Griffith News, sport and weather | The Area News

Previous Digital Print Editions

STRETCHING OUT: Murrumbidgee Regional High School's Lilly-Belle Misiloi looks to break clear of the opposition during the mixed tag final on Monday afternoon. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Mixed tag carnival off to flying start after inaugural running

Liam Warren

GETTING A READ: Lenard Carvell lines up a putt on Saturday morning as he makes his way around the Griffith Golf Course. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Carvill claims St Pat's Day tournament win

John Bortolazzo

IN FORM: Rhinos' Joshua Keenan found the back of the net twice for the under 18s side as they picked up their first win of the season. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Riverina Rhinos have a strong weekend against Canberra Olympic

Liam Warren

STRETCHING OUT: Murrumbidgee Regional High School's Lilly-Belle Misiloi looks to break clear of the opposition during the mixed tag final on Monday afternoon. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Mixed tag carnival off to flying start after inaugural running

GLANCING AWAY: Exies' Jimmy Mann looks to get one off his pads on his way to scoring 18 crucial runs against Leagues in the qualifying final. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Exies straight through into the second grade decider

Liam Warren

Southern Inland coach Nick McCarthy (left) and assistant Will Mitchell have named a big squad to tackle Uni Norths on Saturday.

SIRU rep squad named for trial

Courtney Rees

Get Today's Digital Print Edition of The Area NewsRead Now

CWA Picinic: Zayne Dissegna. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Face painting and fire engines on display CWA Picnic Day

Reuben Wylie

RELAXING: Griffith's CWA is hosting an Old Time Picnic on Sunday, March 17.

What's on: Break out the blanket for old time picnic

The Area News

ROCK ON: Robert Fattore shreds his heart out on the guitar alongside his friend and band saxophonist Dave Zee at the Australian Billy Joel tribute show. PHOTO: Karly Sivewright

Robert Fattore to shred at Rewind in the Vines 2019

Kenji Sato

CWA Picinic: Zayne Dissegna. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Face painting and fire engines on display CWA Picnic Day

Support Group: Griffith Parkinson's Support Group coordinator Louisa Feltracco, treasurer Yvonne Serafin, secretary Babs Donaldson. PHOTO: Reuben Wylie

Support group seeking funding for a new Parkinson's nurse

Reuben Wylie

Car show: 63 Valiant S Type. PHOTO: Sharon Brown

Classic car pics: Motor heads raise money for Motor Neurone Disease

Reuben Wylie

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

St Mary’s Yoogali students Charlie Tuohey, Mia Restagno, Mila Giannini, Torron Bartlett.

Involving the entire family in the student's learning journey

This quality family home is in a prime Griffith location

Enjoy this renovated delight

This could well be your perfect family home

PRIMITIVE: Camps at Ballingal, Yenda and Hanwood featured huts with tin walls.

Land Army made its mark in area

Popular choice: won Griffith's community vote in the shining a light on me contest. PHOTO: Jade Earl

Griffith's photo comp winners Shining A Light On Me project

Reuben Wylie

ON THE ROAD: Bernie Shakeshaft and Rusty, one of the boys in the program. Picture: Paul Shakeshaft

Order this movie; help Aussie kids in need

PRIMITIVE: Camps at Ballingal, Yenda and Hanwood featured huts with tin walls.

Land Army made its mark in area

Players put mental health front of mind

Reuben Wylie

Weed infested: Jane Grieg and Austin Evans survey the road reserve. Picture: Anthony Stipo

Bindies ‘forcing’ Heath Crescent residents onto road

Reuben Wylie

BRINGING THE PAIN: Albury forward Liam Wiscombe feels the brunt of a tackle by Illawarra in Riverina's 52-10 loss in the Country Championships on Saturday. Picture: The Illawarra Mercury

Heavy loss ends campaign for Riverina under 23s

NOT SO FAST: Shoalhaven dairy farmer Robert Miller stands between the PM's convoy and the way out of Nowra on a one-way street at Jellybean Park on Friday. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Farmer blocks PM’s convoy: ‘Cheaper to wash car with milk’

Jailed: Lennard Downes leaves Wollongong courthouse during a previous court appearance. On Thursday, he left the building in the back of a Corrective Services van, bound for SIlverwater jail.

