not in use by the school or the club.

HAVE YOUR SAY

DRAFT INDUSTRIAL LANDS STRATEGY

Updated plan for precinct Wodonga Council is asking for feedback for the updated master plan for Baranduda Fields.

In 2012 the council purchased the Baranduda site, adopting a long-term master plan in 2013. In 2015-2016 the council undertook detailed planning for the first stage of capital works and a cultural heritage study. As a result, changes to the master plan were identified.

Baranduda Fields; • Update sports facility development and timing based on participation and sports data; • Identify and plan for culturally significant items; • Undertake broader site analysis work to inform the master plan; and, • Enhance the connection to and support for conservation lands within the precinct.

With the opportunity to update the master plan, the council also identified it should:

The council will undertake a six-week engagement process on the draft master plan with the community and key stakeholders.

• Improve identification and options to support recreation and social activities within

Wodonga councillor John Watson said Baranduda Fields remained a longterm priority project.

“The council made the decision in December 2016 to defer the construction of Baranduda Fields and instead focused on addressing issues facing our present facilities including netball and hockey,” he said.

“However, we know Baranduda Fields is needed to support the city’s future growth and to accommodate increasing sporting demands across the city but it requires support from all levels of government.

“Having a current and upto-date master plan will mean we will be ready to proceed when a funding opportunity arises.”

Wodonga Council has put out its draft Industrial Lands Strategy for public feedback. The strategy has been developed to establish the overall vision and objectives for industrial land in Wodonga and provides direction on a precinct by precinct basis to support future planning and development potential of industrial land in Wodonga.

It identifies Wodonga’s competitive advantages that support industrial development as well as issues that may hinder the development potential.

PARK NAMES The naming of parks and reserves better identifies the location in case of an emergency and commemorates a person that has made a significant contribution to Wodonga. Proposed by the council’s Place Names Committee, 11 names have been given in-principle support by the office of Geographic Names and there have been no objections from family members. It includes formally gazetting Baranduda Fields as a place name. For a full list of names and locations, head to our website.

GO TO OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS AND TO HAVE YOUR SAY: makewodongayours.com.au

MAYOR CR ANNA SPEEDIE

CR KAT BENNETT

CR LIBBY HALL

CR DANNY LOWE

0417 138 938 aspeedie@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 179 kbennett@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 180 lhall@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 181 dlowe@wodonga.vic.gov.au

CR RON MILDREN

CR TIM QUILTY

CR JOHN WATSON

0466 731 182 rmildren@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0466 731 183 tquilty@wodonga.vic.gov.au

0428 325 377 jwatson@wodonga.vic.gov.au

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting is scheduled for April 16.

Council meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held in the council chambers, level two, city offices, 104 Hovell St, Wodonga and commence at 6pm. Agendas can be downloaded from the council’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.

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Dane the Great Magician Baranduda Community Centre Tuesday, April 10, 1pm to 1.45pm Bookings essential: (02) 6020 8643 Felltimber Community Centre Tuesday, April 10, 4pm to 4.45pm Bookings essential on (02) 6043 4550 Bring the kids along and be amazed by Dane the Great in this fun-filled magic show. A magic show for the young at heart with illusions and amazing impossibilities, you won’t believe your eyes! Dane brings the art of magic to life again!

Primary school children $10 per person

Saturday, April 14 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Belvoir Park Oval (off Bank Street) Wodonga

Tie Dyeing Wednesday, April 11 10am to 11.30am Felltimber Community Centre

Let your children have the times of their lives whilst getting active and testing their physical abilities. The ObstAcool course is made up of a mix of inflatables, walls, tunnels, commando nets and more!

Bring the kids along for a fun session of tie dyeing at Felltimber Community Centre in the school holidays. Participants will need to bring a t-shirt, pillow case, cloth bag or another item to learn the art of tie dyeing.

5 to 12 years $20 per child or 3 children for $49.50

8 + years $15 per child

Please wear suitable shoes for running and comfortable clothes

Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

Please wear suitable clothes for using dye.

