Citylife 2017 (Issue 11 - December)

WODONGA - ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

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INSIDE YOUR CITYLIFE STARS, THUNDER SUMMER, IN WODONGA 3 2017-2018 ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

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COMMUNITY

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CityLife is Wodonga Council’s monthly publication and is delivered around Wodonga.

SUPER SUMMER OF SPORT BOUND FOR WODONGA

Approximately 19,000 copies are printed each month by Newsprinters, Shepparton.

CityLife is delivered by Australia Post.

CONTACT US Office: 104 Hovell St, Wodonga Post: PO Box 923, Wodonga, VIC 3689 Phone: (02) 6022 9300 Fax: (02) 6022 9346 Email: info@wodonga.vic.gov.au Website: wodonga.vic.gov.au

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COUNCIL MEETINGS

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 December 11. 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 to newsprint production 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.

With tennis, basketball as well as the Deaf Games on the agenda, Wodonga is set to see an influx of players, officials and families into the city.

More than 300 players from the region will hit Wodonga Tennis Centre from January 5 to 7 for the Inter-regional Country Tennis Championships.

Then the Australian Country Junior Basketball Cup will be played at Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre as well as

Lauren Jackson Stadium in Albury from January 16 to 20.

There will be more than 800 players from Australia and New Zealand taking part as well as officials, family and friends.

Wodonga will round out the month playing host to the Australian Deaf Games from January 20 to 27.

than 1000 competitors and participants from all over Australia, some neighbouring Pacific nations and, potentially, one or two other overseas countries.

All athletes, most officials and the majority of visitors are deaf or hard of hearing.

There will be more than 16 sports played at various venues around Albury and Wodonga.

The Games gives deaf and hard of hearing people an opportunity to be exposed to a national competition format that promotes the development of deaf sport.

The Australian Deaf Games is the pinnacle multi-sport event for Deaf people in Australia involving more

A variety of sports will be played, including cricket, basketball, netball, athletics, tennis and golf.

Come, celebrate Australia Day

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The ball is in Wodonga’s court with the city to host several major sporting events in January.

Come down and celebrate what’s great about our country and city this Australia Day on Friday, January 26, 2018.

Head to Les Stone Park in Lawrence St between

7am and 10.30am and enjoy a morning of activities and family fun.

We will welcome our new citizens and congratulate our worthy Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and

Community Organisation of the Year.

A barbecue breakfast will be on offer. Australia Day awards recognise the great work people do in our community.

CITYLIFE WODONGA

NEWS

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GREATER ACCESS FOR COMMUNITY TO MEETINGS Wodonga Council has passed a notice of motion to start recording council meetings and upload to the council website with a 5-1 vote at the November meeting.

A policy for the recording of meetings will be presented to the January council meeting for consideration.

The recordings will give the community access to debate, deliberation and decision-making at council meetings.

The videos would also give greater access for community members who are unable to attend council meetings.

Stars, Thunder ready to collide The Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder are set to play the second edition of the Border Bash at the Lavington Sportsground in Albury on Tuesday, December 12.

After the success of last season’s inaugural Border Bash, which was attended by nearly 10,000 AlburyWodonga residents, the Melbourne Stars and the Sydney Thunder are ready to battle it out again.

Both the club’s men’s and women’s sides will be in action as the Stars host the Thunder, with all teams looking to capitalise on early games to build up for the

BBL 07 season and stake their claim.

barracking for the Melbourne Stars.

Melbourne Stars chief executive officer Clint Cooper said he was excited to return to the region to put on another great spectacle for the community.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to watch some of Australia’s premier cricket players in their own backyard in such an exciting format,” Cr Speedie said.

“We’re thrilled to be back and have the opportunity to build upon the success of the Border Bash. Last year’s event was an amazing success on so many levels and we are hoping to see an even bigger crowd turn out this year,” Cooper said.

The Melbourne Stars will host a Rebel Women’s Big Bash League match against Sydney Thunder (2pm start) before the KFC Big Bash Practice Match at 6.30pm.

Wodonga Council Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said she will be

Border Bash Family Day As part of the Border Bash coming to Albury-Wodonga, the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder will host

Once uploaded to the website, the archive would enable residents to have access to the complete record of council meetings.

a family day on Monday, December 11, from 4pm to 6.30pm at Kelly Park.

Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said the format would give councillors a greater opportunity to communicate better with the community.

Activities will include cricket clinics, meet and greet with players, face painting, jumping castle as well as the chance to learn from the pros.

“We need to be able to adapt to the changing needs of our community,” Cr Speedie said.

There will also be Ready Steady Go activities for those aged between two and six years.

The first recording of a council meeting is set down for April to coincide with the opening of the new Council Chamber on the ground floor.

Albury-Wodonga cricket will also run a sausage sizzle.

This is a free event.

TICKETS borderbash.com.au

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YOUR COUNCIL

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Get jab before 2017 school vaccine program ends The third and final round of the school immunisation program has been completed at secondary schools in Wodonga.

If your child has missed out on completing their vaccination course, or fails to begin their vaccination course by December 31, 2017, they may not be eligible to receive the vaccine for free in subsequent years.

If your child is aged 15

to 19 years but does not attend school, they are still eligible to receive free Meningococcal ACWY vaccination until December 31, 2017.

To have your child immunised, you can attend one of council’s free immunisation clinics.

If your child has received this vaccine elsewhere please let us know either via phone call or email immunise@ wodonga.vic.gov.au.

VACCINES OFFERED Year 7 students • Gardasil (human papillomavirus – 3 doses) • Varicella (chickenpox – single dose) • Boostrix (diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough – single dose) Year 10, 11 and 12 students • Menactra (Meningococcal ACWY vaccine -single dose)

SECOND RATES INSTALMENT The second instalment of the 2017-18 rates and charges was due on Thursday, November 30.

Properties with outstanding payments may be referred to the council’s commercial debt collection agency in February, 2018 for legal proceedings if payment is not made.

The costs will remain as a charge against the property until paid.

Aedan, Tuppal Winchester a winning combination At just 17, Aedan Staats is showing great promise in the sport of tentpegging.

Aedan was presented with a Young Achiever Scheme (YAS) Award by Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie at the council’s November meeting.

This award helps young people in their pursuit to participate at a state or national level for activities, events or competitions.

Aedan is the only junior in Australia ranked as an A grade rider. In 2017, Aedan competed for North East Victoria at the Sydney Royal Show.

Aedan finished second individually in the Skill at Arms by half-a-point and the team finished third overall.

Aedan rides his grey gelding, named Tuppal Winchester, who is an Australian stock horse.

The pair have a very special bond and Aedan has trained Winney himself. He rides him at least four times a week.

Aedan is a member of the Wodonga Pony Club and competes at state level in eventing, games and show jumping.

To nominate a young person for the scheme, visit wodonga.vic.gov.au or phone our customer focus team.

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 December 11.

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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QUEEN’S BATON RELAY

SUMMER, 2017-2018

GET READY FOR THE RELAY Residents from Wodonga can begin planning their Queen’s Baton Relay (QBR) experience with the street-level detail and community celebrations now available to explore at gc2018.com/qbr.

hands of approximately 3800 batonbearers through every state and territory.

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS 9am to 11.15am: Junction Square community celebrations.

Food vendors, live music and roving entertainment

9.55am: Five-minute stop at Wodonga Senior Secondary College 10am to 10.20am: Takes route as per map 10.20am to 10.30am: Ceremony at Junction Square

“I encourage all our residents and businesses to get behind this historic occasion and save the date now for a morning of colour and celebration as we welcome the baton to Wodonga.”

Wodonga residents are encouraged to line the streets to wave the baton on as it passes by. Local schools have been busy creating artwork to bring some celebratory colour to the streets during the relay.

From Christmas Day until January 24, 2018, the Queen’s Baton will be shared with thousands of Australians at popular summertime events, iconic locations and children’s hospitals around the country.

After travelling an astonishing 288 days throughout the Commonwealth, the Queen’s Baton will arrive onto Australian soil in Brisbane on December 24, 2017, having shared the dream of Gold

“This will be such an exciting day for our community as we play our part in the baton’s international journey,”

Kerryn Anderson Glenda Bailey Dawn Cardwell Michael Carter Graham Cassidy Michelle Chalwell Kim Franzke

The Queen’s Baton will arrive on the Gold Coast for the XXI Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on April 4, 2018, where His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will remove Her Majesty’s message from the Baton and read it aloud to declare the Games officially open.

Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games with over one third of the world’s population.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie.

