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ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Jodie Bruton

PAINT IT: Clients from Ningana Enterprises join in with Yoogali Public School students and principal Leanne McWhirter (back, centre) to help repaint the bus shelter which sits outside the school. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

School teams up with disability service to repaint bus shelter

Calhan Behrendt
24m ago

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

CAUTION: Griffith Fire and Rescue Station 311 attended a gas leak at St Mary's Primary School in Yoogali on Tuesday afternoon.

St Mary's Primary School evacuated after gas leak in Yoogali

Jacinta Dickins

CCTV images released of alleged knife-wielding robber

CCTV images released of alleged knife-wielding robber

Jacinta Dickins

The Rural Fire Service - MIA zone has issued a warning for those harvesting in the coming days. Photo: The Irrigator

MIA farmers warned to be vigilant over coming days

The Irrigator

TRASHED: Wendy Sweeney rushed home on Thursday to find her house ransacked. PHOTO: Supplied.

Thieves deserve 'karma bus' after ransacking home

Jacinta Dickins

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Jodie Bruton

PAINT IT: Clients from Ningana Enterprises join in with Yoogali Public School students and principal Leanne McWhirter (back, centre) to help repaint the bus shelter which sits outside the school. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

School teams up with disability service to repaint bus shelter

Calhan Behrendt
24m ago

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

TOP SCORER: Isaac Testoni contributed a total of 171 points for the Griffith Demons this season. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Demons remain confident ahead of West Wyalong grand final

Shaun Paterson
24m ago

Billy Evans was the only Griffith bowler to take wickets against Wagga Blue

Griffith fall to Wagga in first match of Geoff Lawson Cup

Liam Warren
1hr ago

Lake Cargelligo maintain their possession of the Creet Cup after defeating Leeton in the opening challenge of the season.

Lake Cargelligo maintain possession of the Creet Cup

Liam Warren
2hrs ago

TOP SCORER: Isaac Testoni contributed a total of 171 points for the Griffith Demons this season. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Demons remain confident ahead of West Wyalong grand final

24m ago

GREAT DISPLAY: After helping save the Griffith side's innings with the bat, Tomas Gorigolzarri put in a good performance with the ball. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Griffith success comes from the ball after batting collapse

Roy Binks

TOP SEASON: Mason Donadel, Jacob Donadel, David Laird and Mitch Bagiante took out the awards for first grade. PHOTO: Andrew McLean

Yoogali SC celebrate achievements from 2019 GDFA season

Liam Warren

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STARS: Oumi Karenga-Hewitt, Cesare Piccinin, Jenny Ellis, Jess Murphey feature in GRAPA's production.

THINGS TO DOWhat's On: Theatre under the stars and Sikhs to host celebration

The Area News

SAYING THANKS: Craig, Kylie, Sam, Jordon and Reid Burley are aiming to give thanks for the community's support during Sam's treatment.

Family to thank community for support after leukaemia diagnosis

Calhan Behrendt

FUN: Students are eagerly awaiting their Friday fete. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Griffith Public School fete fun forecasted for Friday

Jacinta Dickins

STARS: Oumi Karenga-Hewitt, Cesare Piccinin, Jenny Ellis, Jess Murphey feature in GRAPA's production.

THINGS TO DOWhat's On: Theatre under the stars and Sikhs to host celebration

TRADITION: Sikhs honour the legacy of Sikh founder Guru Nanak Dev Ji at a previous anniversary. This year's celebrations will be bigger than anything the Griffith Sikh community has seen before. PHOTO: Jagmohan Singh

Sikhs to celebrate 550th anniversary of religion's founder

Kenji Sato

LIVE IN GRIFFITH: Musician Aaron Oldaker will provide live entertainment during the Griffith Foodies Night Market this month. PHOTO: Contributed

Food vans to bring taste to life at Griffith Golf Club

Jacinta Dickins

LET'S RIDE: John Santos behind the wheel of the car provided by the Cancer Council to help transport patients to their appointments.

MIA Community & Health 2019 | John is driven to give back, but would love to do more

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The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

LET'S RIDE: John Santos behind the wheel of the car provided by the Cancer Council to help transport patients to their appointments.

MIA Community & Health 2019 | John is driven to give back, but would love to do more

DISCOVERY: Encouraging curiosity and creativity instils confidence and interest in learning.

Intervene early for a life of learning

Jen Walker

One of the greatest benefits of the digital health industry will be unprecedented equity in the services and level of patient care available.

Closing the gap

Lyndell Whyte

Old-world charm and modern restoration blend for family delight

Old-world charm and modern restoration blend for family delight

House of the Week

Space to live and enjoy in a peaceful location

Space to live and enjoy in a peaceful location

House of the Week

A home that provides for multiple living options

A home that provides for multiple living options

House of the Week

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Gemma Purves

Who will it be for 2020?: 2019 Australian of the Year award winners. Photo: Salty Dingo

32 great Aussies vying for national honours

SEAT OF POWER: Wade Shire Council Chambers in Banna Avenue in 1936.

Growing pains of young Wade Shire

Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society

#TrainHack participants will travel to Armidale on the XPT train.