Listen to the secret recordings that helped jail abusive child care worker

Pioneers Lodge: Sussan Ley and Jane Bonny with Ken McWilliams. PHOTO: Reuben Wylie

Watch: Pioneers Lodge to receive licences for 20 new beds

Girl power: Brie Larson is a force to be reckoned with in Marvel Studios' latest offering, the brilliantly-soundtracked Captain Marvel, rated M, in cinemas now.

Captain Marvel review: New hero for girls all over

Jess Layt

A mate’s tragic accident is motivating Hugh Maxey as he embarks on his university studies.

Paraplegic mate the motivation behind micro-sleep detector

NEW LIFE: Behind Junee's Fairies Reborn Magic Nursery is Silvia Heszterenyiova, who hopes to share her passion with others. Picture: Jess Whitty

Dolls: reborn, eerie and otherwise brought to life

Jess Whitty

Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Hot air + Canberra = a balloon spectacular

Meg Lanning and Australia's women cricketers are quite literally sweeping all before them. Photo: AAP

Try the no smile-no support rule of fandom

Janine Graham

HUMANITY: We should stand with New Zealanders and Muslims in this time of misery. Picture: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

Virtue, not extremism, is the golden way

Father Brendan Lee

Picture: Joe Armao

Why helmets do not protect our athletes

Dr Alan Pearce

End-of-life doula Helen Callanan

Doulas provide support for the dying

Eileen Wood

ON REFLECTION: Simon Cullen with the Lookinglass artifical intelligence mirror.

AI mirror monitors Parkinson’s signs

BE SAFE: If you find it is too tricky or unsafe to fit a smoke alarm yourself, contact your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station for advice.

Be alarmed about fire risk

Cyclone Trevor has hit north Queensland communities with heavy rain and winds of up to 220km/h.

'Ferocious' cyclone Trevor hits north Qld

30m ago

'My answer is pretty straightforward: no change,' Chris Bowen says of the diesel fuel rebate.

Labor won't touch diesel rebate: Bowen

42m ago

Scott Morrison says he's deeply offended by the Turkish president's remarks on Gallipoli.

Anzac Day travellers urged to be cautious

54m ago

Richard Barkho's relationship with police informer Nicola Gobbo hasn't earned him an early release.

Lawyer X's lover loses bid for freedom

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Michael Daley's comments about Asian immigration were offensive.

Labor leader's Asia remarks offensive: PM

2hrs ago

An appeal has been lodged to increase Anne Maree Lee's jail sentence for killing her toddler Mason.

Qld govt to appeal child killer sentence

Christine Flatley
2hrs ago

Tayla Harris kicks the ball during the match between the Western Bulldogs and Carlton, in the picture posted by Seven, removed and later reposted. Photo: Michael C Wilson

'Animals': AFLW star targeted after photo posted online

Simone Fox Koob

PM Scott Morrison wants to channel more skilled migrants to the bush, and cut total intake.

Morrison defends slashing migrant intake

Daniel McCulloch and Rebecca Gredley

Maintaining the upkeep and cleanliness of farm silos is advised at anytime, but with the pressure of drought it might be one of those jobs which gets put aside. Photo: GRDC

Monitor farm grain storage

Stephen Burns
42m ago

Flood damage on Ross Sherlock's farm outside Cooma after a rain supercell hit last week.

'Heaviest rain in 50 years' on parts of Monaro

John Ellicott

Port of Bourke Hotel

Bourke cues up record

Samantha Townsend

Business as usual: Peppers Blue on Blue.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Qualia: Exclusive packages for Hamilton Island Race Week.

Do you need some travel inspiration?

John Rozentals

Take a taste stop at Haigh’s Chocolates on Beehive Corner, Rundle Mall.

Take the time to soak up a little bit of Adelaide

Bronwyn Ridgway

SAFE AND SECURE: One benefit of telehealth consultations for rural and remote patients is the feeling of confidentiality it provides.

Using video chat to access mental health treatment

HealthShare

Cuddles: Shorewell wildlife carer, Lynne Jordan, with Sherman the orphaned wombat. Picture: Brodie Weeding.

Orphaned wildlife given a second chance

Libby Bingham

SIMPLE SOLUTION: If you're renting, invest in safety solutions that can easily be installed and moved without damaging or marking any walls or interiors.

How to childproof a rental