Citylife - November, 2015

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It’s a hive of activity in Wodonga this month.

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of facilities needed to keep our community active.

Much has been written about the current progress being made in the CBA, and our city heart, and it’s great to see that the years of hard work over a number of council terms is now taking shape.

This month I would like to focus on another area of work that I believe will become just as important in the coming years, our Sport and Recreation Plan, including future development plans for our site at Baranduda Fields.

To quote from our recreation plan executive summary … “Council plays an important role in providing recreation and sporting infrastructure, spaces and services as well as advocating and encouraging participation”.

“Wodonga is experiencing increased pressure from aging infrastructure, the current demand for facility provision, changing sporting trends such as extension of seasons and environmental and funding constraints.”

Every time we pick up a newspaper, turn on the TV or “surf the net” we are told of the challenges, and benefits, of “staying healthy” in our constantly changing way of life.

This challenge is not new. Some of us can still remember the LIFE BE IN IT media campaign where Norm told us to get up off the couch and do something physical.

Time and space are becoming harder to find in our daily life.

Living in Wodonga (and Albury), we are blessed with the large number of choices of organised and informal sports and recreation options we have available to us, not only in the usual sports grounds and facilities but also our parks, hills and waterways.

There are many

other private and government players in the health and fitness sector who can promote the benefits of being active, better suited and better qualified than council.

The council’s main role is to plan ahead so that our community has the recreation and sporting infrastructure, spaces and services needed both now and for future generations.

This is not an easy task as trends and requirements change.

What people do today to keep fit is a lot different to the days when I was running around on a football ground.

I also now understand that health and fitness is not just for the younger ones, it is for all ages from toddlers to seniors.

This too adds another dimension to the types

Over recent years lots of work has been done to improve our current facilities to increase not only the quality, but also the capacity of our current facilities. This has also included working with sporting bodies in learning how to share facilities in order to maximise the use of what we have.

The council’s main role is to plan ahead so that our community has the recreation and sporting infrastructure, spaces and services needed both now and for future generations During recent months our recreation team has been working with the many sporting groups and others in our community, state and national sporting organisations to develop a plan for our city’s future needs to guide how we can meet these needs with further development

of current sporting facilities and what new facilities are required.

Through this process we have produced our Sport and Recreation Plan, Wodonga Physical Activity Strategy, along with high level master plans for our major recreation precincts.

These plans have also been used to guide direction and priorities for our next generation of recreation facilities at Baranduda Fields, our greenfield site which will provide capacity for generations to come.

At our October council meeting we resolved to release these documents to all of our community for their review and input.

There are many “players” in this game, all with different views of the priorities.

Funding and resources almost certainly will not cover the list of things we all want.

I urge anyone interested to take some time to read the reports, and encourage everyone to provide feedback.

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

The next meeting is scheduled for November 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.

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Nominations now open for annual award

WHITE RIBBON BALL TO HELP PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN Businesses have rallied behind the White Ribbon Ball to be held on the Border on Saturday, November 7, in a bid to end violence against women.

Telstra and Caravan Industry Australia Victoria have become major sponsors of the charity event, with Joss Group, Hume Bank and Gloss and Bean supporting sponsors.

Wodonga Council is now calling for nominations for the 2016 Australia Day Citizen Awards.

The awards provide an opportunity to recognise the great work being done by people in the local community.

There are three categories – Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and

Community Organisation of the Year and all residents of Wodonga who are Australian citizens are eligible for nomination.

The community organisation must be a not-for-profit organisation consisting of four or more members that deliver services within the Wodonga municipality.

Ian Elston was this year’s

Citizen of the Year with Liam Shay and Natasa Sojic named Young Citizens of the Year.

The Lions Club of Wodonga was the Community Organisation of the Year.

The awards will be presented at the council’s Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.

Nominations close on Friday,

December 4 and should be made on the nomination form, which can be obtained from the council offices in Hovell St, on the council’s website at wodonga.vic.gov. au or by phoning the council’s community focus team on (02) 6022 9300.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/CitzAwards

Accommodation bookings now live Wodonga has gone live with accommodation bookings at the visitor information centre and through the new Visit Albury-Wodonga website.

Not only can the visitor information centre book visitors into Albury-Wodonga accommodation, but it can also make bookings for all types of accommodation anywhere in Australia.