Inaugural #Trainhack postponed due to bushfires

Festival activities a wonderful success

Festival activities a wonderful success

NSW Local Land Services chief executive David Witherdin with Individual Landcarer Award finalist Don Durrant, of the Kyogle Landcare Group, winner Nerida Croker, of Upper Lachlan Landcare and Lindy Davis, representing finalist Jane Ireland, of Coffs Harbour Jetty Dunecare. Picture by Pennie Hall

Awards recognise Landcare champions

Joanne Crawford

Photo: Dean Sewell, SMH

REAL AUSTRALIAWe borrow the earth from our children

ONLY THE LONELY: A new nationwide survey reveals a loneliness epidemic permeating the country, particularly impacting one in three young adults, aged 18-24.

REAL AUSTRALIAAll the lonely people. Where do they all come from?

Flashback Friday: 44 photos in The Area News from November 1989 | Photos

Flashback Friday: 44 photos in The Area News from November 1989 | Photos

The sorting machine in action.

Australia's only Nespresso pod recycling centre

How cartoonist Pat Campbell saw the "now is not the right time to discuss climate change" message

REAL AUSTRALIAFire burn and cauldron bubble

James Joyce

Junior Futsal: Tigers v Leading Edge | Photos

Junior Futsal: Tigers v Leading Edge | Photos

Shaun Paterson

The long form TV style gives time for the exploration of landscape, stories, culture and history. Picture: Supplied.

The outback uses 'slow TV' to share stories, culture

Roxanne Fitzgerald

MATES: St Patrick's chess team Chloe Zamin, Shania Shipton and Anika Smith are off to the state championships. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

First St Pat's all-girls chess team off to state chess championships

Jacinta Dickins

Wait: The most important word in cricket

OPINIONWait: The most important word in cricket

Janine Graham

END THE STIGMA: No one should be made to feel ashamed for seeking help or guidance when a life is in danger.

OPINIONWhy we need to keep talking about suicide

Father Brendan Lee

Some hope amongst the climate change foolishness

OPINIONSome hope amongst the climate change foolishness

Dr Mary McMillan

RAINBOW RIBBON: Queensland AIDS Council CEO Rebecca Reynolds, Arcare CEO Colin Singh, Local Liberal state member for Bonney, Sam OConnor at the opening of Arcare Parkwood.

Queensland's first LGBTI aged care opens

OUCH: Corticosteroid injections versus orthotics.

Heel pain: to jab or not to jab?

BLAST FROM THE PAST: Polio survivors at Polio Australia's 2017 health and wellness retreat on the Sunshine Coast.

Demanding action for polio survivors

Rowan Cowley

Chris Bowen says the health effects of climate change must be treated as a priority like cancer.

Climate change a health priority: Labor

4m ago

Champions: Wellington locals Diego Baradit and Charmaine Bell entered into the cob loaf competition. Photo: Taylor Jurd.

PHOTOSSee what was created at this year's Cob Loaf festival

6m ago

IN THE FIELD: Steph Cooke chats with local grazier at Young. Picture: Contributed.

Security for farmers now written in law

7m ago

The 146,000-hectare bushfire at Gospers Mountain in NSW continues to burn.

Tired firefighters get brief NSW reprieve

11m ago

Then Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy's dinner with an alleged mafia boss hurt the Liberals.

Vic Libs stay tough on crime despite loss

Benita Kolovos
14m ago

AUSTRAC's Nicole Rose says Westpac didn't report $11 billion in fund transfers over five years.

Morrison 'appalled' by Westpac allegations

Matt Coughlan
17m ago

Senator Cory Bernardi is leaving politics next month, after 13 years in Parliament.

Bernardi retirement boosts govt in Senate

18m ago

Pauline Hanson and Jacqui Lambie want more details on the government's union busting legislation.

Senators demand more detail on union bill

Matt Coughlan
28m ago

Wagga RDA head coach, Darren Judd said they are struggling to source hay. Pictured with volunteer Russell Ubrihien and one of the branch's 16 horses, Barney.

RDA in desperate need for hay

Olivia Calver
49m ago

Buyer, Tony Rutter, Tarcutta, and Delta auctioneer Jon Bergmeier, with Bobbara station manager Matt Cummins and agent Cam Rosser in the top priced pen of 351 Meat Plus wether lambs averaging 39.7 kilograms which sold for $168.

Meat Plus wether lambs sell to $168 at Galong

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Ray White Rural sold this yard of weaner steers at Dubbo for 315.2c/kg on behalf of Station Holdings, Wellington.

Mixed, larger yardings

Daniel Pedersen

AMSTERDAM: A postcard-worthy destination of picturesque canals, cafes and innovative galleries.

Win a $27,000 cruise for two

Joanne Crawford
2hrs ago

Our team took blood samples, four DNA samples and imbedded two GPS tracking devices while myself and eight others worked hard to keep the animal upright. Photos: Scott McRae

Combining conservation with wanderlust

Scott McRae

Working out how to switch off all the lights in a hotel room shouldn't be that difficult ... should it? Picture: Supplied

Room for improvement: What hotels could be doing better

Michael Turtle

INSPIRED: The Doonan Glasshouse boasts minimalist details, a pared back palette and a lush, tropical backdrop surrounding this modern family home.

Bathroom tips from inside the Doonan Glasshouse

Yucca Zehnder could also be used as a room divider and is available in many colours.

The art of hydronic heating

Don't risk it: Dogs will often try to chase or kill snakes resulting in snake bites usually to the dog's face and legs.

Protect your pets from snakes