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IN AGREEANCE: Riverina and Farrer Leagues both support the AFL's decision to reduce the player points limit and salary cap next season.

League presidents support points, cap reductions

Matt Malone

Ben Signor was in fine form for the under 15s Murrumbidgee side against Far West in the Cricket NSW Youth Championships. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Murrumbidgee sides mixed results at Cricket NSW Youth Championships

Liam Warren

BREAK THROUGH: Marchiori Constructions' Zac Whitworth gets past the Mitch Cooper Plumbing defence to score. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Marchiori Construction make strong start to season

Liam Warren

IN AGREEANCE: Riverina and Farrer Leagues both support the AFL's decision to reduce the player points limit and salary cap next season.

League presidents support points, cap reductions

EVENT: Griffith ladies wore pink to support the cause.

Griffith ladies dress in pink for charity golf day

Chris Cunial

SOLID START: Leagues Teao Woetai laid the foundation in his side's chase against Exies. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Leagues start second grade season with grand final rematch win

Liam Warren

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STARRING: Oumi Karenga-Hewitt, Cesare Piccinin, Jenny Ellis, Jess Murphey, and Matt Ingles. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Tickets on sale for GRAPA's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Kenji Sato

DRIVING SEAT: Mark Owen at the 2018 Women and Wheels workshop. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Crash course on driving basics to be held for Pink Up Griffith

Shaun Paterson

FIERCE: Heather Nolan competing at the 2018 Kyokushin Karate Championships.

What's on: Gardens, food, culture, karate

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STARRING: Oumi Karenga-Hewitt, Cesare Piccinin, Jenny Ellis, Jess Murphey, and Matt Ingles. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Tickets on sale for GRAPA's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Pathway to Peace seminar to be held for divorcees

Pathway to Peace seminar to be held for divorcees

Shaun Paterson

ACCC report into wine market to be in spotlight at wine roadshow

ACCC report into wine market to be in spotlight at wine roadshow

Calhan Behrendt

ENERGY: DMC (Dauntless Movement Crew) will put on a fire-breathing parkour acro performance featuring stunts, dance and acrobatic feats, as well as pyrotechnics.

Chill vibes, fire will Xcite and inspire at MY FEST 2019

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Sam & Roslyn Catanzariti
48 Harward Road, West Griffith

29th Griffith Garden Festival a showcase for city's green thumbs

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Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

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ENERGY: DMC (Dauntless Movement Crew) will put on a fire-breathing parkour acro performance featuring stunts, dance and acrobatic feats, as well as pyrotechnics.

Chill vibes, fire will Xcite and inspire at MY FEST 2019

WHAT A SIGHT: The citrus sculptures always attract quite a crowd across the duration of the festival, including Omkar, Gangi, Dipkar and Ashwini Rai in 2018.

Citrus sculptures produce a unique display

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Launch into the fun festivities of Griffith Spring Fest

Launch into the fun festivities of Griffith Spring Fest

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An elegant family residence with rural views that will stun

An elegant family residence with rural views that will stun

House of the Week

Enter the Griffith market with this endless opportunity

Enter the Griffith market with this endless opportunity

House of the Week

Sophistication and relaxation in stylish family living

Sophistication and relaxation in stylish family living

House of the Week

CHAIRWOMAN: Margaret King

Input being sought on Griffith base hospital plans

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

STAYING WELL: Oliver Liyou maintains his role as a valued member of his family and professional community.

Veterinarian finds time to heal himself

Jamie Brown

CHAIRWOMAN: Margaret King

Input being sought on Griffith base hospital plans

Flags, festivities and cultural feast for Griffith | Local Leader

Flags, festivities and cultural feast for Griffith | Local Leader

Carmel La Rocca

The highly-skilled team of 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses are provided to patients across Australia by the McGrath Foundation, free of charge and without referral.