This means that local residents can call into the visitor information centre and have their accommodation booked for holidays, overnight stays in Melbourne or any other trip away.

tourism destination in July this year.

The new online feature comes after Albury and Wodonga joined forces to promote the region as a

An updated Albury-Wodonga visitor guide will also be released before the end of the year.

The joint Albury-Wodonga website includes information on things to see and do, where to eat and drink, and business and major events.

Have your say through community survey Wodonga Council is seeking your views on its performance.

itself as a leading regional city, communicating and community engagement.

The council is conducting a satisfaction survey, asking a wide range of questions, including how its residents and those who work in the city find the council’s efforts with advocating at state and federal levels, positioning

Any person who responds to the survey will go in the draw to win $500 worth of vouchers from Wodonga businesses.

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The questions are in line with the measures the council set

itself in the compilation of the Wodonga Council Plan 2013-2014 to 20162017.

The survey is open now until Tuesday, December 1.

Any person who lives or works in Wodonga is welcome to fill out the

They join Wodonga Council, AlburyCity and Victoria Police as hosts of the ball, in aiming to raise awareness of the incidence and impact of domestic violence in the community and raise vital funds to tackle the issue.

The White Ribbon Campaign is the largest global maleled movement to stop violence against women.

It engages and enables men and boys to lead this social change.

Victoria Cross recipient Mark Donaldson will give the keynote address at the ball.

The ball – featuring a black and white theme will be held at The Cube Wodonga from 6.30pm on Saturday, November 7.

Tickets cost $150 or $140 per person for tables of 10 and can be bought from The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or thecubewodonga.com. au/tickets Tickets include a threecourse meal and drinks.

survey by going online to surveymonkey.com/r/ commsatisfaction2015 The results will be published in a forthcoming edition of the council’s newsletter, CityLife.

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Many residents and visitors require a wheelchair or motorised transport such as a scooter to get along pathways in the city.

When people park in a driveway, but across the pathway, it can make getting around even harder or at times impossible.

Simply walking around the car is not an option for everyone – and getting around the car can be dangerous as that person must navigate over uneven ground, gutters and avoid traffic.

The postman also requires a clear path to deliver your mail safely and efficiently. Failing to keep the path clear can result in an infringement notice.

• Don’t park on a bike path, footpath, shared footpath or dividing strip.

• Don’t park on a nature strip next to a road in a built-up area like a suburb or town.

• Don’t park across a lane or private driveway (you can stop here for up to two minutes and don’t leave your car).

Is that still the case this year?

Snakes are protected and removal is not a council role. Local contractors are available to remove snakes.

Try phoning Tristan Hamilton on 0431 530 057 or Noel Crossman from Pest Control on 0412 576 541.

Charges may apply when using these contractors.

If the snake is on council land, please phone Wildlife Victoria on 1300 094 535.

Wodonga will mark a public holiday on Friday, November 27 for the Wodonga Gold Cup.

Residents can’t make prohibited noise before 7am on weekdays and before 9am on weekends.

Introduced last year, the gold cup public holiday aims to support the Wodonga and District Turf Club in creating a premier event for the city and allows resident to enjoy their local race meeting.

The prohibited time starts from 8pm to 11pm, depending on what night of the week it is.

It has been gazetted for three years.

It is held in lieu of Melbourne Cup Day.

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SPORT AND RECREATION MASTER PLANS

The council is conducting a satisfaction survey, asking a wide range of questions, including how its residents and those who work in the city find the council’s efforts with advocating at state and federal levels, positioning itself as a leading regional city, communicating and community engagement. The survey is open now until December 1.

The Physical Activity Strategy and Background Report, Sport and Recreation Plan, Kelly Park Master Plan, Birallee Park Master Plan, Martin Park Master Plan and Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre Master Plan are now open for public comment. Copies are available at the library, community centres, customer focus centre or via the link below.

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See page 11 of the Annoyed By Noise? information booklet available at wodonga.vic.gov.au

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Save some time and go online their registration renewals online.

Wodonga Council offers quick and easy online transactions.

Residents can now easily pay infringements and fines online in regards to parking, animal, local law, health and tobacco and the Food Act.

Doing business online ensures residents can access a range of council services at any time and with the convenience of being able to do so from home or on the go.

