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BACK: Sam Foley has decided to return and play the season with Griffith. Picture: Liam Warren

Griffith get Foley back for another year

Matt Malone

WINNER: Tony McBride, pictured last year, easily won his grade during veterans golf this week. Picture: Anthony Stipo

Easy win for McBride in vets

John Bortolazzo

Joonas McDermott

Rhinos enjoy Wagga's visit with four wins from four games

Liam Warren

BACK: Sam Foley has decided to return and play the season with Griffith. Picture: Liam Warren

Griffith get Foley back for another year

BREAKING AWAY: Black and Whites' Sophie Bozic sets off on a long run which resulted in one of her three tries on Good Friday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Panthers pounce to maintain strong start to League Tag season

Liam Warren

FOCUS: Ken Waide is lining up his shot on the Griffith course recently. Picture: Anthony Stipo

Picture perfect course for Easter stableford

John Bortolazzo

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PROUD: Artwork by Patrick Napoli on display at Berton Vineyard Cellar Door over the Easter weekend. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

What's On: Easter Events and more across the weekend

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BLAST FROM PAST: Pioneer Park Museum's Jennifer O'Donnell-Priest and Bonnie Owen are busily preparing for Friday's jam-packed action day events. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

'A Fair Day in Bagtown': celebrating our pioneering history

Jacinta Dickins

ICONIC: Shannon Noll will perform in Griffith on Friday and Hillston for Live on the Lachlan on Saturday. PHOTO: Contributed

What's On: Nollsy comes to town for Live on the Lachlan

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PROUD: Artwork by Patrick Napoli on display at Berton Vineyard Cellar Door over the Easter weekend. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

What's On: Easter Events and more across the weekend

WINNER: 16-year-old Harriet Kelly took out Griffith's Young Musician of the Year award in 2018. PHOTO: Contributed

Griffith's young stars to perform in the spotlight

Jacinta Dickins

RETRO: Toni Childs will be appearing for a special show in Griffith on Saturday. PHOTO: Rae Mitchell

What's On: Toni Childs to wow and David Griggs explores existence

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Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

Rebecca Stern, of Mustard Made.

Savvy business mums are doin' it for themselves in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

Amber Drop Honey (500 grams), $10.50

Christmas Gift Guide: 15 of the hottest pressies UNDER $50

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

It's been a big year for honey - a recent report found 20 percent of Australian honey isn't pure - so Sven Stephan and Ana Martin, of Amber Drop Honey, are focusing on creating 100 percent Australian, pure, untreated honey.

The recipe for success in regional Australia

Emma Elsworthy

KICK BACK AND RELAX: There will be activities and fun for all in Griffith over the Easter long weekend.

An Easter weekend full of fun events

Ready for your family to make this house a home

House of the Week

Combine business and pleasure, or just sit back, relax and grow

No longer for auction, this home is now priced to sell

LEADER: Abby Molloy, People & Programs team leader at Griffith City Library.

Will it Your Way at library workshop

Abby Molloy

Hanwood Public Grandparents Day: Tyler Thacker and Kay Anderson. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Hanwood Public School spoils grandparents with special assembly

Reuben Wylie

Cyclists in the Ride for Country Kids talk to the pupils at Coolamon Central School.

Ride for Country Kids nears fundraising goal

Joanne Crawford

LEADER: Abby Molloy, People & Programs team leader at Griffith City Library.

Will it Your Way at library workshop

Bishop-elect: Reverend Donald Kirk will be the Riverina's 11th Anglican bishop and the first Anglican bishop based in Griffith. PHOTO: contributed

Victorian priest to become Griffith's resident Anglican bishop

Reuben Wylie

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are looking for local champions in every community to help lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year. More than 100 additional nurses are needed to meet demand.