Bookings essential on (02) 6043 4550.

No payments taken on the day as bookings must be processed by Friday, April 13.

Belgrade Term 2

Grandparents Playgroup Wednesdays during school terms 9.30am to 11.30am If you care for your grandchildren then why not head to our playgroup designed especially for grandparents. Let the children socialise and enjoy the indoor and outdoor play areas, while you enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Bookings essential $3 per family and a plate of food to share.

smalltalk Supported Playgroup Thursdays during school terms 9.30am to 11.30am

Tuesday Playgroup at Belgrade Avenue Community Centre Tuesdays during school terms 9.30am to 11.30am

A program designed to enhance the language and communication skills of your child. Learn about local services and meet other parents for support and friendship.

12 Belgrade Ave, Wodonga.

Please direct all enquiries to Felltimber Community Centre by phoning (02) 6043 4550.

Baranduda Term 2 Autumn Market Yoga and Sound Healing Tuesdays from April 17 to June 26 11am to noon Calm the mind and body while giving yourself permission to rest deeply through the restorative yoga, soothing sounds and mindful meditation.

Sunday, April 22 9am to 1pm Sage Court, Baranduda Bring your family and friends for a great day out in Baranduda. There will be food, music, entertainment and stalls.

Free entry

$10 per session Bookings essential No experience is needed, all levels are welcome.

Tai Chi Tuesdays from April 17 to June 26 9.30am to 10.30am Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor Carol Smith will teach you how to benefit from traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Qi Gong to assist you in living a full and healthy lifestyle.

Bookings essential $10 per session

Check out the front page of this guide for school holiday activities at the Wodonga community centres!

Monday Playgroup at Baranduda Community Centre 9.30am to 11.30am Mondays during school terms

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The Travel Bug Mondays, April 16, 23, May 21 and June 18 7pm Have you got the travel bug?

Looking for places to go or stories to share? Come along to share experiences, plan a trip or tell your stories with like-minded community members? No cost, no catch, no commitments.

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For more information or to make a booking, please visit us at: 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda.

Phone (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 2pm, Monday to Friday.

Felltimber Term 2 Yoga and Sound Healing Wednesdays from April 18 to June 27 (excluding April 25) 6pm to 7pm Thursdays from April 19 to June 28 11.30am to 12.30pm Calm the mind and body while giving yourself permission to rest deeply through the restorative yoga, soothing sounds and mindful meditation.

Tai Chi

Bookings essential No experience is needed, all levels are welcome. $10 per session

Community Cooking Wednesdays from April 18 to June 27 (excluding April 25) 5pm to 7pm Supported by the Albury Wodonga Regional Food Share, Community Cooking provides a relaxing environment where individuals are provided with a free meal, while learning new cooking skills with great company. Please note this is a food relief program.

Bookings essential Optional gold coin donation

Tuesdays from April 17 to June 26 5.30pm to 6.30pm Thursdays from April 19 to June 28 10am to 11am Clear your mind, energise your body, build core strength and learn breathing techniques to slow down the ageing process. Our qualified tutor Carol Smith will teach you how to benefit from traditional Yang style Tai Chi and Qi Gong to assist you in living a full and healthy lifestyle.

Bookings essential $10 per session

Closing the gap on Information Technology Wednesdays from April 18 to June 27 (excluding April 25) 11am to 11.45am

Albury Wodonga Music Group Wednesdays weekly throughout the year from April 4 to July 11 (excluding April 25) 6pm to 8pm Bring along your guitar or other musical instrument and have some fun. Learn new skills and songs with other musicians. All welcome.

Contact the centre for further info Gold coin donation

Do you struggle to understand new technology? Bring your laptop, mobile phone or smart device and learn some tips from Catholic College Wodonga students.

Receive one-on-one tutoring and learn at your own pace.

Bookings essential $5 per session

Walking Groups at Felltimber If you want a fun, social way to keep fit and healthy, join a walking group. For more information, please phone Barb Stieber on 0418 972 667.