Emma Aldrich

As the Queen’s Baton travels the length and breadth of Australia, the QBR will not just pass through, but spend quality time in each community it visits, calling into hundreds of local schools and community celebrations along the way.

9.25am: Baton leaves Catholic College Wodonga

The baton will begin the local journey on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Catholic College Wodonga and head along to Melrose Drive before going up Brockley St stopping at Wodonga Senior Secondary College before turning on to Beechworth Rd into High St and finishing at Junction Square for a community celebration.

BATONBEARERS FOR WODONGA

Lauren-Jean Germany Lauren Jackson Shane Martin Kymbal McGrath Alannah McKeown David Milne

Batonbearers will be informed of their streetspecific slotting location in December.

From January 25, 2018, the QBR will shift gears to a more traditional relay, where the Queen’s Baton will celebrate Australia Day, before continuing in the

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SEASONS GREETINGS

SUMMER 2017-2018

Carols by Candlelight to get you in the spirit This year marks 42 years since the first Carols by Candlelight was held in Albury- Wodonga in 1976.

Organised once again by Wodonga Brass, this free community event will be held on Sunday, December 17, at Willow Park in Pearce St, Wodonga from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

There will be food and entertainment from 6pm.

With 25 singers leading the program of 22 carols with support from a combined 70-voice choir and Wodonga Brass, the event is not to be missed.

This event is presented by Wodonga Brass with support from Wodonga Council, Riverside Estates, Wodonga Real Estate and Cavalier

Homes, Hume Bank, Bing Lee and more.

Entry is free with the proceeds from candle sales going to Albury Wodonga Health to purchase palliative care mattresses.

In the past 10 years, the sales have raised more than $30,000.

Meanwhile, if you’re feeling in a crafty mood come and join the festive season fun at Wodonga Plaza with creative workshops for children.

As part of Wodonga Council’s Little Gifts program, Cate and Jacquie from Art Sparks will encourage little hands to create art on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17. The sessions will run from 11am to 2pm.

Treat yourself and shop Wodonga Buy a membership from The Cube Wodonga for $44 for someone special this Christmas – benefits include discounted tickets and drinks and VIP function access.

This Christmas UnitingCare and Target are again calling on shoppers to give generously by buying gift tags for $1 or giving an unwrapped gift for families in need this Christmas.

A membership card also gives you online access to membership pricing and special offers.

Check out The Cube Wodonga website for the full list of benefits.

According to UntingCare, all Australian families deserve to experience the joy and excitement of Christmas.

Available at The Cube Wodonga or online at thecubewodonga.vic.gov.au.

If you’re looking for Christmas gifts, browse through the Gallery Shop in Arts Space Wodonga to choose something that’s beautiful, unique and made by local artists.

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS

Or choose from the range at the Welcome Centre at Bonegilla, including local produce, wine, stubby holders, bucket hats and tea towels.

Wodonga’s New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks Spectactular is on Sunday, December 31, from 6pm to late at Birallee Park, Marshall St, Wodonga.

Support your local community by shopping locally for Christmas gifts – and share with others where you found the best treasures at #shopwodonga.

Come along to enjoy free live music and family entertainment (strictly no BYO alcohol).

VISIT cityheart.wodonga.vic. gov.au

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JOIN THE UNITING CARE CHRISTMAS APPEAL

Enquiries: wodongaraidersfc.com.au or phone (02) 6059 1811.

One in eight Australians live in poverty and many of these people turn to UnitingCare to put food on the table, buy gifts for their children and provide temporary accommodation over Christmas.

Thanks to the generosity of the the Australian community, UnitingCare and Target have collected more than 2.1 million gifts in the last 25 years.

Gifts can be left at Target stores until December 24 or you can donate online at unitingcarechristmas appeal.com.au

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SUMMER, 2017-2018

Your community centre summer holidays FELLTIMBER COMMUNITY CENTRE

Sustainability Sesh Monday, January 15 from 10am to noon and Monday, January 22 from 10am to 11.30am.

Cost: $35 per child, $30 per additional sibling.

The first session will include designing and gluing the tiles on their object, and the second session will be grouting so participants can take home their completed object. Closed shoes are to be worn, and please wear an old shirt.

Bookings essential.