This summer, stay healthy in the heat With heatwaves becoming a regular feature of the Victorian summer, it’s important to plan ahead and consider how you can look after yourself and others when extreme heat hits.

women, babies and young children and people with a disability are more at risk.

Heat-related illness can affect anybody, including the young and healthy, however the elderly or frail, pregnant

Think about how you can keep your house cool, places you could go to escape the heat and how you will care

If you know extreme heat is on the way take a few minutes to plan ahead.

Building resilience

for those who are especially vulnerable.

Drink plenty of water or take a cool bath or shower, stay out of the sun and outside, wear a hat and stick to the shade as much as possible.

MORE INFORMATION betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Securing your information is a high priority of the council, so all requests are completed though a secure connection.

Several different types of payments can safely be made online using your Visa or Mastercard (American Express or Diners not accepted).

The services include being able to pay your rates or pet/animal registrations.

Food, accommodation, health and caravan park operators can also pay

MIDNIGHT BASKETBALL

A Bullying and Resilience Information Session will equip parents with the skills to help their children if they are being bullied or think that they may be bullying others.

The session will be held from 6.30pm to 8.30pm on Tuesday, November 10 at Felltimber Community Centre.

The event, held with Gateway Health, costs $5.

JP available at centre The Felltimber Community Centre is now a Wodonga Justice of the Peace signing centre.

Document witnessing and signing will be available for documents such as power of attorneys, wills, statutory declarations, affidavits and certified copies The service will be offered Mondays, 4pm to 5pm, weekly during daylight savings times, excluding public holidays.

Birth, death and marriage documents cannot be witnessed at this location. Go to Wodonga Police Station for this instead.

Bookings are not essential. Phone (02) 6043 4550 for more information.

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Other online services include changing details, service requests and reports and applying for a land information certificate.

The council is also in the process of developing an app.

CityWatch will allow you to contact the council, make payments and lodge a request.

MORE INFORMATION wodonga.vic.gov.au/ online-services

HAZARD INSPECTIONS UNDER WAY Inspections of properties for fire hazards commence on November 1.

The two-hour session will also cover resilience – that ability to bounce back from disappointment and hard times and helping children to manage their emotions and build their confidence.

Bookings are essential by phoning Felltimber Community Centre on (02) 6043 4550.

Council statements and invoices also have an online payment function.

Youngsters are encouraged to bounce into the Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre with Midnight Basketball now under way.

Midnight Basketball is a national, community-run program held in a safe environment for 12 to 18-year-old at-risk youth.

The night starts at 7.30pm with six teams to take part in organised basketball games, with coaches and referees on hand at the centre.

Each Friday night during the eight-week tournament, a hot

dinner and a compulsory life skills workshop is included.

A bus will take all players home to their front doors before midnight.

Midnight Basketball Wodonga’s Jacqueline Owens said it was fabulous the youth of Wodonga had a program available that combined sport and life skills.

It is also a great chance for youngsters to make friends and keep fit.

MORE INFORMATION midnightbasketball. com.au/Wodonga

Owners/occupiers whose properties are overgrown or contain derelict cars, buildings or other rubbish which constitutes or will constitute a fire hazard, are requested to clean them up as soon as possible. Fire risk will be high this summer due to prolific growth and expected dry conditions.

Following inspections, Fire Prevention Notices will be issued, where necessary, requiring hazards to be removed within 14 days of the notice.

Non-compliance with directions will result in work being carried out by the council at the expense of the owners.

The penalty for noncompliance is now a $1517 infringement notice.

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SUSTAINABLE LIVING WEEK 2015

NOVEMBER, 2015

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FREE Communi ty EVENTS

November 7-14, 2015 Feature event: Sustainable Living Market Saturday, November 7 8am to noon Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga

Fresh produce direct from local farmers Cooking demonstrations showcasing local food ‘Speed date’ a sustainable designer Make your own critters from scrap metal Workshops: composting, energy, cloth nappies Craft for kids and adults: make a bee hotel Local community and environment groups The latest in sustainable home solutions Food growing advice and activities

This week also features:

‘Flourish’ - A sustainable community festival Renewable Energy Community Conversation Repair Café Local walks and talks Kids story-time activities Energy efficiency workshops for business Pedal powered cinema Brought to you by:

To download a full program of events please scan QR Code or visit:

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From Your Garden to mine To find out how you can become a volunteer, visit wodonga.vic.gov.au/ volunteer

Birallee Park Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Sue Slater and chairperson Ed Foulston in the community garden.

