Committee for Wagga was proud to support the Inland Growth Summit - Housing 2021 hosted by Regional Development Australia - Riverina and Orana.
As we push for sustainable planning and growth towards a population of 100,000 by 2038*, this critical discussion focussed on several issues that are reflected across large sections of Regional NSW and Australia.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga congratulates and welcomes Renée Leon as the newly appointed Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor. Ms Leon has commenced as the university’s fifth Vice-Chancellor and is based on the University’s Bathurst campus.
Read MoreCongratulations Kay Hull AO and Brigadier Michael Garraway AM CSC for being recognised in the Queens birthday honours list this year.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga, with parents, dignitaries, sponsors, school representatives, program facilitators and invited guests, had the pleasure of celebrating the students of the 2021 Wagga School Leaders Program at graduation on Friday 18th June 2021.
Read MoreThe final module of the Wagga School Leaders Program for 2021 focused on implementing the skills developed and reflecting on lessons learnt throughout the program. Students spent time being mentored by leaders from within the Wagga Wagga community and concluded the module and program with a sharing circle.
Read MoreModule 6 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and my place in a bigger environment was held on Wednesday 19 May. This module is designed for the students to think about how they interact with and represent themselves to others.
Read MoreModule 5 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and my place in the City of Wagga Wagga was held last Wednesday 5th May. This module is designed to enhance the students understanding of our City, its history and future.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga with HIA and Regional Development Australia Riverina launched the Wagga Wagga Land Monitor Report 2019-20 today.
Originally developed by the Housing Association Wagga Branch, the report provides an overview of the vacant land supply in Wagga Wagga with the intention of enabling stakeholders to make better informed decisions relating to market demand and future economic growth.
The NSW Government has released the draft Wagga Wagga Transport Plan, a strategic vision for Wagga’s future.
The Wagga Wagga Transport Plan outlines a shared pathway for how the transport network will evolve to enable the land use vision outlined in the Wagga Wagga Local Strategic Planning Statement and the Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct Draft Masterplan.
Read MoreModule 4 of the Wagga School Leaders Program - Me and My Health and Wellbeing took place on Wednesday 24 March 2021. In this module the students commenced with an exercise class at Workout Wagga.
Read MoreC4W’s School Leaders Program completed module 3 last Wednesday at the Charles Sturt University. The morning starts at Charles Sturt University with in inspirational quote by Maya Angelou “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”.
Read MoreThe Board of Management is excited to welcome Brett Somerville as our new Chief Executive Officer. We look forward to working with Brett as we continue to champion positive change for a better Wagga Wagga.
Read MoreModule 2 of the Wagga School Leaders Program, hosted by ARTC Kapooka, was held on 10 March 2021. This module is designed to challenge the individual participants and develop teamwork skills. The students learnt about their strengths and weaknesses, developed trust with their cohorts forming stronger connections with each other.
Read MoreThe 2021 Wagga School Leaders Program commenced yesterday with Module 1 being completed at the Charles Sturt University. Seventeen enthusiastic students arrived ready to learn new skills and gain confidence to become leaders of the future.
Read MoreThe Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) was released by Wagga Wagga City Council in October 2020. Committee for Wagga provided a submission in response to the Draft LSPS. 74 submissions were provided to the Wagga Wagga City Council who adopted the Wagga Wagga LSPS at the Council meeting on 8th February 2021.
Read MoreRiverside Stage 2 Redevelopment is underway and members of the community are currently being asked to vote on their choice from 4 playground concepts. Vote for your favourite and provide feedback.
Read MoreCommittee for Wagga would like to welcome the new cohorts of our Wagga School Leaders Program 2021. Last night saw 17 students from 6 local high schools attend orientation where students were given a course outline including lectures, interactive activities, tours, forums, events, excursion and virtual experiences.
The first module will take place on 24th February at Charles Sturt University. Committee for Wagga looks forward to providing updates at the completion of each module.
Read MoreThe condition of Lake Albert has been of concern for Wagga Wagga residents for some time. Committee for Wagga is pleased to see discussions between Wagga Wagga City Council and the NSW Government progressing, and we look forward to further updates in this area.
Read MoreNSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro participated in the sod turning ceremony for the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub (RiFL) at Bomen yesterday.
Committee for Wagga has been a long-time advocate of the RiFL Hub as it forms a key component of the Bomen Business Park and the Special Activation Precinct Draft Master Plan (released in July 2020). We look forward to the opportunities this significant development will bring to Wagga Wagga, including attracting new further businesses to the city and driving economic & population growth.
Read MoreThanks to all the members and guests of C4W who attended our Christmas Breakfast. We look forward to delivering the benefits to the city and region of our "Four Pillars" - People, Community, Connectivity and Economic Development in the new year. Merry Christmas to one and all.
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