Riverina Economic Development Officer Forum February 2023
Bomen’s Special Activation Precinct (SAP) continues to attract the interest of business operators globally and Australia wide.
That was the message received by more than 60 attendees at the Riverina Economic Development Officer Forum February 2023.
Regional Development Australia Riverina in partnership with AusIndustry and Wagga City presented an update on economic development activities and trends across the region.
A tour of SAP and the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub (RiFL) to Wagga’s north was a highlight of the event.
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Wagga School Leaders Program 2023 Orientation
Committee for Wagga would like to welcome the new cohorts to the Wagga School Leaders Program 2023.
Last night saw 14 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.
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Telstra Leadership Team Engages with Wagga Wagga
Telstra’s hierarchy made Wagga Wagga its present as they looked to the future of digital technology and connectivity.
Led by CEO Vicki Brady, the Telstra executive team met with a number of Wagga business representatives as they conducted site visits in the city and its surrounds last week.
Committee 4 Wagga partnered with Telstra to hold a cocktail party at the Magpies Nest function centre.
More than 100 guests – largely from Committee 4 Wagga’s membership base and the Telstra team – attended the event.
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Gobbagombalin Bridge Survey - Have Your Say
This is the chance to have your say on one of Wagga’s biggest issues - the Gobbagombalin Bridge.
Committee 4 Wagga is carrying out community consultation on the adequacy and efficiency of the major connection point for the city’s north and south. The results of this survey will be sent to those making the decisions on the future of the Gobbagombalin Bridge. This feedback is considered a vital tool in the consultation process.
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Committee 4 Wagga 2021-22 Annual Report
Committee 4 Wagga has released its Annual Report for 2021-22.
The publication chronicles C4W’s achievements and highlights for a memorable year.
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Tolland Renewal Project to Deliver Over 500 New Mixed-Tenure Homes
Member for Wagga Dr Joe McGirr has described the signing of an agreement on the Tolland Renewal Project as “the beginning of an exciting journey”.
The project will deliver in total 500 new mixed-tenure homes across the Tolland Estate through the joint endeavours of the NSW Land and Housing Corporation (LAHC), Aboriginal Housing Office (AHO) and the Argyle Consortium.
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The New PCYC Complex is Open!
What was a vision more than a decade ago became a reality last week with the grand opening of the $23 million PCYC Wagga multi-purpose complex.
PCYC Wagga president and Committee 4 Wagga secretary David Bardos was the master of ceremonies at the event attended by hundreds of invited guests and local school children.
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The Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub is Open for Business
Wagga Wagga Mayor Dallas Tout has predicted the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Hub (RiFL) will have an enormous influence on the city for “many generations to come”.
Councillor Tout was joined by the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway and a number of dignitaries at the official opening of the railway siding and terminal at Bomen.
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2021-22 Land Monitor Report Release & Launch
Wagga Wagga is grappling with a two to three-year lag in its housing supply, according to the newly released 2021-22 Land Monitor Report.
Housing Industry Association (HIA) Wagga chairman Tony Balding cited the shortfall as one of the major points raised by the report, which was launched at the Wagga RSL Club on Friday.
“We only put out 171 blocks this year. This is normally around 300 or 400 and it’s where we’ve got a two or three-year lag,” Mr Balding said.
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Welcome to Wagga Wagga
Committee 4 Wagga hosted our second Welcome to Wagga Wagga event at the Botanic Gardens. New residents to Wagga Wagga were joined by Dr Joe McGirr MP (State Member for Wagga Wagga), Cr Amelia Parkins, Aunty Cheryl Penrith, and Committee 4 Wagga members.
New residents and their families enjoyed a picnic at the Botanic Gardens Brolga Pond while mixing with Committee 4 Wagga members and invited guests.
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Community Breakfast with CommBank and Committee 4 Wagga
Wagga Wagga’s housing, transport and skilled labour issues were addressed when CommBank chief executive officer Matt Comyn was a special guest at a community breakfast held at the Rules Club.
Matt joined Committee 4 Wagga chair Adam Drummond and Founding Director at Sureway Employment and Training Judy Galloway on a panel facilitated by CommBank Riverina Executive Manager Nick Abraham.
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Regional NSW Investment Attraction Strategy 2022-2027
Proway Livestock Equipment’s growing success was thrust into the spotlight as the NSW Government unveiled a $145 million regional investment strategy on Thursday.
In recognising the achievements of the Committee 4 Wagga member, Proway was labelled a “home-grown story” during the launch of the initiative at Wagga’s Special Activation Precinct (SAP).
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Wagga Wagga Special Activation Precinct Update
Committee 4 Wagga members have heard that Wagga Wagga’s Special Activation Precinct (SAP) is making solid progress.
The organisation’s members were joined by Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation (RGDC) representatives and key stakeholders for an information session at a business breakfast in Wagga Wagga on Thursday 20th October.
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Transgrid and Regional Development Australia Riverina Partnership
Two of Committee 4 Wagga’s members have formed a $1.5 million partnership to deliver a major jobs and skills boost to the region.
Transgrid has joined forces with Regional Development Australia (RDA) Riverina to launch the Workforce Development Strategic Partnership. The initiative will secure substantial economic, employment and education benefits for Riverina communities as part of critical clean energy infrastructure projects in the region.
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Wagga Wagga Business Summit - Video Release
The Wagga Wagga Business Summit held in April was attended by just under 100 local business, industry and government leaders. The calibre of speakers, chairs and Q&A sessions from the floor in addition to the positive feedback following the day-long event speaks to the value of this event for all those in attendance.
Couldn’t make it on the day? Catch up on discussions by watching the videos!
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PRDnationwide Wagga Wagga
Times have changed significantly since Simon Freemantle first joined PRDnationwide Wagga Wagga.
That was way back in 1989 when Simon was at the university of Western Sydney and was keen to make a career as a real estate agent.
It’s 33 years later and a different era but what has not changed is Simon’s passion to succeed with the PRDnationwide team.
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Australian Peak Shippers Association Conference
Leaders in the freight and logistics sectors descended on Wagga Wagga to attend the two-day Australian Peak Shippers Association (APSA) Conference.
More than 170 industry representatives – the majority travelling from Sydney and Melbourne – heard from a range of experts at the Wagga RSL Club on August 30 and 31.
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10 Years Strong - Committee 4 Wagga Documentary Launch
Last week Committee 4 Wagga launched our 10 Years Strong documentary. The documentary showcases the people and achievements of Committee 4 Wagga over the last decade!
The documentary provides a wonderful snapshot of the projects Committee 4 Wagga has championed and supported.
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Wagga School Leaders Program Graduation Dinner 2022
The 2022 Wagga School Leaders Program concluded with a Graduation evening at the Wagga RSL Club on Friday 24 June, 2022. Everyone enjoyed a night hosted by the 2022 cohorts with their outstanding communication and presentation skills on display for the entire evening.
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Committee 4 Wagga was honoured to be a part of Compact Wagga's 30 Year Birthday
Committee 4 Wagga was honoured to be a part of Compact Wagga's 30 Year Birthday celebrations at The Wild Vine, Oura on Wednesday 20th July 2022.
Compact is a not-for-profit organisation that has implemented approximately 30,000 work placements over 30 years, with some students going on to become host employers over this time.
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