Think in pink this October

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Attorney-General Christian Porter during Question Time on Tuesday. Picture: Alex Ellinghausen

Media bosses urge removal of politicians' power to sign off on prosecution of journalists

Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

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Secret source: why fighting for the truth is worth it

QUENCHING NEED: Tony 'Tank' Sergi, member for Murray Helen Dalton and Peter Cremasco are urging others to donate one megalitre of water to help farmers in other communities "worse off". PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Griffith irrigators to donate water to other drought-stricken areas

It's time to fight for your right to know

It's time to fight for your right to know

Seriously? You want fries with that mega, tripled stacked super-duper cheeseburger? Competitive eating and more in today's newsletter.

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You really want fries with that?

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

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Mill closure more than just a paper cut

Xavier Mardling

Meafou Sinapoa, PJ Lale, and Lemafoe Setefano

2019 Multicultural Festival is bigger than ever | Photos

Kenji Sato

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

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Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

PARIAH: Folau is unlikely to get the opportunity extended to Kyle Sandilands, Russell Packer and Matt Lodge. Picture: Janie Barrett

OPINION
Israel Folau won't get the second chance that others have

Father Brendan Lee

Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

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Real-life zombie ants are not a tall Halloween tale

Dr Mary McMillan

RAIDS: Executive editor John Lyons leads the AFP out of the ABC's Sydney headquarters in May this year. Picture: Wolter Peeters

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Why the right to know campaign is so important

Zoë Wundenberg

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Rosie Batty wants major reform of the family law system.

Family courts need to protect women: Batty

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Recent advice suggests cracks in Mascot Towers have continued widening and new ones have developed.

Owners approve Mascot Towers repairs loan

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The return of Islamic State brides would expose Australia to an increased risk, says Peter Dutton.

Islamic State wives need DNA tests: Dutton

Scott Morrison says he will personally congratulate Justin Trudeau on Wednesday.

Morrison congratulates Trudeau on victory

Laws are about to pass that allow Canberra to intervene in the energy market to protect consumers.

Labor wants worker rights in energy bill

Katina Curtis and Rebecca Gredley

Job cuts will be necessary as the ABC deals with less funding, says managing director David Anderson

Jobs to go at ABC, boss warns

Marnie Banger

Medevac laws were always about getting people to Australia through a back door, says Peter Dutton.

Dutton furious at 'back door' refugee laws

Daniel McCulloch

Scott Morrison says the victims and survivors of child sex abuse deserve an "ongoing" apology.

Ongoing apology for child abuse: Morrison

Rebecca Gredley

Aaron Picker, Bigga, Michael Green, Boudjah, Cooma and Lindsay Picker, Bigga with the top priced Boudjah ram at $7000 paraded by Landmark auctioneer, Rick Power.

Monaro white wool Merinos hit $7000

Stephen Burns

More stock hits markets in the Central West

More stock hits markets in the Central West

GEOFF PLASTO

COME TOGETHER: The Western Rams and Riverina players together after Saturday night's hit-out at West Wyalong. Photo: WESTERN RAMS

'We just wanted it more': Rams impress in lead-up to French clash

Nick Guthrie

The view across the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, Spain. Pictures: Michael Turtle

European gems off the tourist trail

Michael Turtle

Trying to find the best Osteria or Ristorante to sample some of the culinary offerings available can often be a hit and miss affair.

A taste of Tuscany

Scott McRae

Flight Centre advertised promotions in store and in print newspapers offering $250 vouchers to consumers who spent $1500 on a holiday package with Flight Centre. The vouchers were redeemable on their next holiday booked through Flight Centre.

Flight Centre amends voucher conditions

Wake wakey: The symptoms and causes of sleep disorders vary greatly.

Q: What is a sleep study and why do I need one?

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Jenean Spencer picking some fresh produce from her front garden at her home in Garren. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The science behind a food forest

Susan Parsons

Different type of pet: About three per cent of Australians own a reptile, according to a 2016 pet ownership survey by Animal Medicines Australia, with about half keeping lizards, 30 per cent with snakes and 12 per cent with turtles or tortoises.

Celebrate scaly creatures on Reptile Awareness Day