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First rain of April due to hit region over coming days

First rain of April due to hit region over coming days

Calhan Behrendt
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City's COVID-19 count still at three as case count drops in Hay area

City's COVID-19 count still at three as case count drops in Hay area

Calhan Behrendt

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australians should get their flu shots early.

Australians told to get flu jab NOW to avoid illness double whammy

All the times and places you can find museums live streaming

All the times and places you can find museums live streaming

Janine Graham

Quality Resort and Siesta

EXCLUSIVE"They are now cancelling for Christmas": The heartbreaking message from our hotels

Matthew Kelly

WINNER: Hillston's Jorja Dalton celebrates taking out the Griffith Musicians Club Young Musician of the Year award in a unique ceremony outside of Custom Music on Saturday. PHOTO: Contributed

City's young musician of the year has bigger things in her sights

Calhan Behrendt

CHANCE TO ACT: Murrami irrigator Tanya Ginns said Australia could secure its food supply by delivering extra water to MIA irrigators. PHOTO: Contributed

'Give us the water': shortages highlight need for allocation

Shaun Paterson

Here's today's mental health break

GOOD NEWSHere's today's mental health break

Gayle Tomlinson

The list of hurdles 'essential' businesses are fighting to stay open

Rex to keep 'essential' service going due to federal package

Frontline hospital staff share how they are preparing for COVID-19

Griffith COVID-19 count remains at three as MLHD record four new cases

First rain of April due to hit region over coming days

First rain of April due to hit region over coming days

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CHAMPIONS: Tigers took out the Under 11s and 12s Shield grand final after a victory over AON Griffith. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Riverina Futsal junior premiers decided following finals

We're open for business: a guide for supporting locals

FREEWe're open for business: a guide for supporting locals

PLAYMAKER: Griffith Swans' Meagan Johnstone playing against North Wagga in the AFLW during 2019.

SUBSCRIBERSport This Day in Griffith: March 30

LEADER: Coro's Haydn Pascoe's consistent season has helped his side secure the three trophies on offer in the GDCA first grade competition. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Coro Cougars awarded their second GDCA first grade treble

Flashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from March 2015 | Photos

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from March 2015 | Photos

First rain of April due to hit region over coming days

10m ago

Golf NSW lessen restrictions to see play return to courses

1hr ago

City's COVID-19 count still at three as case count drops in Hay area

12:00PM

Australians told to get flu jab NOW to avoid illness double whammy

12:00PM

City's young musician of the year has bigger things in her sights

07:00AM

'Give us the water': shortages highlight need for allocation

17:30PM

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australians should get their flu shots early.

Australians told to get flu jab NOW to avoid illness double whammy

City's COVID-19 count still at three as case count drops in Hay area

City's COVID-19 count still at three as case count drops in Hay area

Quality Resort and Siesta

EXCLUSIVE"They are now cancelling for Christmas": The heartbreaking message from our hotels

Queensland to ban interstate FIFO workers

Queensland to ban interstate FIFO workers

Derek Aitken isolated after the positive test result.

Man tested positive to COVID-19 after event near Albury

Blair Thomson

Queues at the Woden Centrelink after the coronavirus pandemic forced the shutdown of industry after industry. Picture: Karleen Minney

Hundreds of thousands of businesses register for JobKeeper subsidy

Katie Burgess

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Picture: Shutterstock

New Zealand modelling gives insight into Australian virus numbers

Kirsten Lawson

Health Minister Greg Hunt made the announcement on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Private hospitals to be used in coronavirus fight

Sally Whyte

Kieron Edwards

Golf NSW lessen restrictions to see play return to courses

Liam Warren
1hr ago

Griffith golf course remains open for now

Griffith golf course remains open for now

John Bortolazzo

Yoogali SC's Jacob Donadel during their clash with Ropes Crossing Strikers in last year's State Cup

Football NSW cancel State Cup for 2020 season

Liam Warren

Kieron Edwards

Golf NSW lessen restrictions to see play return to courses

1hr ago

READY TO ROLL: Ruth Monk on the green at Yenda Golf Club.

Vince Loguidice takes out Yenda golf Sunday contest

Doreen Wood

CHAMPIONS: Tigers took out the Under 11s and 12s Shield grand final after a victory over AON Griffith. PHOTO: Shaun Paterson

Riverina Futsal junior premiers decided following finals

Liam Warren

The Great Beach Drive takes you through Fraser Island's rugged interior. Picture: TEQ

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

Hallgrmskirkja, is a Lutheran church in Reykjavk, is the largest church and the tallest structure in Iceland. Picture: Shutterstock

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals?