Tie Dying for Kids Thursday, January 18 OR Thursday, January 25 12.30 to 3pm $15 per child, 8 years + Participants will need to bring along a t-shirt, pillow case, cloth bag or another item and will learn the art of tie dying in a fun session. Please wear suitable clothes for using dye. Bookings essential.

Paper crafting for kids

Wednesday, January 17 10am onwards Cost: Free

Monday, January 15 OR Monday, January 22 1.30pm to 3.30pm $20 per child

Wednesday, January 24 10am onwards Cost: Free

Keep the kids entertained over the school holiday period and book in for our new Paper crafting workshops on offer. Booking essential. *Please note that parents are required to stay. Bookings essential.

Tie Dying for Teens Wednesday, Friday, January 19 12.30pm to 3pm $15 per child Please wear suitable clothes for using dye. Participants will need to bring along a t-shirt, pillow case, cloth bag or another item.

Booking essential

Woodwork for Kids In partnership with Bunnings, the centre will be offering two new workshops over the school holiday period. Bring the kids along and learn a new skill together, or let the kids have fun whilst you have a well-earned break. Bookings essential.

Kids Cooking Club Tuesday, January 23 10am to 12.30pm $20 per child, $15 per additional sibling Let the kids get creative in the kitchen in our Kids Cooking Club program. Participants will learn how to make a savoury and sweet dish with help from our facilitator.

Bookings essential.

For more information or to make a booking, please phone (02) 6043 4550.

Felltimber Community Centre will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 20 and reopen on Wednesday, January 10 at 9am.

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BARANDUDA COMMUNITY CENTRE

SUMMER, 2017-2018

KITCHEN WHIZZ HOLIDAY PROGRAM

CrocodilE EncounterS

MOSAICS FOR KIDS

Reptile show

Keep your eyes peeled!

Coming in early January, Crocodile Encounters will be snappy good show in a safe, educational and fun environment.

Bookings essential.

Contact the centre.

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Tuesday, January 16 10am to noon $15 each - Bookings essential Make your kids a whizz in the kitchen

Wednesday, January 17 and Thursday, January 18 10am to 12pm Cost: $35 per child, $30 per additional sibling.

The first session will include designing and gluing the tiles on their object, and the second session will be grouting so participants can take home their completed object.

Twilight market, Sunday,January 21, 4pm to 9pm Baranduda Sports Ground

MACRAME WORKSHOPS Friday, January 19 OR Wednesday, January 24 10am to 1pm $25 per session In this workshop you learn how to make a beautiful wall hanging for your room. All materials supplied. You can add your own ‘bling’ if you wish, eg. Colorful beads, charms Bookings are essential.

Kids IT

Join us at our very first Baranduda Twilight Markets. There will be Food, Music, Entertainment and Stalls. Bring your family and friends for a great evening in Baranduda.

Alcohol free event.

Visit wod.city/BCMarket for more

workshop Tuesday, January 23 10am to 12pm $10

Join us for some IT fun, learning some tricks of the trade and getting to know your way around your computer. Suitable for beginners.

Bookings essential.

For more information or to make a booking, please phone (02) 6020 8643.

Baranduda Community Centre will close at 3pm on Wednesday, December 20 and reopen on Wednesday, January 10 at 9am.

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FReeZA Pool Party Wednesday, January 17, 4pm to 7pm WAVES Wodonga, 8 Mactier Ave, Wodonga

Come along to WAVES for the FReeZA Pool Party!

Jump on the WAVES inflatable from 5pm or just kick-back on the lawn with friends. Free sausage sizzle with other food and drink available for purchase at the WAVES canteen. A Victorian Government initiative. All-ages event. Drug, alcohol and smoking-free and fully supervised.

No pets and no glass allowed.

Enquiries: Samantha Lampe (02) 6022 9232 Cost: $2 for the first 400 people aged 9 to 24 (normal pool entry fee is applicable outside of this)

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New Years Eve Fireworks Sunday, December 31 6pm Birallee Park, Marshall St, Wodonga An evening of food stalls, free live music and family entertainment.

Strictly no BYO alcohol.