An army of volunteers is helping to deliver more than 400 meals to needy people in Wodonga every week.

The Our Table to Yours food relief program run by Birallee Park Neighbourhood House has already distributed 10,500 meals from January to September this year, with the help of more than 2000 hours of volunteer labour.

The organisation also teaches people how to grow fresh food in its community gardens, with participants provided with seeds, tools and skills before being encouraged to grow their own food at home.

The new garden program, From Your Garden to the

Community Table, comprises 30 large beds and 28 smaller wicking beds, and is funded by the Australian Government’s Department of Social Services.

Gardeners are also supported in cooking simple meals for themselves, learning from experienced cooks who volunteer at the neighbourhood house as part of the emergency food relief program.

Neighbourhood House coordinator, Sue Slater, said the Our Table to Yours program started seven years ago with a view of distributing 100 meals a month to people in need.

“But families and individuals

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are under increasing financial stress and there has been a growing need for our service,” she said.

“We’ve been so fortunate to have so many wonderful volunteers who come to help out in the garden or in the kitchen every week.”

Ms Slater hopes to introduce a food swap to the neighbourhood house in the near future.

This will encourage people to exchange excess produce or donate it to the emergency relief program, and to take samples of a wider variety of different foods while being able to learn from other gardeners and cooks on site.

Social enterprise to help tackle community issues In October 2014, two council representatives attended a social enterprise forum in Korea to gain knowledge and skills, and develop a deeper understanding of the role that social enterprise could play in addressing social needs in the community.

The attendance at this forum clarified and strengthened the council’s thinking that social enterprise can play an important role in supporting economic and social development in the community.

The council’s Chief Executive Officer, Patience Harrington, said Wodonga was faced with increasing social challenges, especially around youth unemployment.

“Information has emerged about how social entrepreneurship can help create new employment opportunities, especially for young people in the Wodonga region,” she said.

In partnership with the council, the Australian Centre for Rural Entrepreneurship (ACRE) recently delivered training and education for the

community organisations and council staff that focused on social entrepreneurship and enterprise and how this approach may be applied locally.

The council has also adopted social procurement principles that ensure local businesses who employ vulnerable people such as youth, disabled or Aboriginal people, are given every opportunity to succeed in tendering for council programs and services.

“It really is quite exciting to think about the opportunities that social entrepreneurship can offer a community like Wodonga,” Ms Harrington said.

“It has been hugely successful in countries such as Scotland and Canada, which has managed to create jobs and industries through investment in social initiatives.

“It is our aim that no one is left behind as our community grows and prospers, and we think that implementing social enterprise strategies across the community is the best way to achieve that.”

VOLUNTEER CONNECTS WITH SISTER ORGANISATION

Former Wodonga Citizen of the Year Pam Adams has reached a major milestone in her charity work, preparing more than 20,000 jars of preserves, jams and sauces for people in need over the past four years.

Mrs Adams volunteers eight hours a day, five days a week at the UnitingCare Wodonga foodstore, which collects food from local supermarkets and producers before sorting and distributing to emergency relief agencies.

“I usually spend Saturday washing and sterilising bottles and then Sunday cooking, and you get a lot of time to think while you’re doing it.”

She then spends most evenings and weekends making preserves, jams and sauces so that no food gets wasted.

Mrs Adams has been volunteering for 35 years and was recognised with a Wodonga Citizen of the Year Award in 2013.

“I actually find it really relaxing,” Mrs Adams said.

She was also named the 2013 Victorian Local Hero.

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A long-serving volunteer has helped the Bonegilla Migrant Experience (BME) connect with a sister organisation on the other side of the world.

During a month-long tour of the US, BME volunteer Gary Mawby called into the Ellis

Island National Museum of Immigration where 12 million migrants entered America between 1918 and 1924.

There he dropped off a copy of the Sharing Bonegilla Stories book by Dr Bruce Pennay, as

well as some BME brochures.

While he said it took a bit of explaining, the museum staff were “very pleased” to receive the information and gave him a large Ellis Island information book to take back to Bonegilla in return.

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Dairy products

Shredded paper

Food scraps including peels, fruit and vegetables, meat scraps and bones.

