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<title><![CDATA[Bitter row taints politics of citrus]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[THE peak national citrus body has launched an extraordinary attack on Riverina Citrus, accusing it of putting self-interest ahead of its members.
The explosive claims come just days before the start of a Riverina Citrus member vote to decide whether to retain the grower-funded local group.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Arthur sets six records at carnival]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[DOUG Arthur was the toast of Hanwood Public School’s swimming carnival, with the senior boys champion setting an amazing six records this week.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Rice growers upbeat about crop promise]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[IT’S been far from a trouble-free season, but local rice growers are remaining quietly confident about the coming harvest which has the “potential to be as good as 2010”.
Despite the ducks and a cold snap in January, the summer crop is on track for a promising April harvest with many growers anticipating a 10 tonne per hectare yield.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lawson tips teams to come out firing]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[FORMER Test fast bowler Geoff Lawson has personally wished both Griffith and Wagga sides well, ahead of the inaugural final this weekend for the cup named in his honour.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Piccoli ‘missing in action’]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[MURRUMBIDGEE MP Adrian Piccoli has been forced to defend himself against accusations he has shown little support for his own community in its battle for water.
The state education minister did not speak at Griffith’s Murray-Darling Basin Authority rally in December and has rarely spoken publicly about the plan that threatens to take 2750 gigalitres of productive water from irrigation communities.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[League groundbreakers]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A TRIO of Griffith rugby league players will go down in history after being a part of the first intentional side to represent the tiny nation of Vanuatu.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Saucy tradition preserved by Griffith families]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[IT’S a time-honoured Italian tradition that continues to thrive in Griffith. 
Despite a shortage of locally grown produce and bulging supermarket shelves spoiling for choice, hundreds of Griffith families will make their own tomato sauce again this year.
On Tuesday, Ralph and Vera Franco and members of their family were elbow deep in sauce.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hanwood FC set to host Premier League royalty Manly United]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[GRIFFITH will host one of the best teams in the state this month, as Hanwood Football Club ramps up its preparation for the season ahead when they tackle Manly FC.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Equality is in sight for Griffith couple]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[FOR many people, marriage is a way to demonstrate the love they share and to strengthen commitment.
For Griffith couple Richard Brewer and Justin Bennett, it’s those things and a whole lot more.
Being able to tie the knot would mean they have finally achieved equality. 
Engaged for seven years, the pair has decided to boldly push ahead with plans to wed despite the fact that same-sex marriage is not yet legal in Australia.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Jail term for child porn dad]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[A MAN who was found with nearly 600 explicit child pornography photos on his laptop computer was sentenced to 18 months’ jail in Griffith Local Court yesterday. 
Jamie Alexander Wilson, of Ararat, pleaded guilty to possessing the images, some of which featured children as young as 12 months old.]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Griffith desperate to claim   O’Farrell Cup]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[GRIFFITH will roll the dice one last time this season in the hope of bringing home the prestigious O’Farrell Cup, when they travel to take on arch rivals Leeton at Mark Taylor Oval on Sunday.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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