Enquiries: (02) 6059 1811 or admin@wodongaraiders.com Cost: Free entry

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Sunday, December 17 7.30pm to 9.30pm Willow Park, Pearce St, Wodonga Wodonga Brass presents the free community Christmas event for families and friends. Bring a chair, relax, have a picnic and sing along while you enjoy this traditional outdoor concert. Pre-carols entertainment and food available for purchase from 6pm. facebook.com/wodongacarols #wodongacarols Enquiries: (02) 6024 4458 Cost: Free

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Border Bash Family Day 2017 Monday, December 11 4pm to 6.30pm Kelly Park, Lawrence St, Wodonga Come along to a fun family day with cricket clinics, meet and greet with players from the Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder, music, face painting, Ready Steady Go kids activities for 2 to 6 years, Albury Wodonga cricket will be running a sausage sizzle.

Australia Day Friday, January 26 7am to 10.30am Les Stone Park, Lawrence St, Wodonga Celebrate what's great about the nation this Australia Day by joining in a morning of activities and family fun.

Wodonga will welcome its new citizens and congratulate its worthy Australia Day winners. A barbecue breakfast will be on offer, as well as musical performances by some of the region’s amazing local talent.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9281 Cost: Free

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

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BONEGILLA MIGRANT EXPERIENCE

Thursday, February 15, 2018 8.50am to 10.30am Melrose Drive, Brockley St, High St and finishing in Junction Place, Wodonga Local legends are be carrying the Queen’s Baton in Wodonga as it journeys towards its final destination, the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) Opening Ceremony on April 4, 2018.

Bonegilla by the Weir

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

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Neighbourhood BBQs Tuesdays and Wednesdays in daylight savings 6pm to 8pm Neighbourhood Barbecues are a great opportunity for residents get to know their neighbours and build community spirit.

If you are in a new estate and haven't hosted a BBQ yet, apply online at wodonga.vic.gov.au/ neighbourhood-bbq Enquiries: Duryarne Streat (02) 6022 9356 Ages: All Cost: Free

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Site open 10am to 4pm daily, Bonegilla Migrant Experience Join one our guided tours, enjoy 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.

GUIDED TOURS

Wednesday, December 27 to Sunday, January 28 11am Cost: Adults $11, children $9, family of four $25 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6020 6912 *Closed Christmas Day *Tours not held on New Years Day and Australia Day

THE CUBE WODONGA

PART OF THE CUBE WODONGA SEASON

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FLYING FRUIT FLY CIRCUS AND THE CUBE WODONGA PRESENT

Borderville 2017 Thursday, December 14, 7pm Circus Allsorts Friday, December 15, 7pm The Grad Show Saturday, December 16, 7pm The Last Hoorah!

Experience our world famous circus-in-residence in their annual summer celebration of circus. The entire circus school ensemble of young artists aged between 8 and 18 perform across three exciting productions – Circus Allsorts, The Grad Show and The Last Hoorah! Full of energy, high-level skills and fun, with plenty of special guests and surprises.

Tickets: $24 per show, members $19 per show Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

ARTS SPACE WODONGA

The Empathy Project

Friday, December 1 to Saturday, January 27, 2018 Arts Space Wodonga The Empathy Project is a creative collaboration between a group of students and local artist, Mary-Rose Riley. Through a series of workshops led by Riley, students explored the concept of empathy, recognising emotions (our own and of those around us), as well as the importance of building healthy relationships from a young age. This exhibition forms part of the City of Wodonga’s involvement in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence. This global campaign seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on women’s physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing.

Image Caption: Anonymous text written by student using wax on white paper, the message being revealed after a watercolour wash is applied.

Love Songs Kate Ceberano and Paul Grabowsky Tuesday, February 13, 7.30pm An intimate evening with the high priestess of Australian pop, Kate Ceberano, and musical partner, ARIA and Helpmann Awardwinning, Paul Grabowsky, this personal journey into words and music by two of Australia’s most respected musicians sees reinterpretations of some of the great love songs of the past 50 years.

Tickets: $59.90, members $44.90, groups 8+ $54.90 Enquiries and bookings: (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

ARTS SPACE WODONGA FOR KIDS

Summer Holiday Workshop Thursday, January 11, 2018, 10am to noon, Arts Space Wodonga NGV Kids on Tour 2018 and Arts Space Wodonga present a morning of children’s activities. Families are invited to create collages and experiment with folding, cutting and drawing Olga Chernysheva’s exquisite corpse. Visitors can take part in a collaborative board game containing physical challenges, trivia and drawing activities. The Empathy Project will act as an inspirational backdrop for the creation of self-portraits.