Grandparent Knowhow Wednesdays from April 18 to June 27 (excluding April 25) 11am to 11.45am Do you have skills to such as knitting squares to create beautiful blankets to donate to those in need, tending to herb gardens, sewing, cooking or others?

Could you assist in teaching these skills to Catholic College Wodonga students?

If you feel you could support our community in this way please contact the centre.

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smalltalk Supported Playgroup 11.30am to 1.30pm Mondays during school terms.

Multiple birth Playgroup 10am to Noon Wednesdays during school terms.

Friday Playgroup 9.30am to 11.30am Fridays during school terms.

Scrabble Club First and third Thursday of the month, April 5 to June 21 5pm to 8pm Come and challenge your word skills and stimulate your mind in a fun game of Scrabble. All skill levels, and ages welcome.

Laughter Yoga Thursdays from April 19 to June 28 9.30am to 10am

Bookings essential Gold coin donation

A great opportunity to de-stress and gain a more cheerful attitude and feel so much lighter for the experience.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Bongo Bash

Bookings essential Optional gold coin donation

Fortnightly Thursdays on April 19, May 3, 17, 31 and June 14 and 28 4pm to 5pm A great way to learn to drum with authentic African drummers! Ada will guide you through easy beats that are fun, and help to release stress.

Bookings essential $10 per hour

Relaxation Meditation

Deb Dresses at Felltimber

Thursdays from May 3 to May 31 6pm (newcomers), 6.30pm to 7.30pm (meditation)

Felltimber Community Centre has a variety of beautiful deb dresses and wedding dresses available to hire at no cost. A deposit of $80 is required and returned to you when you return the dress. Please feel free to come and enquire between 9am to 3pm weekdays.

Be guided through simple meditations that relax the mind and body and enjoy the journey to a deep level of relaxation and contentment. Each session will start with a relaxing ‘stillness’ meditation followed by a different topic.

Bookings essential Free

Craft’n’Cuppa Fridays, weekly throughout the year 12.30pm to 2.30pm Enjoy a relaxing afternoon and get crafty with others while sharing or learning new skills. Feel free to bring your own craft project and enjoy a cuppa with friends.

Program is designed for all ages and abilities.

Bookings essential Free

For more information or to make a booking, please visit us at: 189 Melrose Drive (cnr Melrose Drive and Felltimber Creek Rd), Wodonga, phone (02) 6043 4550 or email cfelltimber@wodonga.vic.gov.au.

Opening hours: Office open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday.

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ANZAC Day Wednesday, April 25 Woodland Grove on High St and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard The day to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Starting with the dawn service at 5.45am in Woodland Grove followed by various activities throughout the day, including a live simulcast of the 2018 ANZAC Day AFL match on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen.

Full program on back page of CityLife.

Enquiries: Wodonga RSL (02) 6024 2023

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Friday, April 13 8.30am to 5pm All Aboard promises a full day of activity that challenges young people to engage with their peers and make new connections. Board a bus and be transported between Zone Laser Tag, Supatramp, Intencity and Twin Cities Ten Pin Bowling. Enjoy a fun filled environment. Lunch and snacks throughout the day provided. BYO water bottle. To secure your spot, complete the consent form and return to info@wodonga.vic.gov.au along with payment.

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Ickypedia The Listies Saturday, April 21 11am and 2pm A seriously silly show that will have the audience in fits of laughter, Ickypedia answers all of life’s unimportant questions, like, how do you take a smellfie? What does pooetry sound like? And how does one avoid a fartquake?

Anarchic, spontaneous and funny, this is a show for children of all ages - adults will have just as much fun!

Tickets: $20, Members $15, Family of four $70, Member family of four $50 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL PRESENTS

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow Tuesday, May 1, 7.30pm

This roving tour-de-comedy features funnymakers from Australia and beyond, showcasing everything from stand-up and sketch to satire and song in one side-splitting show! Come on Australia pack your laughing gear and get on board!

