Griffith news, sport and weather | The Area News | Griffith, NSW

SCHOOLS SHAKE UP: Former Western Australian premier Dr Geoff Gallop chaired the inquiry into the value of teachers and is now pushing for teachers workloads and salaries to be overhauled. Picture: FILE

Teachers push for pay rise, more class planning time

CLOSE CALL: Group 20 Indigenous' Kane Simpson was adjudged to have just grounded the ball before Barbarians' Kane Hammond was able to deal with the ball. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Roger Penrith Memorial clash ends with draw

MAKING HISTORY: Bonnie Owen and Noel Townsend have brought history to life with their collaboration. PHOTO: Kat Vella

History making 'Sol's Ark' now immortalised in film

HELPING HAND: Griffith resident Vall Giddey receives some helpful advice from Service NSW representative Emily Dowling. Photo: Monty Jacka

Closing the digital divide at the library

EARLY RISERS: Dick Paul, Sue Fordham, Laurence Patterson and Sue Chittick-Dalton are down at Jondaryan avenue, mallets in hand for a 7.30am start three times a week. PHOTO: Kat Vella

Croquet club hopes to improve their 'interesting' lawn with community help

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

Teachers push for pay rise, more class planning time

09:00AM

Growers urged to take action against fruit flies

19:00PM

Riverina women set for Country campaign

17:00PM

HAVE YOUR SAYEarly questions raised as floodmap goes on exhibition

17:00PM

Broken promises: Why Pioneer don't trust their park will be replaced

16:30PM

Gym nightmare finally over after 16 months of 'headaches'

14:00PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Andrew Leigh in question time on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThe companies that handed back $125m in JobKeeper

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Janine Graham

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

NEW CAMPAIGN: The Riverina Women's League team at training under new coach Andrew Hinchcliffe in preparation for the Country Championships. Picture: Les Smith

Riverina women set for Country campaign

Peter Doherty

CONCERN: Leagues' Tom Greenaway is nursing a shoulder injury after their defeat to Diggers heading into this weekend. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Leagues could secure minor premiership with victory

Liam Warren

BIG YEAR: Mason Donadel is one to look out for heading into the 2021 season for Yoogali SC. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Yoogali SC find out opponents for FFA Cup preliminary round

Liam Warren

NEW CAMPAIGN: The Riverina Women's League team at training under new coach Andrew Hinchcliffe in preparation for the Country Championships. Picture: Les Smith

Riverina women set for Country campaign

LONG BOMB: Swans' Jenna Richards looks to find a teammate downfield during their opening game of the season against North Wagga. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Richards focusing on weekly improvement rather than results

Liam Warren

HEADING OFF: The under 12's boys side who will represent Griffith at the Junior State Cup over the weekend in Wagga. PHOTO: Contributed

Strong numbers heading to Wagga

Liam Warren

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle
1hr ago

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

Explore Travel

Get the digital version of The Latest Paper

Get the digital version of the Latest Paper

READ NOW

HARD WORK STARTS: Henry V cast members (from left) Bonnie Owen, Mandy Page, Bernie Maxwell and Jake Speer during a rehearsal on the weekend. Photo: Contributed

Stepping up the intensity as rehearsals start

The Irrigator

IN TOWN: Chairwoman and commissioner of the National Health Commission, Lucinda Brogden will speak at the Soroptimist International Griffith's ninth annual International Women's Day breakfast on March 4. Photo: Contributed

WHAT'S ONA plate of inspiration on offer at Women's Day breakfast

Talia Pattison

CATCH: Matthew Colla holds one of the Murray Cod with a tag on it prior to its release as part of the competition. Photo: Contributed

Riverina first for exciting fishing competition

Talia Pattison

HARD WORK STARTS: Henry V cast members (from left) Bonnie Owen, Mandy Page, Bernie Maxwell and Jake Speer during a rehearsal on the weekend. Photo: Contributed

Stepping up the intensity as rehearsals start

MARKET FUN: Christina and Aria McClean enjoying the Griffith Rotary Markets last year with Robyn and Imogen Wade. Photo: Shaun Paterson

What's on: Griffith and surrounds

ALL HAPPENING: There's plenty happening at the Griffith City Library this month.

Library has big plans for 2021

Sharmaine Delgado

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

Sponsored Content

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

Ruth Lewis

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

HARD WORK STARTS: Henry V cast members (from left) Bonnie Owen, Mandy Page, Bernie Maxwell and Jake Speer during a rehearsal on the weekend. Photo: Contributed

Stepping up the intensity as rehearsals start

The Irrigator

'Flying the coop' means mixed emotions for all

'Flying the coop' means mixed emotions for all

Jenna Woodland

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Griffith LHAC chairwoman Margaret King.

Continuing to advocate for city's health

ALL HAPPENING: There's plenty happening at the Griffith City Library this month.

Library has big plans for 2021

Sharmaine Delgado

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

At top from left to right: New warning icons - Advice, Watch and Act, Emergency.

New look, same message as national warning symbols released

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

Age Champions

Best of best from Griffith and the surround area | photos

Liam Warren

Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Blake Foden

Picture: Lazyllama/Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy summer sports are becoming more dangerous for kids

Amy Steel

The way forward for the Australian curriculum

OPINIONThe way forward for the Australian curriculum

Dr Fiona Mueller

Responding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

OPINIONResponding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

Peter Newman

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

The AFP says Iranian expats should reject offers of payment for receiving overseas packages.

Iranian expats targeted as drug mules

36m ago

A system of finding the location of emergency service vehicles could be a key tool during disasters.

Funding boost to ease disaster risk

1hr ago

Josh Frydenberg says post-Jobseeker measures are being considered to help pandemic-hit industries.

Frydenberg considering aviation support

2hrs ago

One man has been shot dead and another seriously injured during a drive-by in Melbourne.

Man dead, another injured in Melb shooting

Tiffanie Turnbull
2hrs ago

Grounded Aussies aren't bothering to renew their passports as COVID-19 stops travel.

Passports count plunges amid COVID caps

NT residents are concerned the emerging cotton industry could damage Top End rivers, poll finds.

NT residents concerned over cotton farms

Aaron Bunch

Researcher Kim Hemsley and her team are working to help children with dementia lead a normal life.

Almost 2300 Aussie children have dementia

Father and daughter Brad and Tasha Hurley started transforming spoons into rings in the drought. Photo: Melise Coleman

Good going out jeans, now there's good going out cutlery

Samantha Townsend
1hr ago

Exhibitor of junior, grand Ausline bull and supreme exhibit, Darryl Chapman, with judge Steve Carter, Blackjack Shorthorns, Tumut and Travis Iseppi, Thornton, Qld, with Ben Lawrence Ausmectin.

Canberra Royal Show: Ausline breed's lone star

Mark Griggs

Photo: Mark Griggs

Hillview Quigley Q18 the Champion of Champion

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified

Continued palette: The granny flat seen from the rear deck of the main residence. Photos: Luc Remond

Two into one does go if one is a redo

HOUSE | DESIGN

The prevalence of pyometra seems to be creeping up again. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's so important to desex dogs and cats

Dr Anne Quain

tp.push(['setCloudflareWorkerUrl', 'https://id.times.localnews.com.au']);