How Pink will your town go to help women with breast cancer

Joanne Crawford

Recipe: courtesy of Sydney Seafood School. Photo: Franz Scheurer

Cuttlefish with chorizo and potatoes, pan-fried

Group 20 2019 round three | photos, results

How the python managed to get the drop on the tawny frogmouth is currently unknown

Watch a python devour a tawny frogmouth

Firefighters tackle the blaze as flames and smoke rise from Notre Dame cathedral as it burns in Paris. Photo: Thibault Camus/AP

See inside fire-ravaged Notre Dame

DOUBLE WHAMMY: Anastasia Comarin came away named Griffith's Young Musician of the Year as well as People's Choice. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Meet Griffith's Young Musician of the Year Anastasia Comarin | Video

Jacinta Dickins

PARTY TIME: Griffith 15-year-old Kahlan Spencer celebrates a goal with Reece Matheson at Crossroads Oval on Saturday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Second quarter storm helps Swans to big win | Photos

Matt Malone

Winx says farewell, with Randwick a sell-out

John Ellicott

A police van parked outside the Ecuadorian embassy in London after Julian Assange was arrested. Julian Assange (inset) as he was taken from the embassy.

Julian Assange arrested by British police

Costas Pitas in London

We are stronger when we stand together

1hr ago

Billionaires hold the power for real change

Climate future relies on an end to division

YOUR SAY: Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia is on the lookout for older Australians to be part of its 2019 Federal Election Panel. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Federal election: Be a voice for older Australians

"Who would have thought it?": Prolific singer-songwriter Brian Cadd, once described as "Australia's answer to Quincy Jones", marvels at a lifetime in the music business. His latest album, recorded in Nashville, is Silver City.

Brian Cadd rocks his babies

John Piggott

'URBAN COMMUNITY': An artist's impression of the Discovery Rise planned development at James Cook University's Townsville campus. Image: Supplied.

Work starts on university-based retirement communities

Geraldine Cardozo

Labor wants an inquiry to investigate two controversial taxpayer-funded water buybacks in 2017.

Labor demands judicial inquiry into water

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Police are looking for a man following a sexual assault at a Victorian beach on Easter Sunday.

Woman assaulted by stranger on Vic beach

1hr ago

Labor doesn't expect Clive Palmer to do any preference deals with the party.

Labor not counting on Palmer preferences

1hr ago

Turkish nationals have been banned from attending the Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli.

Turks banned from Anzac Gallipoli service

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison heads a soccer ball at near Adelaide on Tuesday.

Day 14 of the federal election campaign

2hrs ago

Bill Shorten has focused on long-term casuals in his jobs pitch as he campaigns in Queensland.

Labor expands jobs pitch to casual workers

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

Former Motorist Enthusiast Party Senator Ricky Muir wants to return to parliament at the election.

Ricky Muir up for another shot in Senate

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to announce measures for veterans.

Morrison's $63 million promise to veterans

Katina Curtis
2hrs ago

Little Big Dairy Co co-owner Jim Elliot says if the recent milk shortages don't convey the clear message farmgate milk prices are not enough, nothing ever will. Photo by Rachael Webb.

Milk shortages a 'no brainer'

Daniel Pedersen
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Bernie O'Connor not only celebrating his win at Packsaddle Gymkhana and Bikekhana on Sunday but also the rain that fell. While it was only 10mm, it was the first decent rainfall the region had recorded in two years. Photo by Mia Degoumois from Packsaddle Roadhouse.

Not drought breaking rain but it's a decent start

Samantha Townsend

Brunchilli Vanahlem Eileen 2 was awarded Sydney Royal supreme champion dairy female for 2019.

Jersey studs dominate interbreed

Hannah Powe, Olivia Calver & Jamie Brown

MOUTHWATERING EXHIBIT: A 1971 McLaren M8-F CanAm car stands in splendid isolation in The Bend’s Welcome Centre.

Tailem Bend - The accidental motorsport star

Brent Davison

Australians aren't letting travel costs stop their holiday fun.

Travelling Aussies pay top dollar for their accommodation

Get your Game of Thrones fix in person, on site

How to creating magic in the garden

21m ago

Imagine being greeted by this when you get to work of a morning. Photo: FILE.

A dog at work can make you more productive

Grace Ryan

CUTIE PIES: You can house-train your pet rabbits and let them exercise in your home.

Curious animals that make great pets

RSPCA