Tickets: $32, Members $24, Group 8+ $29 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

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Mother's Day Classic Sunday, May 13, 9.30am Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga Participate in a 5km walk or run to celebrate and honour those touched by breast cancer. Entertainment, face painting, Rotary BBQ and coffee van will be available on the day. mothersdayclassic.com.au

PRESENTED BY MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM

Colours of Music Saturday, May 5, 7.30pm

The Murray Conservatorium Orchestra will combine their spectacular sounds with a set of art projections and animations created by local artists, as well as some classic silent movie excerpts. Excite your ears, eyes and mind with this sensory journey.

Tickets: $25, Members $19, Concession $20, Child $5 Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

Belvoir Park Community Wood-fired Oven Sunday, April 15 11am to 2pm Members of the community are invited to bring their own pizza ingredients and use the communal pizza oven, cooked by Wodonga Apex Club.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9300 Ages: All Cost: Free

ARTS SPACE WODONGA

Are you an artist too?

Regenerate Stephanie Jakovac Arts Space Wodonga Exhibition running until Saturday, April 28 Regenerate is a series of new paintings by Albury artist Stephanie Jakovac, who shines a spotlight on the ecological processes of destruction, regeneration and renewal after bushfire.

Family holiday program - Botanical art Arts Space Wodonga Wednesday, April 11, 10am to 12pm Join the artist Stephanie Jakovac to paint native plants. All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Cost: Free Enquiries: (02) 6022 9600 Stephanie Jakovac’s journal sketch

Amber Stokie Arts Space Wodonga Exhibition opening Saturday, May 5, 2pm Are you an artist too? is an exhibition

by Geelong-based artist Amber Stokie.

Referencing her own experience of being a triplet, Stokie draws from a personal and unique collective consciousness to explore notions of shared and singular identity.

Interactive table Check out the interactive table in the gallery, complete drawing and writing activities with both hands to see how skilled you are using your non-dominant hand. For children and families.

Symmetry, documented performance 2016, Amber Stokie, photographic print bonded to aluminium.

BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

Bonegilla by the Weir Site open 10am to 4pm Saturday, March 31 to Sunday, April 29 Guided tours 11am and 2pm, except Anzac Day 2pm only

Join one of our experienced guides on a tour of Block 19, enjoy a self-guided tour or take the suitcase trail.

Bring a picnic, play one of our traditional games and enjoy the surrounds for a little longer. This is your opportunity to explore, understand and appreciate Wodonga’s National Heritage Listed site.

Enquiries: (02) 6020 6912 Ages: All Cost for guided tour: Adults $11, children $9, family of four $25 Entry/self guided tours: Free

Music in the Gallery Tony Smith – Vocals and acoustic guitar Wednesday, April 18, 10.30am to 12pm Arts Space Wodonga and Murray Conservatorium collaborate again in 2018 to present Music in the Gallery. Join us at Arts Space Wodonga as art and performance collide in this vibrant display of local talent.

Please book online: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets $5 per person, $20 schools (per class), $30 group bookings (maximum of 10) Morning tea included All ages welcome (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

WODONGA LIBRARY

Story Smash! Writing Workshop Monday, April 9 10.30am to 11.30am (Yr F to 2) Noon to 2pm (Yr 3 to 6) Wodonga Library Join children’s author and illustrator Susan Berran for a fun interactive writing and illustrating workshop.

Cost: Free. Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au

GEEK WEEK A week-long celebration of pop-culture Monday, April 30 to Saturday, May 5

Superhero Storytime Monday, April 30, 10.30am To kick off Geek Week bring your little superheroes to Storytime where we will read about feats of daring and strength, train our super powers and make some themed crafts. Come dressed as your favourite hero - or villain!

Ages: 3 to 5 years Cost: Free

Trash puppets Tuesday, April 10, 10.30am and 1pm Wodonga Library Create a one-of-a-kind puppet from recycled materials.

Imagine something brand new from discarded materials.

