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Sunday, 7 August
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Preparations underway for 100th Griffith Show
SHOW'S ON: Keen showgoer Connor Warwicker enjoying the funfair equipment at the 2018 Griffith Show. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo
Vincent Dwyer
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Nurses and midwives commit to further action
LONG FIGHT: Julie Henderson, Kristy Wilson, Di Zanotto and Yvonne Peisley at a recent strike. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
Cai Holroyd
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Council urged to upgrade flooded road
Vincent Dwyer
FLOOD AND SWEAT: South Pacific Seeds' Jonathan Gaisford says Council needs to update Willandra Ave residents and workers on drainage system upgrades. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
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Boorga Road sealing project hits hurdles
Cai Holroyd
DUST: Boorga Road and Dickie Road are famously dangerous to drive down, leading to decades of calls for sealing. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins
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Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs
Tyler Rotche • 2hrs ago
Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Rural and remote doctors targeted for city relocation
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
CONCERNS: Fears are growing of a mass exodus of rural and remote doctors across Australia. Picture: File
Labor urged to seize 'golden opportunity' to help motorists, slash emissions
Dan Jervis-Bardy • 2hrs ago
A new report says motorists would have saved billions in the past six years had fuel emissions standards been introduced. Picture: Jamila Toderas
JEV jab now available for Griffith residents
Vincent Dwyer
THE JAB: Japanese Encephalitis virus is transferred to humans and animals via infected mosquitos. PHOTO: File
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MRHS provides caffeine kick for community
LATTE TO CLASS: Leo Forner, Tyler Crump, Keanu Ferraro and Sean Hallig manned front of house at the student's cafe. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
Cai Holroyd
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'Cop it on the chin': Farmers prepped for more rain
Vincent Dwyer
RAIN RAIN GO AWAY: Griffith rice farmer John Bonetti said heavy rain can cause problems on farms that have already been irrigated. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
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Equipment stolen from Griffith Pony Club
SEEKING INFO: Griffith Pony Club members Bailey Brown, Stephanie Brown, Jody Leembruggen, Ella Peters, Meia Peters, Angela Nancarrow and Aria Saunders, with an image of one of the stolen wings. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
Vincent Dwyer
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Students stun at variety show
Cai Holroyd
CREAM OF THE KROP: Rose Turner, Daisy O'Connor, Isabelle Fitzpatrick and Cooper Mesa from Griffith East Public School preparing for their performance. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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Griffith artists gearing up for Muso's Ball
Vincent Dwyer
PARTY ON: Griffith Musicians Club president Michael Pfitzner says the Muso's Ball will be 'the best party this side of Sydney'. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
Have you seen these people?
Cai Holroyd
MISSING: Allan Bentley, Darlene Geertsema, Elizabeth Herfort, Josephine Jennings, Li Bing Di, Nathan Brosnan, Paul Baker and Susan Goodwin - just eight of the 2500 long-term missing. PHOTOS: Contributed
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Writer's club hosts spooky competition for Halloween
YARRR: President of the Griffith FAW is already starting to put together her Halloween outfit for the 'Horror of Horrors' writing competition. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
Cai Holroyd
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NSW RFS updates Fire Danger Ratings
Vincent Dwyer
NEW AND IMPROVED: MIA RFS operational officer Isaac Lee with the new Fire Danger Ratings. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
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Italian Festival planning triumphant return
VIVA ITALIA: Nicholas Furore and Patrick Zirilli are bringing out all the bells and whistles for this year's return of the Italian Festival. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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Game changing upgrade for Griffith train lines
Cai Holroyd
Sam Farraway and Glen Andreazza. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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How gondolas, canoes could grow MIA tourism
Vincent Dwyer
MAMMA MIA: Former Leeton resident and journalist Michael Ross says MIA must use its canals like Venice to attract more tourists to the region. PHOTO: File

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Preparations underway for 100th Griffith Show
Vincent Dwyer
SHOW'S ON: Keen showgoer Connor Warwicker enjoying the funfair equipment at the 2018 Griffith Show. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo
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Nurses and midwives commit to further action
