That might mean bringing the public's attention to an issue that would otherwise fly under the radar, or helping to right a wrong by asking questions to power.

In the last couple of weeks alone there have been several occasions where The DA has been able to give a voice to the voiceless to bring about change.

Lilly of the Valley florist Narelle Wilson was almost in tears when she called us last week to say a council ranger had ordered to remove the little flag that has flown outside her Fitzmaurice Street business for the last five years.

Ms Wilson was adamant she would not comply with the "pathetic" directive, arguing it was tough enough for small business owners to make a living in Wagga without the being punished by the council for trying to attract customers.

When The DA contacted the council for a response it dug its heals in, defending the decision but, within hours of the story going online and making the paper, council's general manager Peter Thompson called a press conference to announce a mistake had been made and an apology issued.

"That flag, and its particular location given its size, is not providing an obstacle for anyone on the street and we shouldn't be exercising that power," Mr Thompson said.

It was a smart decision, particularly coming in the same week that council was spruiking the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Wagga Business Chamber to "promote, lobby and advocate for the Wagga Wagga business sector".

Two weeks ago The DA told the story of the Wagga branch of the Country Women's Association's struggle to survive, so it was especially gratifying to report this week that about 50 new people had turned up to the branch's meeting to secure its future.

There was also The DA's reporting earlier this year on council's decision to crackdown on the erection of roadside memorials erected by grieving families to pay tributes to loved ones lost on our roads.

The DA was heavily criticised in the chamber by councillors Dan Hayes and Dallas Tout for its reporting on the issue, yet the story attracted sufficient commentary online to convince the council on Monday night to rescind the decision it had made just weeks earlier and go away and develop a more thoughtful set of guidelines.

Some councillors clearly do not enjoy scrutiny of their decisions, but hopefully we can all agree the right decision was reached.

All the best for the week ahead, Ross.