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TREASURE: Archie Roach was honoured to be recognised as Victoria's Australian Of The Year for 2020. Picture: Anthony Brady

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

Josh Leeson

WELCOMED: Can Assist president Olga Forner has welcomed the provider process for a proposed Griffith radiation therapy unit opening up as a local unit could help keep cancer sufferers stay close to their families during a stressful period. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

Local radiation therapy unit to help reduce anxiety for MIA cancer sufferers

Calhan Behrendt

TRAGEDY: Murray MP Helen Dalton compared the situation at Lake Wyangan to that of the Menindee fish kill last year.

Murray MP says mass fish kill 'could have been avoided'

Shaun Paterson

Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHYou're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

CLOSING TIME: Yenda RSL sub-branch president Alan Wakley said the decision to close the Yenda Diggers Club was "catastrophic" for the sub-branch as the Diggers Club has long been home for them. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

Diggers Club closing 'catastrophic' as groups work to find new meeting place

Calhan Behrendt

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overseas arrivals slashed by more than half

Kirsten Lawson

Sugar tax a 'step in the right direction' to fixing Riverina smiles

Sugar tax a 'step in the right direction' to fixing Riverina smiles

Shaun Paterson

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Medical costs are being shifted to patients

HAVE YOUR SAYLETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Medical costs are being shifted to patients

Pandemic ends 2020 Deni Ute Muster 'despite our best efforts'

Virtual arts project nets funding boost as city's theatre looks to relaunch

DPI report states 'no one cause' to blame for Lake Wyangan fish kill

Petrol prices in Griffith sees decrease across first half of 2020

TREASURE: Archie Roach was honoured to be recognised as Victoria's Australian Of The Year for 2020. Picture: Anthony Brady

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: Keeping track of developments one week out from the planned Farrer and Riverina Leagues.

BOMBSHELL: Rolling AFL Riverina updates

OUT: Theo Valeri in action for the Swans in 2019 - the Swans will sit this year out and a combined Riverina and Farrer leagues competition could kick off.

Farrer League calls it quits, teams could join Riverina League

UNDERWAY: Member for Farrer Sussan Ley said a proposed radiation therapy unit for Griffith is currently looking for providers to submit applications to the federal health minister. PHOTO: Mark Jesser

Radiation therapy unit still planned for city as provider applications open

NEW ERA: Aanya Whitehead is the new president of the Murrumbidgee Regional Conservatorium of Music. PHOTO: Contributed

New president appointed for Murrumbidgee Regional Conservatorium of Music

TREASURE: Archie Roach was honoured to be recognised as Victoria's Australian Of The Year for 2020. Picture: Anthony Brady

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

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Farrer League calls it quits, teams could join Riverina League

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Local radiation therapy unit to help reduce anxiety for MIA cancer sufferers

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BOMBSHELL: Rolling AFL Riverina updates

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Murray MP says mass fish kill 'could have been avoided'

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WATCHYou're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

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OUT: Theo Valeri in action for the Swans in 2019 - the Swans will sit this year out and a combined Riverina and Farrer leagues competition could kick off.

Farrer League calls it quits, teams could join Riverina League

Peter Doherty

BIRD'S EYE VIEW: Keeping track of developments one week out from the planned Farrer and Riverina Leagues.

BOMBSHELL: Rolling AFL Riverina updates

Peter Doherty

Griffith Swans coach Will Griggs

Griffith bite the bullet

Peter Doherty

OUT: Theo Valeri in action for the Swans in 2019 - the Swans will sit this year out and a combined Riverina and Farrer leagues competition could kick off.

Farrer League calls it quits, teams could join Riverina League

Black and Whites' Taneeka Carr

Group 20 flashback: 2019 League Tag major semi final

Liam Warren

The Eagles early last year after breaking a long losing streak with victory against Leeton-Whitton.

Eagles out: RFNL club withdrawal

Peter Doherty

The Western Explorer Highway offers a wonderful experience in its own right. While unsealed, it is an excellent road, suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. It transects the world's largest remaining stretch of temperate rainforest. Picture: Off The Path

The ultimate Tassie road trip: The road to nowhere

Maeve McKenna
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It's Millthorpe's citizens that make it such an inviting and delightful part of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Millthorpe offers a warm welcome, culinary delights and a fascinating history

Scott McCrae

Swimming with humpback whales in Jervis Bay. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Your complete guide to winter holidaying in Jervis Bay

Michael Turtle

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CHANGE: Malachi, Deb and Connor Whitfield pose for a photo with Tharbogang Public School's sculpture in 2019. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Spring Fest to continue 'but not as we know it'

Declan Rurenga

YEARS GONE: Throwback to Jackson Chesterfield from Canyon Leigh enjoying the Deni Ute Muster in 2018.

Deni Ute Muster holds out hope for green light

Jessica McLaughlin

WELCOME: The art gallery's trainee Russell Charles, programs officer Anthea di Salva and gallery co-ordinator Ray Wholohan prepare for visitors. PHOTO: Contributed

Gallery welcomes Haunting from Friday

CHANGE: Malachi, Deb and Connor Whitfield pose for a photo with Tharbogang Public School's sculpture in 2019. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

Spring Fest to continue 'but not as we know it'

UP CLOSE ONLINE: Gallery co-ordinator Ray Wholohan said people of all ages were welcome to enter the gallery's latest exhibition. PHOTO: Declan Rurenga

Exhibition will get up close during isolation

Declan Rurenga

COMING TOGETHER: Bobby Singh, Tony Singh, Harry Singh, Babu Singh, Craig O'Keefe and Mintu Singh at Curry & Jam. PHOTO: Hannah Higgins

WHAT'S ONCountry Education Foundation aided by live music and great curry

Shaun Paterson

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Five reasons why you should convert to plantation shutters for your windows

Five reasons why you should convert to plantation shutters for your windows

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 path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Majority resell for a profit

Majority resell for a profit

SA WINNER: Spinifex House by Khab Architects. Photo - Peter Barnes.

A new take on the beach shack

Ruth Lewis

EXPERTS: More than half of all Australians taking out a mortgage consult a broker.

Navigating you through the mortgage minefield

Ruth Lewis

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Gary Bentley

TEA AND TALK: Area News columnist Jenna Woodland talks about how intimacy is being open and curious about your partner and not just sex.

TEA AND TALK: Intimacy is not just sex, it's curiosity

Jenna Woodland

GAMBLE: Often the information used in computer prediction software programs can be obtained from the betting pages of your local newspaper at very little cost.

Scamwatch: Fancy a punt? Don't fall for a betting or sports investment scam

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Carmel La Rocca

Planning for Griffith's Multicultural Festival to continue

Carmel La Rocca

DONATION: Rotary Club of Griffith Avanti members Vicki Stonestreet (left), Margaret Bandiera (middle right) and Margaret Keith (right) donate $10,000 in funds to the Linking Communities Network's Kirrilly Salvestro to help furnish two purpose-built crisis units at the city's women's refuge. PHOTO: Calhan Behrendt

Refuge for women to furnish new units through $10,000 donation

Calhan Behrendt

Personal protective equipment is needed by medical professionals treating people with coronavirus and other conditions.Picture: Karleen Minney

Transparency needed on protective equipment stocks

How much? Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThe great fried chicken farce and more

Victoria's police commissioner has issued a stern warning following ridiculous and blatant breaches. Picture: Shutterstock

Fast food feasters, sex workers and whale watchers listed in 'blatant' lockdown breaches

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overseas arrivals slashed by more than half

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Shutterstock

Record cases in Melbourne, residents asked to wear masks

Kirsten Lawson

New COVID-19 case in NT

New COVID-19 case in NT

Elliot Williams

Social distancing in the House of Representatives. There are concerns the coronavirus pandemic has concentrated executive power, bypassing the Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRisks of new rules '400 times greater than sport rorts', think-tank warns

Katie Burgess

"Please scream inside your heart," a Japanese theme park has implored thrillseekers. Seems reasonable advice for 2020, really. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTAdvice for 2020: Please scream inside your heart

Janine Graham

TREASURE: Archie Roach was honoured to be recognised as Victoria's Australian Of The Year for 2020. Picture: Anthony Brady

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

Flashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from July 2017 | Photos

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from July 2017 | Photos

Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHYou're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

Black and Whites' Taneeka Carr

Group 20 flashback: 2019 League Tag major semi final

Photo: Shutterstock

OPINIONDietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Dr James Muecke AM

Flashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from July 2016

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from July 2016

The Area News

BRIGHT SPARKS: DMA'S are, from left, Johnny Took, Tommy O'Dell and Matt Mason. Picture: McLean Stephenson

DMA'S hope COVID-19 doesn't dull glowing stadium rock appeal

Josh Leeson

BUILDING BRIDGES: A bridge is lowered over the drainage channel at the intersection of Beaumont Road and Kidman Way. PHOTO: Contributed

Hanwood Cycleway builds a bridge towards completion | VIDEO

Calhan Behrendt

Protecting teens in cyberspace

Protecting teens in cyberspace

Jessie Mitchell

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Gary Bentley

JUST LIKE A SCOUT: As a parent, it is always good to be prepared, especially on those long car trips with a good supply of wet wipes, sick bags, hand sanitiser and spare clothes.

Essential parenting supplies

Christy Kidner

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

GOOD HEALTH: Dr Michael Mosley has written a new book about coronavirus that includes an entire section dedicated to boosting the immune system.

Michael Mosley: How to boost the immune system

Samara Ross

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

Friends gathered at Palm Beach on the Gold Coast to mourn Olympic snowboarder Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin.

Paddle pays tribute to Olympian Pullin

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With a growing number of cases from community transmission, Victorians are urged to wear masks.

Vic investigating community transmissions

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RECOVERED: Naida Jillett, of Legana, contracted COVID-19 in March and is now donating convalescent plasma as part of a treatment trial. Picture: Neil Richardson

COVID-19 survivor wants to be part of the solution

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NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard told recent arrivals from Victoria to consider returning home.

Sydney pub virus cluster now five

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Authorities are recommending that Victorians start wearing masks in crowded places.

Vic records 216 new coronavirus cases

Karen Sweeney
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The government has cut the number of flights with returning Australians to pay for their quarantine.

Victoria records another virus death

Colin Brinsden
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The influx of travellers to Queensland is expected to continue by road and air over the weekend.

Two new coronavirus cases in Queensland

Cheryl Goodenough
2hrs ago

Australia may avoid a financial cliff in September, if support payments are not abruptly stopped.

Fiscal 'slope' rather than 'cliff' likely

Colin Brinsden

SHOWING SOON: Quirindi Royal Pictures will begin screening movies again at the end of the month. Photo: supplied

Show not on, theatre events starting up

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APPROVAL: The pair were given rare approval to do a low orbit of the Sydney harbour, and the pilot's view can't compare to commercial plane windows. Photos: Supplied

Ultra-light flight soars into history books | Photos

Jacinta Dickins
2hrs ago

15 Angus cows 5-6 years PTIC sold for $1780. Photo: IRLX Inverell

Weaner heifers at Inverell sold to 430c/kg

Stephen Burns

UNEARTHED: Creating the appearance of rising from the ground below, The Buxton house was designed by architect Martin Rubenstein. Photos by Ernesto Arriagada. Produced with BowerBird.

A unique house design that's on the rise

2hrs ago

What the banks look at when considering you for a home loan

What the banks look at when considering you for a home loan

Noel Whittaker

Make a statement: Dulux Design Gold Effect in Gold Vintage. Room styled by Liberty Interiors. Pictures: Dulux Australia.

Create an impressive feature wall