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Commercial and industrial boom in Wodonga in 2011

THE high number of commercial and industrial projects in 2011 has seen the value of Wodonga's building works remain very solid. With record figures in 2010 of $151,259,944 for overall works, the 2011 statistics show continued strong performance with

Quest Serviced Apartments and new tavern for Wodonga

A NEW $25 million development, incorporating Quest Serviced Apartments and a new tavern, will be built in Wodonga. The Joss and Perry families will be co-developers of the new project, to be built on the current Scout Hall site in Reid St, opposite the

CBD development given 'green light' by Places Victoria

Places Victoria CEO Sam Sangster announced the 'green light' for the Wodonga CBD revitalisation project in Wodonga on February 10, 2012 along with Wodonga Mayor Cr Mark Byatt. Local media were in attendance at the former rail station in Elgin Blvd. The

Leave early before a fire hits

DO you need help leaving early before a high fire risk day, or know someone who does? Leaving early before a bushfire is the best way to guarantee your safety – but for some Wodonga residents, it's not that easy. People who are frail or elderly, have

Wodonga CEO recruitment update

THE position of Chief Executive Officer at Wodonga Council will be advertised from today (January 27, 2012). To gain maximum exposure for this high profile role in Wodonga, the marketing strategy will utilise a range of media options including appearing

Crackdown on retailers selling cigarettes to minors

WODONGA Council is urging local tobacco retailers to be more diligent in selling cigarettes and other associated products to people who may be underage. The council's environmental health team conducts an ongoing test purchase program throughout the

Comet pitcher gets YASS

A PROMISING softball pitcher is the latest recipient of Wodonga Council's Young Achiever Support Scheme (YASS). Jayde Gardiner has represented Victoria for the past three years at under-17 level, including the Australian Under-17 Girls' Championships

Carnivale flash mob a 'rare' opportunity

PEOPLE who love to move are needed to help create flash mobs during Carnivale Wodonga HARMONY as part of the dance project, ‘Cultural Flash'. The project will involve people of all ages and backgrounds working with local dance artist Tim Podesta to create

Resource recovery trial to minimise waste

THE Waste Transfer Station will be conducting an intensive resource recovery trial in February and March this year, and asking Wodonga residents to get on board and help reduce landfill. Titled ‘Get It Sorted', the trial will involve some operational

Swirl of colours at Arts Space Wodonga

THE late-Jimmy Pike's extraordinary tale of achieving against the odds is explored in the exhibition Desert Psychedelic: Jimmy Pike, currently on display at Arts Space Wodonga until Saturday, February 25. Born in the Great Sandy Desert around 1940, Pike

Give the gift of health at YMCA

YMCA Wodonga Sports and Leisure Centre is providing members with a chance to give the gift of health and wellness to a friend over summer and receive a bonus for themselves.Any new member to join the centre from today until Monday, February 13 will receive

Film follows refugee's journey

AWARD-WINNING French film Welcome (subtitles) will be the feature at Carnivale Wodonga Film on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Gateway Island. Welcome (2009, 110 minutes duration) received 10 Cesar Award nominations including best film, director, actor, breakthrough

Wodonga finalist in three LGPro awards

Shuttle bus service from train station

Rainfall statistics for Wodonga