The Regional Australia Institute have released ‘The Big Movers’ report analyzing population trends around the country. The report, which is based on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016 census, confirms that regional Australia attracted more people than it lost to capital cities. The net inflow to regional Australia was 65,204 people.
A full copy of the report can be found on the Regional Australia Institute website.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga is a member of the Committee for Regions and City’s network which operates across Australia and New Zealand. The network, like Committee for Wagga, remains focused on the long-term recovery of our cities and regions. Their COVID-19 statement, released at the end of March 2020, can be viewed below:
Read MoreCongratulations to Committee for Wagga member Enirgi Power Storage & Recycling on receiving approval for their Battery Recycling Facility planning assessment to be fast-tracked through the NSW Governments Planning System Acceleration Program, which was established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreWork will shortly begin on the next part of the Wagga Wagga Active Travel Plan following Wagga Wagga City Council’s acceptance of Fulton Hogan Industries Pty Ltd’s offer to complete a 26km section of the plan consisting of 15km of new pathways and 11km of asphalt overlay on existing shared paths.
Read MoreFew could have predicted the events of the first half of 2020, drought, bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. We have seen the impact of these events throughout our community, affecting business and individuals alike.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga remains focused on the outcomes of the Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar which occurred in September of last year. The seminar recognized the need to establish a working group to direct our city’s approach towards this population goal.
Read MoreOn 29th May Committee for Wagga held our fourth Members Roundtable of 2020 with guest speakers The Hon Michael McCormack MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development, Member for Riverina & Leader of the National Party and Grant Cairns, Executive General Manager - Regional & Agribusiness Banking, Commonwealth Bank.
Read MoreOn 30th April Committee for Wagga held our third members roundtable of 2020 with our guest Member for Wagga Wagga, Dr Joe McGirr, MP. Dr Joe updated members on the NSW State Government’s responses to the 2019-20 bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Views and questions from various industries were discussed and put forward for consideration by Dr Joe McGirr and the NSW Government.
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The Board and Executive are pleased to advise that our submission for funding from Round Three of the NSW Government Stronger Country Communities Fund for our Wagga School Leaders Program has been successful.
Read MoreIn these challenging times Committee for Wagga remains focused on our long-term vision, championing positive change for Wagga Wagga. A key part of this is harnessing the energy from last year’s Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar. The 20 Year Economic Vision for Regional NSW, released by the State Government, identified Wagga Wagga as a growth centre with a population target of 100,000 by 2038. The Wagga Wagga 100,000 seminar recognized the need to establish a working group to direct our city’s approach to this goal.
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Our second roundtable of 2020, and our first virtual roundtable, was held last week. Our guest, James Bolton, Director for Regional NSW (Riverina Murray), presented to members and addressed questions from the audience.
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The Board & Executive look forward to meeting (virtually) with you this Thursday 30th April at midday for an hour at our third members Roundtable discussion. We welcome Dr Joe McGirr, Member for Wagga Wagga, as our special guest for the meeting.
Read MoreSince our last update on 25th March, C4W Board & Executive have remained focussed on how we continue to effectively support our members and execute our 2020 business plan under these ‘new operating conditions’ impacting on us all.
Read MoreThe northern end of Fitzmaurice Street has recently been revitalized by the Cadell Place development. Several businesses have opened in the precinct, including Meccanico Espresso + Wine, and locals have been re-engaging with the rejuvenated community space that saw ‘an old shed’ become Wagga’s newest marketplace.
Committee for Wagga caught up with members Cadell Place developer, Danny Russell, and Meccanico founder, Richard Moffatt to discuss how the new businesses are adapting to the recent COVID-19 trading regulations.
Read MoreCommittees representing more than twenty Australian and New Zealand cities and regions met via video link this week to discuss their contribution to assist their members with the current COVID-19 crisis and how to rebuild economic strength in the wake of the pandemic. More than ever we need to collaborate on solutions that will ensure our cities and regions can return to the vibrant and safe places we…
Read MoreDuring these challenging times the health and safety of our members, staff and community is our priority. Committee for Wagga is adapting our business practices as the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt across our community.
The impact of COVID-19 is being felt by the Wagga Wagga economy, business and our community. We must come together to minimise the impact on both our community and business; working together to develop strategies to ensure the economic foundation of Wagga Wagga now and once this public health crisis has passed.
Read MoreThe ARTC Kapooka module is intended to challenged the students and develop teamwork skills, which is exactly the results we received on our recent visit. The students learnt about their strengths and weaknesses, develop trust and got to know each other better.
Read MoreThe Board, Members & Guests of Committee for Wagga held the first Round Table event for 2020 on Friday 28th February. The event was hosted by Wagga Wagga City Council, with guest speakers Michael Keys Director, Regional Activation and Peter Thompson, General Manager.
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