Ages: 8 to 14 Cost: Free Bookings required at wodongalibrary.com.au

Geek Trivia Tuesday, May 1, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Show off your knowledge of movies, books, gaming, TV and comics over several rounds designed to test you on everything pop-culture.

Gather your friends and unleash your inner geek to win! Drinks available at bar prices. BYO snacks. Bookings required: wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: 18+ Cost: Free

Games Workshop Wednesday, May 2, 1.30pm to 5.30pm Warhammer is a tabletop miniatures hobby, involving collecting, building, painting and gaming. Join in for an introduction to the game and to paint your own miniature.

Ages: All Cost: Free

Author Talk: Clementine Ford Thursday, April 12 6pm The Cube Wodonga Clementine Ford is a Melbournebased writer, speaker and feminist thinker. She is a columnist for Fairfax’s Daily Life and is a regular contributor to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. Ford is coming to The Cube Wodonga to talk about her book Fight Like A Girl. She will give a 40-minute talk as well as answer questions and be available for book signings.

Cost: $15 (a portion of every ticket sold will be donated to The Centre Against Violence, Wodonga) Tickets: thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

More Wodonga Library events Pop Culture Club – Thursday, April 12 Beer and Bingo – Tuesday, April 17 Anime and Manga – Thursday, April 19 Tinker Team – Monday, April 23 Hub 126 - Tuesday, April 24 Young Writers – Thursday, April 26 Lego Club – Monday, April 30 Minecraft – Tuesday, May 1 Tech Sessions – Friday, May 4

Artist Talk - Chris Kennett Thursday, May 3, 4pm to 5.30pm Meet illustrator, author and animator Chris Kennett as he talks about his many creative projects including the Star Wars Little Golden Books and The Day My Butt Went Psycho television show. Bookings required: wodongalibrary.com.au Ages: All Cost: Free

Star Wars Day Friday, May 4, 4.30pm to 7.30pm Star Wars fans are invited to gather and celebrate May the fourth.

Costumes encouraged!

4.30pm to 6pm: Activities, photo booth and crafts for the whole family 6.30pm to 7.30pm: Fan film screening.

Ages: All Cost: Free

Free Comic Book Day Saturday, May 5, 9am to noon We are celebrating Free Comic Book Day by giving away a range of limited edition comic titles. Stop by the library to pick up a selection of free comic books - while supplies last! New members who join up on the day will go into a special prize draw.

Ages: All Cost: Free

Further info on all of these GEEK WEEK events available at wodongalibrary.com.au

NEWS

APRIL, 2018

IN BRIEF JOIN A BUS TOUR Join Mayor Cr Anna Speedie on a tour of the city as part of Wodonga Council’s From Bulrushes to Boom Town tour.

Register, take care of your animals

Learn more about current projects and the future direction of Wodonga and have your questions answered.

As a preventative measure prior to purchase, it is recommended your real estate agent asks for permission from the owners to access the building file at the council to ascertain that all works on the property have a building permit and an accompanying certificate or occupancy permit.

The tours will run on Tuesday, May 15, Tuesday, August 7 and Tuesday, October 9. wod.city/MayBusTour DO YOU USE BPAY VIEW? Wodonga Council is able to issue rate notices via BPay View directly to your personal internet banking portal. Register through your internet banking site.

With the annual pet registration renewal date fast approaching, Wodonga residents are being reminded to register their four-legged family members by Tuesday, April 10.

If you register before the notices go out then you will receive the notice directly into your internet banking site and will receive a notification either via SMS or email to say it is available for viewing.

Wodonga Council Team Leader Compliance Craig McClanahan said all pets, including both dogs and cats, must be registered by that date or owners risk a $317 fine.

The facility is available for the council to issue rate notices as a pdf document to the nominated email address provided by any ratepayer. If you wish to use this method and not have your notice posted, please contact the customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300 to provide the email address.

E-NEWSLETTERS Wodonga Council has a range of e-newsletters to keep you up-to-date with events and happenings on things that interest you. Sign up via the link below. wod.city/e-news

ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

To facilitate the smooth sale or purchase of a property, there are a few areas to be considered in relation to building permits.