Cost: Free Who: An all age family event

Image Caption: Arts activities at Arts Space Wodonga, 2017.

WODONGA LIBRARY

Battle Top Arena with Bricks4Kidz!

Summer Reading Club Friday, December 1 to Thursday, January 25 Launch party, Friday, December 1 4pm to 5.30pm Wodonga Library Summer Reading Club continues!

Keep earning rewards over the summer. Get your game on and take part in face painting, balloon art and a range of activities.

GAME ON

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: All Cost: Free Bookings required. Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Wednesday, January 24 10.30am to 12pm and 12pm to 1.30pm session Wodonga Library The Battle Top Arena starts with two spinning tops loaded into the top of the arena. After a countdown, the tops are simultaneously dropped down into the arena!.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: 8 to 14 Cost: Free Bookings required.

Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Battle of the Board Games

Tennis Open

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: Free Bookings required.

Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Google cardboard Virtual Reality

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: School aged Cost: Free Bookings required.

Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Monday, January 15 10.30am to 12.30pm Wodonga Library Celebrate the start of the Australian Open tennis with our Wii tennis event. Team up with friends to see if you can win the challenge.

Game, set and match!

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages 6+ Cost: Free Bookings required.

Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Storytime Resumes Monday, February 5 at the new time of 10.30am

Wednesday, January 10 1.30pm and 2.30pm sessions Wodonga Library Explore the world of virtual reality. Create your own Google cardboard VR headset to take home. Requirements: Bring your iPhone or Android device and your Apple store or Google Play account login (or a parent that has one!).

Preschool: Mondays, 10.30am for three to five-year-olds Toddler: Wednesdays, 10.30am for 18 months to three-year-olds Cuddles: Fridays, 10.30am for newborns to 18 months

In Victorian school terms Wodonga Library

Bring your child to the session of your choice to share stories and songs. If your child missed Storytime, or would like to read their favourite book again, catch up on youtube.com/user/storytimeanytime

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Ages: 8 to 12 Cost: Free Bookings required. Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330

Anime and Manga Club

Harry Potter Book Night

Thursday, January 18 and February 15 5.30pm to 7.30pm Wodonga Library

Tuesday, February 1 6pm, Wodonga Library Are you new to the wizarding world? Or have you been a part of the magic for years? Muggles and witches alike are welcome to test their knowledge of our favourite wizard in our trivia competition.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: High school Cost: $5 for pizza

Thursday, January 18 10.30am and 11.30am sessions Wodonga Library Game On: A fun interactive movement based session to help improve ball skills, co-ordination and teamwork.

Wii Tennis Open

Monday, January 22 1.30pm to 3pm Wodonga Library Have you ever played a board game and thought “I could make that�? Here is your chance to get creative and design your own game. Take others on an adventure or try and outsmart your players.

A monthly meet-up for teen fans of Japanese pop-culture. Join other enthusiasts to discuss your favourite shows and books.

No bookings required.

Bluearth KidsFun Movement Activities

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: 8+. Under 12 must attend with a parent or carer.

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

Hub 126 Tuesday, February 6 and 20 4pm to 5pm Wodonga Library This group is for young people with disabilities to engage at the library, meet new people, and enjoy sensory rich activities.

Enquiries: (02) 6022 9330 Age: School age Cost: Free Bookings required.

Book online at wodongalibrary.com.au

NEWS

SUMMER, 2017-2018

IN BRIEF

WASTE TIPS FOR SUMMER

REMOVE FIRE HAZARDS

WARNING: INFLATABLE AND ABOVE-GROUND SWIMMING POOLS

The council has begun inspecting properties for fire hazards. If you own or rent a property that’s overgrown or contains derelict cars, buildings or other rubbish which constitutes a fire hazard, please clean them up as soon as possible. Fire risk will be high this summer due to prolific growth of grass and expected dry conditions.

Following inspections, the council will issue Fire Prevention Notices (where necessary) that require hazards to be removed within 14 days.

If you don’t comply, the council may have to do the work at your expense. The penalty for non-compliance is now a $1555 infringement notice.

DIRECT DEBIT Any ratepayers wishing to consider utilising the direct debit method of payment can obtain details from the council’s website www.wodonga. vic.gov.au/payments/ index.htm - Payment options - Direct debit OR direct any inquiries to our customer focus team.

