Module 4 commenced with the excited students meeting at the new PCYC Complex. The students stated their intentions for the day and set about interviewing each other exploring ways they are able to identify stressful situations and ways they deal with it.
Read MoreIn Module 3, the students have been learning about the importance of confident and effective communication and its impact on first impressions. We have been reflecting on, how as leaders, it is our job to be aware of different perspectives and to be confident in our own skin, so as to build trust and inspire those around us to succeed. The group
Read MoreThe life of a tradie can be challenging but the rewards make all the hard work worthwhile.
That was the message to students and parents who flocked to the Made For A Trade information session held at the Mercure in Wagga.
The forum launched the new initiative run by Committee 4 Wagga in partnership with Training Services NSW.
Sixty students from high schools throughout Wagga Wagga and neighbouring towns registered for Made For A Trade, which was made possible by the generous support of TSA Management.
Read MoreThe ARTC Kapooka module has the potential to challenge individual participants and develop teamwork skills. The students learn about their strengths and weaknesses, develop trust and get to know each other better.
Read MoreThe 2023 Wagga School Leaders Program commenced last Tuesday with Module 1 being completed at the Charles Sturt University. Fourteen enthusiastic students arrived ready to learn new skills and gain confidence to become leaders of the future.
Read MoreBomen’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.
Read MoreCommittee 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.
Read MoreTelstra’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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreCommittee 4 Wagga has released its Annual Report for 2021-22.
The publication chronicles C4W’s achievements and highlights for a memorable year.
Read MoreMember 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWagga 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.
Read MoreWagga 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.
Read MoreCommittee 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.
Read MoreWagga 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.
Read MoreProway 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).
Read MoreCommittee 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.
Read MoreTwo 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
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