Former Wagga orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Peter Dewey who moved into semi-retirement in Bowral 18 months ago has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the general division for service to the community of Wagga as an orthopaedic surgeon.
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry, President, Steve Atkinson said Wagga is missing a big chance to establish and develop as a major transport and trucking centre.
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After 30 years away from the Riverina, Reverend Mark Lieschke is returning to take up the position of chaplain at Wagga’s Lutheran School.

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Wagga motorists are welcoming a petrol price war with Paul Seaman owner of the Swift service station in Fitzmaurice Streer, lowering the price of unleaded petrol to 95.9 cents per litre. CLICK the headline above for more stories and more photos.

Wagga Woman of the Year, Miss Trixie Read, was awarded a B.E.M. in the Queens New Year Honours for her services to the community.

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Maria and John Egan handed over presents to the Salvation Army from their annual Studio Image Christmas Appeal.
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There was plenty of Christmas and community spirit for the large crowd attending the Wagga Music bowl Christmas celebrations.
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Professor Ian Goulter has been appointed to succeed Professor Cliff Blake when he retires as Charles Sturt University Vice Chancellor next July.
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Wagga City Councillor, Peter Dale branded the placement of two bronze dedication plaques on the side of the Gobbagombalin Bridge where nobody could see them as an insult to the people who worked so hard to make the bridge a reality.
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Local author, Sherry Morris, was awarded a $10,000 prize for her 1999 publication Wagga Wagga: A History in the 2000 Premiers History Awards.

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