Tissues and paper towels Leaves and garden prunings

Grass clippings and weeds

30cm small branches

There are a number of ways the community can get involved in keeping Wodonga looking great and litter free.

This can start at home with you and your weekly bin collection days. By keeping bin lids closed, you can reduce the spread of litter down the streets and into the city’s open spaces through the wind blowing.

This can also stop birds, cats and rodents getting into the bins and spreading litter around.

Residents have been thanked for embracing the introduction of organics recycling. Here are some additional tips to getting the most out of the compostable bin-liners that are used in the kitchen caddy.

• The roll of compostable lime green kitchen caddy bin liners should last for 12 months based on using two to three liners per week.

• The liners are designed for kitchen scraps only.

• For pet waste, perhaps wrap waste in newspapers or place directly in the green-lidded organics bin.

• Lawn clippings and garden material should be placed directly in the bin.

• If preparing meals for a large group, consider putting all scraps o nto of newspaper, wrapping and placing in the green-lidded organics bin.

• If preparing meals shellfish which can create bulky waste, consider wrapping them in newspaper them.

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IF YOU RUN OUT OF LINERS • Consider lining your kitchen caddy with newspaper • At meal times, all scraps can be placed in newspaper, wrapped up then placed directly in the greenlidded organics bin.

• Scraps can be gathered in a bowl and dropped directly into the greenlidded organics bin.

• Additional rolls of the suitable 25 lime green kitchen caddy bin liners can be collected from your local council.

• Ensure that you do not purchase bags labelled as ‘biodegradable’, these do not meet the strict requirements of being compostable for the organics collections service and are considered contamination.

• A new roll of compostable bin liners will be delivered to your home every 12 months.

If too much rubbish is preventing the lid closing, litter may spill out when the garbage truck is empting the bin. By removing bins after rubbish is collected, you can have a beautiful looking street of green grass and flowering trees and plants to look at instead of rubbish bins.

By keeping bins clean, the bin can look as good as it can. A clean bin also reduces nasty smells and also helps control flies and bees being attracted to them.

Let’s get smart about rubbish collection. This will allow everyone to enjoy the surrounds without it being interrupted by litter.

Residents are advised to visit halvewaste.com.au for detailed fact sheets, tips and frequently asked questions Halve Waste is an initiative of Albury City Council, City of Wodonga, and the Shires of Towong, Greater Hume, Corowa and Indigo. The goal of Halve Waste is to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by 50% by 2020.

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IN BRIEF MCH ON THE MOVE

INFLATABLE AND ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOLS

The Trudewind Rd Maternal and Child Health Service has moved to the recently upgraded Jamieson Court Children’s Centre.

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.

The change is aimed at providing a more equitable spread and increased accessibility of maternal and child health services in West Wodonga.

The service is open from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, and can be contacted by phoning (02) 6059 4057.

A fun, interactive water feature has been installed at Junction Square.

RATES REMINDER The second instalment notice reminder was issued in late October 2015 with this being due on November 30.

A rate rebate 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 rebate 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 in person at the Hovell St office and bring your card to be sighted. Once completed the rebate is granted in future years until your circumstances change.

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/wodenews ALTERNATE ROUTES Motorists can cut their travel time and avoid traffic congestion by using the ring road network. wod.city/ AltRoutesMarch2015

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The water feature, part of the original design for the

public space, comprises two mist sprays and three water tunnels which reach up to one metre high and features a state-of-the-art filtration system.

BUSINESS FEELING POSITIVE ABOUT FUTURE Profit growth and planned capital investment are pointing to a positive outlook for businesses in Albury-Wodonga.

businesses (61 per cent) anticipating investment in building, technology, plant and equipment over the next 12 months.

The majority of businesses are feeling positive or very positive about their immediate future, according to results of the seventh annual Albury-Wodonga Local Business Survey.

This represents an ongoing escalation over the past three years, with capital investment increasing by 9 per cent since 2013.

This positivity is reflected in an increasing number of

Profitability, too, is on the rise for businesses operating in the region, with nearly half of survey

respondents (45 per cent) reporting an increase in their bottom line over the past 12 months, together with an 3 per cent increase in employee levels compared to 2014.

The business survey is an initiative of AlburyCity and Wodonga Council.

