At least two Wagga homes a day have been broken into over a 12-month period, latest crime statistics reveal … click to read the full online story via The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreWagga PCYC has secured the final $10 million in funding it needs to build its long-planned multi-purpose sports centre. Click to read Jody Lindbeck’s full online story via The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreIf the Federal Member for Riverina, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack’s hints about Wagga's PCYC funding are ‘on the money’ it would be great news indeed! I will be ‘watching this space’ with keen interest. Click to watch the full Win News Riverina story.
Read MoreSnowy Hydro will be hosting a community meeting at Tumut Golf Club on Saturday, April 13 from 11am. The purpose of the meeting is to address residents’ concerns ahead of the impending 2.0 project kick-off. Click to find out more via Win News Riverina.
Read MoreMember for Wagga Wagga Dr Joe McGirr has been pushing the envelope on the issue and now Mayor Maytom plans to do the same. Click to read the full online story from The Irrigator.
Read MoreClick to hear the full ABC Riverina report this morning.
Read MoreI would like to congratulate Wagga Wagga City Council following the approval of its cycleways business case. Click to learn more and watch the 9 News Riverina story.
Read MoreNewly re-elected Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a new ministry with a number of new Departments, a new organisational structure and new Ministers … click to read the full online article at NSW PS News.
Read MoreAfter two years of planning and lobbying, Lockhart is on its way to becoming the first solely renewable-energy powered town in Australia … click to learn more.
Read MoreHave you got a great idea to improve your local community? Take your idea to the next level and apply for a My Community Project grant. Click to find out more.
Read MoreA new day trip coach service is being trialed between Wagga Wagga and Canberra, giving commuters a fresh day-trip option. Click for more.
Read Moreone long-term staff member at the facility said that the house is almost always at capacity … click to read more at The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreDetails on the Estella School development will be finalised once the construction tender is awarded. This is a development I have been monitoring with keen interest and I will continue to ensure it’s progress remains on track. Click to watch the 9 News Riverina story.
Read MoreA NEW crime prevention working group will include at least one community member aged under 25 under terms of reference endorsed by council … click to read the full article from The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreBerejiklian made it clear from her first press conference on Sunday morning that the three independents – Greg Piper (Lake Macquarie), Alex Greenwich (Sydney) and Joe McGirr (WaggaWagga) – would be important figures for her government … Click to read the full article in the Sydney Morning Herald, written by Matt; Wade And Alexandra Smith .
Read MoreWhile the Coalition is likely to win enough seats to form government, Wagga's Joe McGirr believes it will still need to work closely with the minor parties.
"It's just too narrow for them not to," Dr McGirr said. "I hope they will work closely with the independents particularly, Greg [Piper], Alex [Greenwich] and myself. We're keen to explore that. I think that will be a good opportunity." Click to read the full story by Jody Lindbeck via The Daily Advertiser.
Read MoreParliament will be cleaned up with higher standards expected of politicians under sweeping reforms to NSW's notorious bear pit set to be the first offering from Premier Gladys Berejiklian to the crossbench. Click to read the full original story by Anna Caldwell via The Daily Telegraph.
Read MorePremier Gladys Berejiklian says she will not take the state’s three independent MPs for granted as she prepares to govern with a slim majority after claiming victory on Saturday night. Read the original Sydney Morning Herald story here.
Read More… NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will be able to rely on the three returning independents – Alex Greenwich, Greg Piper and Joe McGirr. “I want them to have a strong working relationship with my government from day one – not just when I might need them.” Read the original story via The Daily Advertiser.
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