PENSION CONCESSIONS A rate concession is granted to eligible pensioners who have full entitlements for the rating period.

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.

You must return to Wodonga Council in person at the Hovell St office and bring your card to be sighted. The concession is granted in future years until your circumstances change.

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

ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

Follow these tips to reduce odours and pests in your bins over the summer period.

larger bags tend to be more difficult to fit everything into your bin.

Red-lidded bin Make sure you sort your waste and put all food scraps into the green-lidded bin to be emptied weekly.

Ask everyone in your house (including visitors) to sort their waste inside the house (for example, collect recyclables in a box).

Double-bag nappies and medical waste with scented liners and close tightly.

If you’ve sorted as much as possible into your green and yellow-lidded bins and it’s still overflowing, you can upsize your red-lidded bin (phone Customer focus).

Rinse any polystyrene and soft plastics. Use the ‘scrunch test’ – if something stays scrunched, put it in the red-lidded bin. If it holds its shape and springs back, put it in the yellow-lidded bin.

Use several, smaller garbage bags instead of a big one –

Green-lidded bin Meat, bones, fish, shellfish can be very smelly. You can wrap these in newspaper or a compostable liner and freeze until your bin is due for collection.

With both red and greenlidded bins, keep the bin lid closed – replace any cracked or broken bins by phoning our Customer focus team on (02) 6022 9300 or going online to the mobile-friendly service CityWatch.

Flies can enter very small gaps in a lid, so put a brick or something similar on top of your bin to prevent flies from getting in.

You can also tie an old stocking leg to the handle of your bin with bicarb or other odour-reducing product inside.

FOR MORE INFORMATION halvewaste.com.au

Keep cool these school holidays Need some fun for the children these summer holidays?

WAVES and the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre have plenty of activities planned for kids during the summer break to keep them active and cool over those hot summer days.

There’s no better way to occupy the kids than by bringing them down to try out the refurbished splash pad (water play area) at WAVES, the toddler pool and the 50m pool.

Intensive swim lessons at WAVES If you don’t want the kids to miss out on their swimming lessons, book them into the intensive swim program at WAVES for two weeks in January.

When: Week 1 starts Monday, January 8; Week 2 starts Monday, January 15 Time: 45 minutes/lesson (all morning lessons) Price: $60/student per week (5 lessons per week) Where: WAVES outdoor pool Book: Phone the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre on (02) 6058 2555.

Pool inflatables Both WAVES and Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre also have pool inflatables.

At WAVES the giant pool inflatable is available for private bookings and will also be open for the general public at various times over the summer period. For more information phone WAVES on (02) 6056 2066.

The Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre will have its inflatable up on December 16, December 30, January 7, January 14, January 28 and February 4.

Inflatable and above ground swimming pools are becoming increasingly popular with families as initially, they appear to be an inexpensive alternative for swimming entertainment especially for toddlers and young children.

Consumers need to be aware that any pool capable of holding 300mm (30cm) of water requires a building permit and must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with building regulations and the Australian Standard (AS 1926.1-2007).

This means they must have a suitable and effective barrier placed around them.

Hazards associated with inflatable and above ground pools include the following.

• Drowning - in the past 12 months in Victoria alone there have been seven toddler deaths as a result of drowning.

• Smaller paddling pools are often not regarded as dangerous because they are not very deep. Children can drown in as little as a few centimetres of water.

• Children can become ill as water is often left untreated for long periods of time.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wodonga.vic.gov.au

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70-YEAR CELEBRATIONS

anniversary

SUMMER, 2017-2018

Former residents, family members, dignitaries and visitors came together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Bonegilla Migrant Reception and Training Centre in November.

Guests immersed themselves in the sights, sounds, flavours and surrounds of the centre

70 years after it was first established following World War II, when millions of people seeking a new start and peace, departed for Australia.

An army camp at Bonegilla was transformed into a migrant reception and training centre where new arrivals lived while they were processed.

Bonegilla became the largest and longest operating reception centre in the post-war era, with more than 300,000 migrants passing through between 1947 and 1971.

Wodonga Mayor Cr Anna Speedie said Wodonga Council was proud to support such an important national heritage site.

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WHAT’S ON

SUMMER, 2017-2018

STUDENTS’ EMPATHY PROJECT Come and see some of our brightest and talented students’ artworks in The Empathy Project.