If you purchase a property that has illegal building works, you as the current owner of the property are liable for those works.

The bus departs Wodonga Council at 9.30am. It stops for morning tea at 10.30am and returns back to council at approximately 11.30am. The tour is free and open to anyone.

There is a gold coin donation for morning tea.

RATES NOTICES EMAILED

BUYER BEWARE FOR HOME OWNERS

“Registration renewal notices will be distributed shortly, giving owners plenty of time to register their pet prior to the due date,” Mr McClanahan said.

“It is also a timely reminder to ensure your pet’s

microchip is up-to-date, so our rangers can return the animal promptly if it is found to have escaped.”

In Wodonga, there are 7136 dogs registered and 1994 cats registered, with the top pet names being Bella, Charlie, Max and Molly.

are desexed or more than 10 years of age.

“We will be conducting a doorknock in May to ensure that all dogs and cats over three months of age are registered,” he said.

“While registration numbers are strong, we believe there are significantly more pets in the Wodonga area,” Mr McClanahan said.

The fees provide a service for owners to report lost and found pets, for council to respond to calls about wandering animals or noise complaints, to monitor pet shops and boarding kennels.

The council urges those owners to do the right thing by their pets by registering

by April 10.

The council will doorknock in May to ensure all dogs and cats over three months of age are registered.

There are discounts available for pets that meet certain criteria, such as those that

FOR MORE INFORMATION wodonga.vic.gov.au

Local tennis icon recognised Wodonga Tennis Centre’s Sandra Griffin has been honoured for her great volunteer work with an Eagle Award.

The Eagle Award program recognises people within the community who are making someone’s life better, getting involved in the community and helping others.

Just as the eagle soars to great heights, these people rise to the challenge of serving their community with compassion, integrity of intent, and the quality of their actions.

Sandra has been involved in the Wodonga Tennis Centre for 17 years.

Her roles have been various and have

included: canteen operator, admin duties and the president.

Sandra started volunteering in 1999 and played social tennis in the Wednesday night competition. She ran the canteen, mostly by herself before joining the committee to have more of a say in its runnings. Sandra was on committee for about three years before becoming the centre’s administrator in a volunteer capacity.

She went on to become president in 2011 while continuing the administrator role.

Sandra was president from 2011 to 2016.

TO NOMINATE SOMEONE VISIT wod.city/eagle

If you are selling a property, any illegal building works on your property will generally be discovered at contract stage and you will be required to submit an application for the works.

This has a penalty built into the fee of 150 per cent.

The Building Act 1993 (the act) and Building Regulations 2006 (the regulations) legislate that most building work is subject to the issuing of a building permit.

This includes new construction, most alterations, all swimming pools and spas, demolitions and removals.

A building permit ensures that: The builder is registered and insured; Documentation is adequate and independently reviewed; Key stages of the works are independently inspected; and, Once complete, the works are suitable for use.

Undertaking building work without obtaining the necessary building permit is a serious offence and can result in severe penalties, including a court appearance and prescribed penalty of up to $10,000.

A common misconception is works with a value of less than $5000 are exempt. This is not correct.

If you are unsure if your project requires a building permit, please contact the team on (02) 6022 9300.

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YOUR CITY

APRIL, 2018

Grants to help community shine Wodonga Council awarded 13 community groups with Community Impact Grants at the March council meeting.

Community organisations and not-for-profits could apply for grants up to $3000.

ConneXtions Limited is planning a menoting program for young people, aged 18 to 30, who live with disability.

Centre State Scripts in partnership with Gateway

Health will put on The Rainmaker, an arts and health production for youth mental health care and suicide prevention.

Organisation

Amount

David Winterbottom Park Group

$3000

Friends of Susan Campbell and Kent McKoy Reserves

$3000

Friends of Willow Park

$3000

Junction Support Services

$2400

The grants help to strengthen programs and services that meet the community’s needs and encourage people to volunteer or participate.

