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STRONG CONNECTIONS: Regional residents are encouraged to make submission to the review and improve telecommunications in the country.

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Worry over Griffith's capacity to cope with COVID outbreak

Worry over Griffith's capacity to cope with COVID outbreak

Members of Local Health Districts across the state have been grilled in the inquiry's first nine hearings.

Haves and have nots: Inquiry dives into the murky waters of rural and regional health

SYSTEM OVERWHELMED: Health Services Union NSW Secretary Gerard Hayes.

We won't be ready after a decade of belt tightening - HSU boss

Liz Hayes interviewing Mal Brough.

"It reeks of a system that needs urgent attention": Liz Hayes

Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

The Area News' Pascoe Cup MIA All Stars

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Best of the best on court from the MIA

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Strong showing from Swans at awards night

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Cricket NSW hopeful of return to play in mid-October

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AFL grand final day with a difference

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There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

MODERNA TIMES: Griffith Amcal Pharmacy's Pat Zirilli, Elise Cappello, Chandelle Perre, Karen Edgcome-Lucas and Leanne Foley (seated). PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

Moderna joins Pfizer and AstraZeneca in vaccine rollout

MLHD lists number of new COVID exposure sites in Riverina

MLHD lists number of new COVID exposure sites in Riverina

Tamworth Regional Council started a trial rapid antigen testing program of water department staff on Wednesday. Photo: file

Rapid COVID-19 testing trial rolled out in regional NSW

Andrew Messenger

This week's lockdown protests in Melbourne have politicians on edge. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISProtests, politics and the trouble with George

Karen Barlow

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

Alex Crowe

The Area News' Pascoe Cup MIA All Stars

The Area News' Pascoe Cup MIA All Stars

Liam Warren

Best of the best on court from the MIA

Best of the best on court from the MIA

Liam Warren

POLLING NIGHT: Jack Rowston was among the Swans first graders to pick up votes in the Jim Quinn Medal. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Strong showing from Swans at awards night

Liam Warren

The Area News' Pascoe Cup MIA All Stars

The Area News' Pascoe Cup MIA All Stars

THUMBS UP: A potential mid-October start date will be welcome news.

Cricket NSW hopeful of return to play in mid-October

Liam Warren

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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INSPIRATION: Griffith Show Society President said the only limit to entries was 'imagination'. PHOTO: Griffith Show Society

WHAT'S ONScarecrow season is here!

Elizabeth Gracie

SWIMMING SAFELY: Founder of Bambigi Aboriginal Kids Swimming Piper Stewart at Griffith Regional Aquatic Centre. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONLearn 2 Swim at Griffith Swim Splash School and Bambigi

Elizabeth Gracie

WAS THERE EVER A MORE WOEFUL TALE: Virtual rehearsals conducted during lockdown for GRAPAs production of Romeo and Juliet. PHOTO: Bonnie Owen

WHAT'S ONShakespeare under the stars has new November dates

Elizabeth Gracie

INSPIRATION: Griffith Show Society President said the only limit to entries was 'imagination'. PHOTO: Griffith Show Society

WHAT'S ONScarecrow season is here!

A PUMPKIN OF A TIME: Winning entry of the 'Craft item featuring a pumpkin' category. PHOTO: Griffith Show Society

WHAT'S ONGiant pumpkin growing competition open for entries

Elizabeth Gracie

BIG CROWDS: All of Griffith lined Banna Avenue in 2019, to watch hundreds of cards cruise the street in the name of charity. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt.

WHAT'S ONGriffith's Biggest Lap on hold for second year in a row

Elizabeth Gracie

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Boarding Captain Holly Small, Vice-Captain Annabelle Simpson and Deputy Principal, Director of Boarding, Lucy Cumming.

Fostering capable young women

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Australia's favourite home design trends for spring 2021

Australia's favourite home design trends for spring 2021

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

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Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Margaret King.

LOCAL LEADER: Dementia Action Week begins in Griffith

Margaret King

Karen Tagliapietra

LOCAL LEADER: Library ready for school holidays

Karen Tagliapietra

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

Carmel La Rocca.

'Always reason for hope during uncertain times'

Carmel La Rocca

Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

State record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

WATCHState record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

NSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

WATCHNSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

Kiera Thompson in Martyrs Lane. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWA ghostly tale deals with grief

Ron Cerabona

Franois Civil, left and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWFrench cop yarn is fun but uneven

Jane Freebury

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy

Bailee McDonald, Hayley Perez, Maddie Lyons, Emma Sinor, Cheyenne Vardanega, Brittany Duff, Teagan Carnell, Paige Johnson, Francesca Smith and Natasha Brasington.

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 34 photos in The Area News from September 2006

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Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSupport for ditching French subs deal is heartening

Simon Cowan

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It's time for state politicians to listen to teachers

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: It's time for state politicians to listen to teachers

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Despite a strong vaccination drive, COVID-19 cases remain high in west and southwest Sydney.

NSW beach crowds broken up, 11 new deaths

Police arrested dozens of people as protesters initially gathered at Melbourne's Luna Park.

Anti-lockdown Vic protests run out of puff

The ACT has opened another testing clinic. It is set to become the first jurisdiction to reach 60 per cent of its residents over 16 being fully vaccinated against COVID. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTThere remains good news among the high COVID numbers

The 'Robot Olympics' concluded in a vast old limestone mine in the US state of Kentucky.

Aussies claim silver at 'Robot Olympics'

Protesters have again turned out in opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

NSW has recorded 1007 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

A contractor worked below deck on Spirit of Tasmania vessels on Monday and Tuesday while infectious.

Tas ferry crew negative after COVID scare

Callum Godde

More than 37,000 vaccine doses and 59,000 tests were administered in the 24 hours to Friday evening.

Victoria logs 847 virus cases, one death

Gus McCubbing and Callum Godde

Easy-care petunias, lobelia, geraniums, alyssum and trailing Dichondra Silver Falls will decorate a vertical planter throughout summer.

Containing the colour

FIONA OGILVIE

Emerald grower Neek Morawitz and new Cotton Australia chairman Nigel Burnett mark the start of the season.

Familiar face to lead peak cotton body into expected bumper season

Billy Jupp

Deputy Premier John Barilaro with Nationals MLC Sam Farraway at the Parkes freight centre discussing the new Special Activation Precinct.

Parkes precinct starts - gateway to east, west, north and south

John Ellicott

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram