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COME ON IN: Cassandra Campbell-Smith and Peta Dummet are welcoming community members to visit the new centre on Olympic Street for an expo on December 15th. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONCommunity Centre to showcase providers in expo event

Elizabeth Gracie
33m ago

WIN: De Bortoli Wines has enjoyed some award-winning success recently. Photo: Supplied

Experience pays off for De Bortoli Wines

Talia Pattison
2hrs ago

Hope: Diabetes Educator Annette Parkes-Considine, of Hunter Diabetes Centre, says a diabetes diagnosis is not "all doom and gloom" with the right care and support.

SILENT ASSASSINWhy a type 2 diabetes diagnosis isn't all doom and gloom

Anita Beaumont

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Kayla Osborne

HEADSPACE: Sharron Dean and Isabella Mirando from Griffith Headspace had some ideas to stave off loneliness over the Christmas weeks. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd

Lonely over Christmas? You're not alone

Cai Holroyd

TAKING ACTION: Griffith teachers are calling on the NSW Department of Education to make some serious changes. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

"More than thanks": Teachers strike across state

Elizabeth Gracie

FESTIVE FUN: Carolers at the 2020 event enjoying the show. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

WHAT'S ONCarolers to bring in festive cheer

Elizabeth Gracie

BUSINESS OWNER: Jarrod Salton is the owner of the upcoming 'Sultan Hobbies' store on Banna Avenue. PHOTO: Cai Holroyd

Young man building business in Griffith

Cai Holroyd

COUNCIL ELECTIONSAlarming rate of informal votes in Griffith election

SILENT ASSASSINHow to manage fastest-growing chronic disease in Australia

Griffith North students named Riverina Champions for debating

SES searching for flood rescue operators

COME ON IN: Cassandra Campbell-Smith and Peta Dummet are welcoming community members to visit the new centre on Olympic Street for an expo on December 15th. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONCommunity Centre to showcase providers in expo event

33m ago

OPERATOR PLEASE: Anthony Hatch and Brad Palmer are two of Griffith SES's flood rescuers. PHOTO: Contributed

SES searching for flood rescue operators

DARING DOLPHINS: Abbey Martin, Jayli O'Connor, Abdurrehman Syed Khaja, Sophie Webb and Daniel Mitchell

Griffith North students named Riverina Champions for debating

A NO BRAINER: Member for Murray Helen Dalton and Riverina Cancer Care CEO Damien Williams both say the bulk billing of radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients is an easy decision to make by the State Government. PHOTO: Supplied

Bulk billed radiation therapy on horizon

Something odd in the woods: A still from Firewatch, developed by video game studio Campo Santo. Picture: Campo Santo

Another lockdown discovery: story-driven video games

75 year old Kevin Mason has been fishing the waters of the south coast his whole life. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Fishing for justice: 'It's really affected my life'

WHAT'S ONCommunity Centre to showcase providers in expo event

33m ago

Wins for Blake and Dunstone at Griffith Cycle Club championship

1hr ago

Experience pays off for De Bortoli Wines

2hrs ago

SILENT ASSASSINWhy a type 2 diabetes diagnosis isn't all doom and gloom

08:00AM

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

17:30PM

Lonely over Christmas? You're not alone

17:00PM

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian.

DIGESTTime to turn up the music and turn down the dysfunction

Morocco halts all inbound flights for fear of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

208 cases and no deaths as NSW vaccination rate stalls

Matt Carr

MOVEMENT: The national vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the Therapeutic Goods Administration's approval of the Pfizer vaccination on Sunday.

Vaccine approval a shot for return to normal for at-risk kids

Beau Greenway

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong, CANBERRA TIMES.

FREE15 cases of omicron variant reported as vaccine approved for younger children

Grace Ryan

Health Minister Greg Hunt said the vaccine rollout for school-age children was one step closer after the TGA's approval. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Peace of mind for parents': COVID vaccines for kids set to start in January

Dan Jervis-Bardy

VICTOR: Nigel Dunstone took out the A grade road race at the Griffith Cycle Club club championship. PHOTO: Contibuted

Wins for Blake and Dunstone at Griffith Cycle Club championship

Helen Vowles
1hr ago

RISING: Aidan Fattore snatches the long course lead in the Hotfoot competition. PHOTO: Contributed

Drop in numbers doesn't affect fierce contest on Scenic Hill

Ron Anson

CLOSE: Jai Kenny starred with a strong partnership with Fletcher Robertson as Griffith fell to a narrow defeat to Hay. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Junior cricket roars back into full swing

Roy Binks

VICTOR: Nigel Dunstone took out the A grade road race at the Griffith Cycle Club club championship. PHOTO: Contibuted

Wins for Blake and Dunstone at Griffith Cycle Club championship

1hr ago

ON TARGET: Lachlan Spry picked up a wicket to help Coro take a five-wicket win over Diggers in fourth grade. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Eagles continue to fly away in fourth grade

Liam Warren

Andrew McIntyre picked up five wickets to help Coro come away with a 19-run victory over Leagues

Diggers move to the top of second grade with day-night success

Liam Warren

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

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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COME ON IN: Cassandra Campbell-Smith and Peta Dummet are welcoming community members to visit the new centre on Olympic Street for an expo on December 15th. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONCommunity Centre to showcase providers in expo event

Elizabeth Gracie
33m ago

FESTIVE FUN: Carolers at the 2020 event enjoying the show. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

WHAT'S ONCarolers to bring in festive cheer

Elizabeth Gracie

A EVENT FOR ALL: Dana Mamafaimoa and Moape Sigamisucuvimaka from the Methodist Church of Fiji are encouraging community members to come down and enjoy pacific islander culture, and donate to a worthy cause.

WHAT'S ONMethodist Church of Fiji fundraise for bus

Elizabeth Gracie

COME ON IN: Cassandra Campbell-Smith and Peta Dummet are welcoming community members to visit the new centre on Olympic Street for an expo on December 15th. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONCommunity Centre to showcase providers in expo event

33m ago

STAR TO FOLLOW: Banna Avenue Christmas lights will be switched on at 7.45pm on Friday.

THINGS TO DOWHAT'S ON: Banna Ave to light up and votes to be cast

The Area News

READY TO RUN: City2lake committee members Belinda Johns, Sonia Callipari, Deanna Rosa, Geoff Bortolin, Cheryle Wood alongside Can Assist Griffith President Olga Forner are looking forward to the 2022 event and are currently looking for sponsors to get involved with the fun. PHOTO: Lizzie Gracie

WHAT'S ONCity2Lake returns for 2022

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

Consider these common reasons for car accidents to ensure safety!

5 Most common causes of car accidents

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Celebrity sheep promised bag of chips when owner's 'wacky' house sells

Hamish Geale

Price growth is strongest in coastal and lifestyle markets, CoreLogic said. Picture: Shutterstock

Property round-up: Near 10 years to get a deposit together for a house in the regions

Jen Melocco

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

MEANINGFUL MESSAGE: Artist Lisa Taliano, Kendells store manager Tracey Pisan and Can Assist's Olga Forner with new cards available at Kendells. PHOTO: Declan Rurenga

Unique cards deliver more than heartfelt message

Declan Rurenga

WELCOME: More than 100 Goolgowi residents gathered outside the Royal Mail Hotel to cheer Brenton Byrne on as he completed his challenge. Picture: Andrew McLean Photography

IN DEPTHSoldier's journey unites Riverina town after 'harrowing' year

Monty Jacka

BE WISE: Be suspicious of too-good-to-be-true offers and any sellers that ask you to pay by bank transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Margaret King.

LOCAL LEADER: Health committee calling for new members

Margaret King

WELCOME: Applications for Local Health Advisory Committee volunteers are open, pictured are LHAC chairwomen Margaret King (Griffith), Gayle Murphy (Narrandera) and Fran Day (Lockhart). PHOTO: Contributed

Volunteers called to apply to be on health committees

75 year old Kevin Mason has been fishing the waters of the south coast his whole life. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Fishing for justice: 'It's really affected my life'

SUDDEN STORM: Flash flooding around streets in South Penrith, NSW. Picture: Sydney Land Services (Twitter)

WATCHShopping centre roof collapses in sudden storm

1hr ago

ERUPTION: The race is on to rescue 27 villagers missing after a volcano erupted in Indonesia, killing 22.

WATCHRescue abandoned as volcano continues to erupt

Hope: Diabetes Educator Annette Parkes-Considine, of Hunter Diabetes Centre, says a diabetes diagnosis is not "all doom and gloom" with the right care and support.

SILENT ASSASSINWhy a type 2 diabetes diagnosis isn't all doom and gloom

Senator Katy Gallagher at home in quarantine with daughter Evie who contracted COVID-19 earlier this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Talk to parents who have watched their kids struggle to breathe': Gallagher hits back

Miriam Webber

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Finn McHugh

ADDRESS: Faux chief health advisor Greg Tristan addresses the media about the government's failed attempt to vaccinate against the Christmas spirit.

WATCHInoculating the nation against 'the Christmas spirit'

Ashley Walmsley

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

Shivé Prema
Matt Carr

The arts industry was hit hard by COVID. Picture: Craig George

OPINIONGiving a vulnerable workforce a fresh start

Marcela Slepica

Gas plan a big worry for regional Australia

OPINIONGas plan a big worry for regional Australia

David Shearman

Why employees must return to the office

OPINIONWhy employees must return to the office

Maureen Kyne

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

The small business lobby wants change in the way firms are charged fees for new payment methods.

Rise of tap and go 'hurts servos, grocers'

25m ago

Employment Minister Stuart Robert says the government provides incentives for older job seekers.

Business wants incentive for older workers

29m ago

Works on Skyfarm are expected to continue for another 12 months.

Melbourne car park turned into Skyfarm

33m ago

The weather bureau is concerned about the potential for more flooding as a trough sweeps across NSW.

More rain expected for NSW over 48 hours

37m ago

Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will not be sending officials to next year's Winter Olympics.

No Aust officials for Winter Olympics: PM

Andrew Brown
41m ago

The South Australian government will partner with four companies to set up the Australian Space Park

Adelaide to host space manufacturing hub

Tim Dornin
58m ago

Supermarkets and other essential stores can choose to bar the unvaxxed under Qld's vaccine mandate.

Qld supermarkets, chemists may mandate jab

Marty Silk
1hr ago

Kronosaurus Korner museum's Rob Ievers examines the Ichtyosaur find at Richmond.

Bones of 110 million year old Ichtyosaurus found in outback Queensland

Derek Barry
1hr ago

Future Farmers Network director Samantha Noon.

Agriculture, the career of opportunity

Samantha Noon

There is a strong correlation between energy markets and oilseed markets due to the high amount of vegetable oils used for bio-diesel production.

Getting the good oil on golden crop

Samuel Reichstein, AWB
2hrs ago

Nigel and Julie Porter, Wilga Downs, Tullamore, and Randal Grayson, Forbes Livestock and Agency Company, with heavy lambs which sold for $310.20/hd. Photo: Supplied

Heavy lambs in demand as southern processers look north

Billy Jupp

New research suggests Viagra might help to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could Viagra help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Ellen Phiddian
1hr ago

Take an interest in reading and numbers kids. It will serve you well into the future.

A little life advice for kids who are into cars and their parents

Sam Hollier
1hr ago

HOT STUFF: The seasoning of a cast-iron skillet is the the hard, protective coating formed by heating fats and oil on cast iron. Photo: Shutterstock

How to season a cast iron skillet