ConneXtions Limited

$3000

Fit to Drive Foundation

$1240

Centre Stage Scripts

$2500

Wodonga Aboriginal Network

$2000

The Other Theatre Company

$3000

The Humber Car Club of Victoria

$1000

Restart Albury Wodonga received a donation of $2000.

ACCVic Rally Organising Committee

$1000

Border Dimensions Committee

$2000

Austin Healey Sprite Drivers’ Club

$2000

Facility upgrade boost for the city St Monica’s Oval has undergone a facility upgrade as part of a plan to return various junior sport competitions to the oval.

The project works have included a synthetic cricket wicket upgrade, the installation of flood lighting, new toilets, a small storage and change area as well as irrigation.

The works were budgeted as part of the 2017-2018 Capital Works budget.

The new toilets will only be opened when the oval is in use.

However, there are public toilets at Willow Park and Les Stone Park, which are opened daily.

The works have increased the training capacity of the city and enable teams to train at the ovals when grounds are closed due to wet weather or when grounds need to be reseeded.

The St Monica’s Oval will be utilised by both junior and senior sporting clubs.

The works are finished and power is expected to be connected to the site by early April.

The lake at Belvoir Park is one of Wodonga’s most picturesque spots. Wodonga Council is improving the safety of the area and constructing a retaining wall. The council is also completing beaching works to stabalise the area. The lake water levels were lowered for the works but will return to normal once they are completed.

Rates instalments schedule for 2018 Fourth and final instalment Reminder notices will be issued later this month for the fourth rate instalment of the 2017-2018 rates and charges.

The due date for payment is May 31, 2018 and also any arrears of previous instalments.

Pension Concessions A concession is granted to pensioners who have full entitlements for the period.

This concession increases annually according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and is shown as a government concession in the financial area of the rates notice.

person at the Hovell St office and bring your card to be sighted.

See more at: www.wodonga. vic.gov.au/roads-ratesrubbish/rates/payments.asp

Forms are also available at customer focus for completion and processing.

Direct Debit

If you hold a card that grants you full entitlements and have not received a concession for the property that is your sole place of residence, you need to fill in and return the application form for a rates concession.

Once completed the concession is granted in future years until your circumstances change.

You must return to us in

Health Care Card holders are eligible to concessions on certain charges but this does not apply to a concession on council rates.

Any ratepayers wishing to consider utilising the direct debit method of payment can obtain details from Council’s web site www.wodonga.vic. gov.au/roads-rates-rubbish/ rates/payments.asp Payment options - Direct debit OR direct any inquiries to our Customer Focus team on 02 6022 9300.

The first user groups are expected to use the oval in April.

Volunteers for Meals on Wheels Westmont Community Care Services is seeking volunteers for its Meals on Wheels program.

Meals on Wheels is provided to residents of the Wodonga community who are frail and aged, have a disability or are caring for someone who is frail, aged or has a disability and are having problems maintaining an adequate diet.

For more information, phone Westmont on (02) 6043 9999.

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WHAT’S ON

APRIL, 2018

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SATURDAY - March 31

2 Easter Monday

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5 The Magic Pudding the Opera 12.30pm and 6.30pm The Cube Wodonga Book online

6 Fridays on My Mind 5.30pm The Cube Courtyard and surrounding venues

7

Easter Activities in Junction Square 10am to 1pm SUNDAY - April 1 Easter Sunday

School holiday calendar

Active April - get out and enjoy our beautiful walking paths and parks.

Bonegilla by the Weir (every day) 10am to 4pm

8

9 StorySmash Writing Workshops Wodonga Library 10.30am to 11.30am (Yr F to 2)Noon to 2pm (Yr 3 to 6)

10 Dane the Magician BCC - 1pm to 1.45pm FCC - 4pm to 4.45pm $10 per person Book on (02) 6043 4550 Trash Puppet workshop Wodonga Library 10.30am and 1pm Free Ages: 8-14

11 Kids Tye Dyeing FCC 10am to 11.30am.

Cost: $15.