Wodonga West Primary School pupils have produced the artworks under the guidance of artist Mary-Rose Riley.

The artworks have been developed during five hands-on workshops, which have focused on empathy, identifying emotions and building healthy relationships within their personal networks.

The exhibition will be presented as part of Wodonga Council’s involvement in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

This campaign seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and its impact on women’s physical, psychological and spiritual wellbeing.

There will be an interactive table to paint your own emotions using watercolour pencils and collage. The Empathy Project runs until January 27, 2018.

GAME ON FOR SUMMER READING CLUB It’s Game On these school holidays at Wodonga Library.

Get ready to supercharge your imagination in a summer celebration of sports, games, technology and team spirit.

Sign up for the reading challenge and earn rewards for reading over the holidays.

The Summer Reading Club promotes children’s reading over the holidays.

DRUM ROLL PLEASE FOR NEW LINE-UP Wodonga is in store for another big year of entertainment, with the 2018 program for The Cube Wodonga recently launched.

Bringing audiences 32 new shows to choose from, there truly is something for everyone.

From dancing and drama to comedy and concerts, and everything in-between, this year’s line-up is filled with tear jerkers, barrels of laughs, jaw-dropping talent and performances that will have you talking about them long after the final curtain falls.

The program includes some big names in entertainment, such as Kate Ceberano and musical partner Paul Grabowsky, singer and

There is also a variety of children’s shows, including The 78-Storey Treehouse, Ickypedia, Yo Diddle Diddle and The Gruffalo, and musical performances by the Australian Army Band Kapooka and Murray Conservatorium.

Find the entire program online or grab a printed copy from council venues.

Tickets for the entire season are on sale now.

FOR MORE INFORMATION thecubewodonga.com.au

PLENTY OF FUN FOR THE FAMILY THESE HOLIDAYS Looking for activities for your children these school holidays?

Wodonga Council’s community centres, Arts Space Wodonga and Wodonga Library have a range of activities and workshops aimed at school-aged children.

For those of you who love board games, Wodonga Library is hosting Battle of the Board Games.

It’s time for the kids to get creative and take others on Monday, January 22.

The rules are up to you.

Perfect for children aged 8 to 12 years. Book online at www.wodongalibrary. com.au

The library provides rewards for reading and themed events to encourage participation.

If you’re looking for more movement, Wodonga Library will host two FREE Bluearth Kids sessions at Wodonga Library.

The event is part of a national program that runs in libraries around Australia.

The Bluearth Fun Activity Movement sessions are a great way for children to explore being active

ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

songwriter Lior, and comedians Damian Callinan, and the Doug Anthony Allstars – Paul McDermott, Tim Ferguson, and Paul ‘Flacco’ Livingston.

in a happy, safe and allinclusive environment.

The two sessions will help improve ball skills, co-ordination and teamwork. The schoolaged sessions will run on Thursday, January 18 at 10.30am and 11.30am.

Learn some tricks of the trade and have some fun these school holidays with a Kids IT session at Baranduda Community Centre.

The session, on Tuesday, January 23 from 10am to 12pm, is suitable for beginners. Bookings are essential on (02) 6020 8643. Cost: $10.

Let the kids get creative in the kitchen in our Kids Cooking Club program on Tuesday, January 23 from 10am to 12.30pm.

Closed shoes and please bring a container.

Cost: $20 a child, $15 per additional sibling.

Bookings essential on (02) 6043 4550.

Visit your local library to catch the last Storytime sessions for the year on Monday, December 4 at 10am (preschool), Wednesday, December 6 at 10am (toddlers) and from 10am on Friday, December 8.

If you miss a session, catch up on youtube.com/user/ storytimeanytime. Storytime will resume on Monday, February 12.

For those wanting to get the best out of your iPhone or iPad, come along to our Tech session on Friday, February 2, 2018 from 10am to 12noon at Wodonga Library.

Let the experts guide you

through using your device.

For more information, contact Wodonga Library on (02) 6022 9330 or email library@ wodonga.vic.gov.au. Bookings are essential.

The Tinker Team will get together every second Monday during the school term.

Children, aged 10 to 15, can get their hands on technology and learn new skills in our afterschool maker space.

The children will learn about programming, robotics, design and electronics. The sessions start on Monday, February 5 from 4pm to 5.30pm. Bookings are essential on (02) 6022 9330.

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