Cai Holroyd
LONG FIGHT: Julie Henderson, Kristy Wilson, Di Zanotto and Yvonne Peisley at a recent strike. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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Council urged to upgrade flooded road
Vincent Dwyer
FLOOD AND SWEAT: South Pacific Seeds' Jonathan Gaisford says Council needs to update Willandra Ave residents and workers on drainage system upgrades. PHOTO: Vincent Dwyer
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Boorga Road sealing project hits hurdles
Cai Holroyd
DUST: Boorga Road and Dickie Road are famously dangerous to drive down, leading to decades of calls for sealing. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins
JEV jab now available for Griffith residents
Vincent Dwyer
THE JAB: Japanese Encephalitis virus is transferred to humans and animals via infected mosquitos. PHOTO: File
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Education Minister Jason Clare is concerned about Australia's teacher shortages. Picture: Katherine Griffiths
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Remembering John Tingle, an 'accidental politician'
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How we're defending this country is now hopelessly outdated
Nicholas Stuart • 2hrs ago
Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks defence force chiefs in Canberra earlier this year. Picture: Supplied
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Damning report a chance to change course on water wrongs
Tyler Rotche • 2hrs ago
Environment and Water Minister Tanya Plibersek in Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz
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Victoria 2026 chief Jeroen Weimar says the four-hub style of Commonwealth Games will work. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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Michelle Jenneke has produced another fast time in the women's 100m hurdles final in Birmingham. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
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Yoogali SC's finals hopes drifting away with home defeat
Isaac Donadel slides in looking to win back possession during Yoogali SC's defeat at the hands of Tuggeranong. PHOTO: Andrew McLean
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Yenda pile on points against weakened Yanco-Wamoon
Liam Warren
PUSHING THROUGH: Yenda's Tumokai Poka crossed for a second half double to help the Blueheelers come away with a 40-point win over Yanco-Wamoon. PHOTO: Liam Warren
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Roosters storming home in second half
Liam Warren
TRY TIME: Tom Bowditch crossed for two second half tries in the Roosters win over Waratahs to make their hold on the minor premiership even tighter. PHOTO: Liam Warren
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Blacks head to finals with success after late try
Courtney Rees
DOWN: Blacks' Chris Latu charge is stopped by the Ag College defence during their clash on Saturday. PHOTO: Les Smith
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Swans hold on for back-to-back victories
Liam Warren
STRONG GAME: Sam Foley played a big role in the Swans securing back-to-back wins for the first time in two seasons. PHOTO: Liam Warren
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Foley's Corner Vineyard hits the market
WINE NOT: Foley's Corner Vineyard is expected to sell for more than $16 million after years of helping to produce award-winning wines. PHOTO: Contributed
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Darlington Point solar farm revenue for sale
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SOLAR AT SCALE: The solar farm in the centre of Tubbo Station is one of the biggest in Australia connected to the grid.
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Italian Festival planning triumphant return
VIVA ITALIA: Nicholas Furore and Patrick Zirilli are bringing out all the bells and whistles for this year's return of the Italian Festival. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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WHAT'S ON: Singing barbers, young musos take stage
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SMOOTH: Declan Lucas, Liam Perry, Eilidh Lucas and Austin Bellany performing at Grass Roots in 2021. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd
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Read and Feed back for second season
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ENSEMBLE CAST: While Read and Feed 2 will see a few of GRAPA's mainstays that you'll remember from Romeo and Juliet, it promises new faces as well. PHOTO: Contributed
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Vanuatu community preps for birthday bash
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INDEPENDENCE: The Riverina's Ni-Van communities will come together for two days of festivities, food, dance and sports to celebrate Vanuatu's independence. PHOTO: Contributed
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ALIVE: The fantastic creatures which lived on land and in the sea come to life in Erth's Prehistoric World. PHOTO: Atmosphere Photography
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Yenda pile on points against weakened Yanco-Wamoon
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