8 years + Book on (02) 6043 4550

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13 All Aboard 8.30am to 5pm Visit Zone Laser Tag, SupaTramp, Intencity and Twin Cities Ten pin Bowling Cost: $20 For bookings visit wod.city/ youthevents

Botancial Arts: Paint native plants with Stepanie Jakovac.

Arts Space Wodonga 10am to 12pm All ages welcome Cost: Free

14 ObstaCool ObstAcool Belvoir oval off Saturday,Park April 14 9am, 10am, Bank St 11am, 12pm, 1p Belvoirto Park Oval, off Bank S 9am 4pm Let your children havefor the times Sessions run 45 of t abilities. The ObstAcool course is ma minutes and more!

Book online 5 to 12 years | $20 per child or 3 ch

Please wear suitable shoes for runni Bookings essential: (02) 6022 9311

SUNDAY - April 15 No payments taken on the day as bookings must The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga.

Belvoir Park Community Woodfired Oven 11am to 2pm

Guitarist highlight !

E V I T C A T for vibrant display JOIN IN. GE 2018 TIVE APRIL Arts Space Wodonga and the Murray Conservatorium will collaborate once again to present Music in the Gallery.

Come down to Arts Space Wodonga as art and performance collide in this vibrant display of local talent.

Tony Smith - vocals and acoustic guitar - will be playing on Wednesday,

April 18 from 10.30am to 12pm.

To book, visit thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets.

The cost is $5 per person, $20 per school class, $30 for group bookings.

All ages are welcome.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Relax, kick back and enjoy Friday

Check out the FREE activities in Wodonga It’s time to get on board with Premier’s Active April, an exciting and fun way to get active, stay healthy, and enjoy time within Wodonga.

Wodonga Council is partnering with YMCA to host three sessions this April. Each session is one hour in duration and is hosted by YMCA qualified trainers.

Relax and unwind at Fridays on My Mind with live music and performances, art and craft activities on Friday, April 6.

The event spreads out over The Cube Wodonga, Wodonga Library and Arts Space Wodonga with gourmet food and drinks available.

Music will be provided by Caravana Sun and local artist Candice Alisha.

ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

Register today activeapril.vic.gov.au

PREMIER’S

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Park Fitness, McLean Park, Wednesday, April 11 at 10.30am Participants will be shown how to use the natural environment and existing elements to perform personal fitness or training sessions.

Children welcome to attend but must be supervised by an adult.

Outdoor Fitness Gym, Belvoir Park fitness equipment, Tuesday, April 17 at 6pm Participants will be shown how to use the fitness equipment located at Belvoir Park and also how to incorporate the fitness equipment into a broader work out.

Free Yoga, Junction Square, Saturday, April 21 at 10am Participants will be shown yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation.

Premier’s Active April encourages all Victorians to commit to doing 30 minutes of physical activity a day during April. It’s free, it’s fun and it’s part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to get more people active and healthy.

For more information and to register to participate, visit the Active April website activeapril.vic.gov.au CITYLIFE 15

2018

The day to remember Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

Wednesday, April 25 Woodland Grove on High St and The Cube Wodonga Courtyard

5.45am

Dawn service in Woodland Grove

6.45am

Breakfast at RSL Wodonga sub branch

10.45am

Memorial march down High St (Form up at RSL 10.15am)

11am

Memorial service in Woodland Grove

Noon

Refreshments and traditional games at Wodonga RSL sub branch.

12.30pm Simulcast the Gallipoli dawn service from Anzac Cove in Turkey on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen 2.40pm

2018 Anzac Day AFL match Essendon vs Collingwood, live from MCG on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen (no alcohol, family-friendly)

5pm

Enquiries:

Simulcast the Lone Pine memorial service from Gallipoli in Turkey on The Cube Wodonga Courtyard Big Screen

Wodonga RSL (02) 6024 2023 Wodonga Council (02) 6022 9300

*Times were correct at time of printing, but are subject to change.