FOR MORE INFORMATION wod.city/BusSurvey15

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 eective barrier placed around them.

Hazards associated with inflatable and above ground pools include: • 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.

Get networking

Join advisory committee

The Cube Wodonga is now offering a New Business Networking Package.

Are you a passionate Baranduda resident or community member? The Baranduda Community Centre is reestablishing its advisory committee.

This package is tailored to the busy business person with prompt drinks upon arrival to The Cube Wodonga bar, and a selection of five canapés.

The advisory committee will assist in providing information and advice to support planning, programming and activities in the centre.

The two-hour package prices start from $45 per person.

The cocktail networking function will provide a relaxed atmosphere for your guests to mingle and socialise.

It is a vital networking opportunity which will allow you to meet new contacts or catch up with old ones.

To find out more phone Kathy on (02) 6020 8643 or email cbaranduda@wodonga.vic.gov.au A post-work business cocktail networking function at The Cube Wodonga will provide you with the opportunity to build lasting relationships with key professionals.

Phone Duryarne Streat on (02) 6022 9221 to discuss your options, or email dstreat@wodonga.vic.gov. au to organise an obligation free site inspection.

Course for parents, siblings A first aid course specifically for parents and older siblings will be held at the Felltimber Community Centre.

The four-hour course will cover everything from a broken arm to raging temperature.

The course will be run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, December 5. Cost is $35, with enrolment forms and payment to be made prior to the course date.

For further information, phone (02) 6020 8643.

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WHAT’S ON

NOVEMBER, 2015

@ THE LIBRARY SUSTAINIBILITY IN SPRING – GROWING SEEDLINGS Spring is here! Come and celebrate with a new series on home and garden sustainability.

This session will discuss how to successfully grow vegetables from seed, including optimal seed selection, timing, sowing, soil mediums, containers and

transplanting techniques.

Presenter is horticulturalist and permaculture teacher, Lou Bull.

When: Thursday, November 5 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm Cost: $15 Bookings essential: The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

Big fish tank feature of show

A 30-tonne Perspex tank filled with barramundi will make its way to Wodonga for the Albury-Wodonga Leisure Roadshow in November.

The leisure roadshow this year promises to be bigger and better with a huge array of activities to suit the needs of the whole family.

The unique Australian Travelling Fishing Show will feature the latest fishing and casting techniques demonstrated from the back of a Yamaha boat.

The event will showcase the latest in caravans, campers, trailers, motor homes, 4wds, utes and camping tents and accessories.

There will also be a huge range of fishing gear including rods, reels and lures, as well as boats, water skis, wake boards, life jackets and boating accessories.

It will be a one-stop shop for any outdoor enthusiast, with exhibitors keen to offer the very best of discounts to compete for your business.

Helicopter rides will also

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Food vendors will also be onsite offering country gourmet food and freshly roasted coffee.

The leisure roadshow will be held at Gateway Lakes on the Lincoln Causeway between 11am and 5pm on Friday, November 13, 10am to 5pm on Saturday, November 14 and 10am to 4.30pm on Sunday, November 15.

ANNUAL LUNCH FOR ROTARY The Rotary Club of Wodonga Central is planning its 61st Senior Citizens’ Christmas lunch.

With the festive season just around the corner, residents and businesses are reminded that a range of parks and gardens are available in Wodonga for hire.

Areas such as Willow Park, Sumsion Gardens and Les Stone Park with their barbecue facilities, play equipment and open spaces make an ideal location to host a Christmas function or break-up event.

be running all day, with a jumping castle and giant slide to help keep the kids entertained.

These spaces can be booked by filling out a parks and reserves booking form available from the council’s website.

laws, that activities are appropriate for the space and do not conflict with other activities, including the enjoyment of residents and visitors, and to ensure the appropriate scheduling of park maintenance.

This process ensures that events, weddings and activities comply with relevant legislation and local

For further information, contact the council on (02) 6022 9300 or visit wodonga.vic.gov.au

YOUNG WRITERS Wodonga Library’s Young Writer’s Group meets fortnightly to discuss and workshop their writing.

When: Thursdays, November 5 and November 19 from 4.30pm to 5.30pm Age: 10 to 15 years Cost: Free

IT classes are held on the first Friday of the month.

Check out the library website for topics and come along with the willingness to learn something new.