Daisy Huntly

Stone walls criss cross through farmland on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mor. Photo: Kathy Sharpe

Ancient relics and wild landscapes enchant on the Aran Islands

Kathy Sharpe

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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 Derby Dolls marching in the 2019 Wagga Mardi Gras parade. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mardi Gras, other events cancelled in face of coronavirus threat

Daisy Huntly

FAMILY FUN: Andi Salvestro at the CWA Picnic Day in 2019. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

WHAT'S ONCountry Women's Association host Picnic Day for MIA families

Shaun Paterson

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

BANDING TOGETHER: Artists Anastasia Comarin, Ben Ceccato and Jorja Dalton will be helping headline the Griffith Bushfire Benefit Concert on March 13.

City to swell with the sound of music for bushfire benefit concert

Calhan Behrendt

Want to see the masterplan for our new cemetery? Here's your chance

Want to see the masterplan for our new cemetery? Here's your chance

The Area News

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

VENUE: Griffith Regional Theatre will host the Brandenburg Ensemble for a matinee preformance on Saturday, March 21 as part of series of concerts across NSW.

Listening for 'night' music

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

Special publication

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

A luxurious family residence with plenty of room to move inside and out

A luxurious family residence with plenty of room to move inside and out

House of the Week

A family home that perfectly blends period charm and modern style

A family home that perfectly blends period charm and modern style

House of the Week

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Gary Bentley

Griffith LHAC chairwoman Margaret King

Together, we can halt the spread of coronavirus

Margaret King

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Library set to host best-selling author

Library set to host best-selling author

Multicultural Council of Griffith president Carmel La Rocca.

Harmony Day is fast approaching

Carmel La Rocca

Flashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from March 2015 | Photos

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 40 photos in The Area News from March 2015 | Photos

WINNER: Hillston's Jorja Dalton celebrates taking out the Griffith Musicians Club Young Musician of the Year award in a unique ceremony outside of Custom Music on Saturday. PHOTO: Contributed

City's young musician of the year has bigger things in her sights

Tucker time: Invariably the highlight of many a day in zoos across the world. Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHThe zoos that are live streaming to keep your kids educated

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Local businesses and producers need your help amid COVID-19 crisis

Local businesses and producers need your help amid COVID-19 crisis

Shaun Paterson

Publisher ACM's newspapers around the country will carry the community safety message on their front pages.

WATCHWe've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

James Joyce

MULTICULTURAL: Aisea Taupeamuhu shows off his dancing skills at MRHS Harmony Day in 2019.

SUBSCRIBEROn This Day in Griffith: March 23

The Area News

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

Anita Beaumont

Unity at arm's length: The best way to stay close is to keep our distance. Photo Shutterstock.

OPINIONWe are all at war, and we are all allies

Father Brendan Lee

Polling booths such as this one in Townsville were much quieter than usual during Saturday's Queensland local government elections. Photo: Jessica Johnston.

REAL AUSTRALIAElectronic voting in October? Surely you jest?

Sally Gall

Working from home: utopia or chaos?

OPINIONWorking from home: utopia or chaos?

Dr Jodi Oakman

Thinking of moving in with your adult children? Get legal advice first. Image: Shutterstock

Legal minefield: When granny flat arrangements fail

Eileen Wood

Pension rise won't lift many older people out of poverty. Image Shutterstock

Age pension increase announced for March 20

Eileen Wood

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Cochlear implant inventor Professor Graeme Clark and Aussie cricketing legend Brett Lee have teamed up to urge older Aussies to get their hearing checked.

Cricket legend Brett Lee bowled over by bionic ear inventor

Geraldine Cardozo

The sons of a woman murdered while running a firm from her home will receive workers compensation.

Homicide victim's sons to get workers comp

24m ago

Domenic Perre has been charged with murder and attempted murder over the 1994 NCA explosion.

Nothing 'contradictory' in NCA bomb case

36m ago

Queensland has backed plans for rex to continue serving regional communities on a lighter schedule.

REX still flying across Qld amid COVID-19

38m ago

The printing of 60 News Corp community newspapers has been suspended, and they will move online.

News Corp suspends 60 community papers

46m ago

What exactly is social distancing? It's more than just staying apart from other people.

Going the distance to keep society safe

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

WA has been told it has an obligation to ensure passengers on the Artania are well enough to travel.

Unwell on COVID-infected cruise ship in WA

1hr ago