When: Friday, November 6 from 10am to noon Cost: Free

From noon to 2pm lunch will be served, with a distinctly Christmas flavour.

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Please phone Jurg von Jenner on (02) 6056 7896 or Geoff Pollard on (02) 6056 1561 to secure your place at the lunch.

When: Thursday, November 19 from 12.30pm to 1.30pm Cost: $15 Bookings essential: The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

TECH SESSIONS IN THE LIBRARY – iPHONES

The festive event is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 29 at The Cube Wodonga.

Wodonga’s senior citizens are invited to attend the annual event but are asked to RSVP for catering purposes.

Presenter is horticulturalist and permaculture teacher, Lou Bull.

Spring is here! Come and celebrate with a new series on home and garden sustainability. This session will discuss practical seed-saving for beginners, including how to select, collect and save seeds from your vegie patch in this timehonoured tradition.

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MANGA AND ANIME Meet with other fans at Wodonga Library to watch, draw and discuss a variety of different shows and volumes.

Feel free to bring your sketch book, drawing materials and favourite manga.

When: Thursday, November 19 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm Age: High school Cost: $4 for pizza

FOR MORE INFORMATION wodongalibrary.com.au

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CATCH A SHOW DON’T MISS

NORMIE ROWE Come and be entertained and delighted by Normie Rowe. He has long been regarded as one of Australia’s most recognised and successful singers in a long and illustrious career that spans back to his teens in the early 1960s. With chart-toppers including his double gold Que Sera Sera with its famous B-side Shakin All Over, Ooh La La, It’s Not Easy and It Ain’t Necessarily So. Morning tea will be served after the performance.

Contemporary Art Award A highlight of the Wodonga art community calendar, the annual acquisitive award and exhibition is now in its 12th year and returns to Arts Space Wodonga in November.

Administered by Arts Wodonga and sponsored by the Hume Bank, the award now offers the winner $5000 in prize money.

This prestigious award offers audiences an opportunity to see a selection of the

region’s best contemporary visual artists.

The winner will be announced at the opening of the fourweek exhibition featuring the selected finalists.

Opening and award announcement: Friday, November 13 at 5.30pm Artist talk: Saturday, November 14 at 10am Exhibition: Friday, November 13 to Saturday, December 12 Cost: Free

When: Wednesday, November 11 at 10am Where: The Cube Wodonga Tickets: $15, The Cube Wodonga members $12 Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office, on (02) 6022 9311 or online at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets BRENDAN GRACE AN AUDIENCE WITH HIS GRACE

Ted. Join “His Grace” for an evening of high farce, music and mirth!

An Audience With His Grace features Ireland’s best loved comedian, Brendan Grace. Famous for his “Irish Wedding” send up, “Bottler” character, vocalist impersonations and for playing Father Fintan Stack in the Irish sitcom, Father

When: Saturday, November 14 at 8pm Where: The Cube Wodonga Tickets: $49 Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office, on (02) 6022 9311 or online at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

Tijuana Peanut Dressed impeccably in Safari suits, this band is the natural successor to Herb Albert’s Tijuana Brass.

The band enthusiastically intermingles the sounds of duelling trumpets, trombone, tenor guitar, double bass, vibes, drums and melodica to build an infectious sound that entices even the most renowned left footer off their seat.

The vast repertoire includes Spanish Flea and Tijuana Taxi, as well as a plethora of more modern tunes such as A Taste of Honey, Horse

with No Name, Tico Tico, Fanfare for the Common Man, Happy Together and the theme music from Pink Panther, Rawhide and Doctor Who. This is uplifting, danceable music bursting with musical talent.

When: Sunday, November 22 at 5pm Cost: $25, concession $22, at door $30 Bookings essential: The Cube Wodonga box office on (02) 6022 9311 or at thecubewodonga.com.au/ tickets

FOR MORE INFORMATION facebook.com/ ArtsSpaceWodonga

ALIVE WITH POSSIBILITIES

MURRAY CONSERVATORIUM PRESENTS CLASSICS Join the Murray Conservatorium Orchestra as they perform an evening of classics to finish their 2015 concert series.

The repertoire includes a variety of wellknown works ranging from the expressive melodies, vivid harmonies and creative combinations of orchestral tone colours in Schubert’s unfinished symphony through to the sweeping, expressive melodies of Mendelssohn.

When: Saturday, November 21 at 7.30pm Where: The Cube Wodonga Tickets: $25, concession $20, children $5, The Cube Wodonga members $19. Group bookings of eight or more, $19 per person.

Bookings: The Cube Wodonga box office, on (02) 6022 9311 or online at thecubewodonga.com.au/tickets

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ASW Shaun Tan: The ART of STORY Ongoing until November 7 ASW

Tuesday

Wednesday

8 Justice of the 9 Peace available 4pm to 5pm, weekly

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Thursday

3 Grandparents 4 Sustainability in Spring 5 – growing seedlings Playgroup 9.30am-11.30am $3 12.30pm to 1.30pm, $15. Bookings via The Community Cube Wodonga Cooking WL 5pm -7pm Young Writers FCC 4.30pm to 5.30pm WL

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In My Lifetime ...

Ongoing until December, 2015

Monday

Building 10 Resilience 5.30pm to 8.30pm $5 FCC

Normie Rowe 11 10am, $15, The Cube members $12, includes morning tea Bookings essential The Cube

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Cafe Culture Series 22 2015: Tijuana Peanut 5pm, $25, at door $30, bookings essential, limited seats available ASW Youth Art Workshops 3.30pm to 5.30pm, $15 ASW Tijuana Peanut

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Senior Citizens’ 29 Christmas lunch Bookings essential The Cube

30 Lighting of the Wodonga Christmas Tree

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Renewable 12 energy community conversation 6pm to 8pm, Bookings essential The Cube

Sustainability in Spring – seed saving 12.30pm to 1.30pm, $15 Bookings via The Cube Wodonga Young Writers 4.30pm to 5.30pm, ages 10 to 15 years Manga and Anime Club 5.30pm to 7.30pm, $4 for pizza

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Saturday

Fridays on My Mind 6 5.30pm to 8.30pm Free entry The Cube Tech Sessions in the Library - iPhones 10am to noon, free WL

White Ribbon Ball 7 6.30pm, $140pp for tables of 10 Bookings essential The Cube Sustainable Living Week Market Lincoln Causeway

Contemporary Art 13 Award 2015 Opening and award announcement, 5.30pm Exhibition until December 12 ASW Albury-Wodonga Leisure Roadshow Until November 15 Gateway Lakes

Contemporary Art 14 Award 2015 artist talk 10am ASW Brendan Grace – an audience with His Grace 8pm, $49, bookings essential The Cube

20 Murray 21 Conservatorium presents: Classics 7.30pm, $25, members $19, Bookings essential The Cube

19 WL WL WL

27 Paskong Pilipino 5.30pm

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PUBLIC HOLIDAY

28 Galvin Hall

Wodonga Gold Cup Young Writers

1 Christmas Craft 10am to 11am, bookings esstential

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WL Summer Reading Club Starts today WL Wodonga Gold Cup

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5.30pm to 8.30pm The Cube Wodonga Wodonga Library Arts Space Wodonga

Your gateway to the weekend Find out what’s happening:

ASW - Arts Space Wodonga Cnr Lawrence and Hovell streets p: (02) 6022 9600 facebook.com/ ArtsSpaceWodonga Open: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5.30pm; Saturday from 9am to 12pm.

WL - Wodonga Library 126 Hovell St, Wodonga p: (02) 6022 9330 wodongalibrary.com.au facebook.com/ WodongaLibrary Open: Monday to Friday from 10am to 5.30pm; Saturday from 9am to 12pm.

Facebook/WodongaFridaysOnMyMind

The Cube - The Cube Wodonga 118 Hovell St, Wodonga p: (02) 6022 9311 w: thecubewodonga.com.au facebook.com/ thecubewodonga Open: Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

BCC - Baranduda Community Centre 3 Sage Crt, Baranduda p: (02) 6020 8643 facebook.com/BarandudaCC FT - Felltimber Community Centre 189 Melrose Drive p: (02) 6043 4550 facebook.com/FelltimberCC

Children must be supervised at all times.

Fully licensed, no BYO. This is a pet free event.

BME - Bonegilla Migrant Experience 82 Bonegilla Rd, Bonegilla p: (02) 6020 6912 bonegilla.org.au Open: 10am to 4pm daily

FULL LISTING OF EVENTS wodonga.vic.gov.au/whatson

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