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FRESH: Mark St Baker, Flynn Edis, Lucy Capstick, and Simone Amaro from Hanwood Public School take the world's greatest shave to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Hanwood Public cancer survivor goes bald for Leukemia Foundation | Video

Kenji Sato

CHOO CHOO: Tim Preddey, John Dal Broi, Pete Allaway, and Chris Tozer. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

First mid-week Griffith to Sydney train rolls out

Kenji Sato

ACM co-owner and executive chairman Antony Catalano said the Bendigo merger was "an example of the kind of decision-making that should go on in regional media".

Antony Catalano's merger deal to strengthen regional media

STAND UP: Rice grower John Bonetti says we need to stop relying on government to make water decisions, and bring back individual accountability and moral choices. PHOTO: Jacinta Dickins

IN DEPTH
Irrigators and politicians agree water changes are needed

Talia Pattison and Jacinta Dickins

KIND OF MAGIC: Thomas Crane performing as Freddie Mercury. PHOTO: Supplied

THINGS TO DO
What's On: Bohemian Rhapsody comes to life on stage

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Gavin Wickenden, Vito Montagner, Chris Evans, and James Brown were some of the firefighters on the day.

Life-savers take crash course in ammonia fires

Kenji Sato

MASTER BUILDER: Griffith East Public School student Rory Lassock will be showcasing his finest Lego masterpieces at the Griffith Brick Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Contributed

Inaugural Griffith Brick Fair to showcase kids' creativity

Kenji Sato

FRESH: Mark St Baker, Flynn Edis, Lucy Capstick, and Simone Amaro from Hanwood Public School take the world's greatest shave to raise money for the Leukemia Foundation. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

Hanwood Public cancer survivor goes bald for Leukemia Foundation | Video

Kenji Sato

CHOO CHOO: Tim Preddey, John Dal Broi, Pete Allaway, and Chris Tozer. PHOTO: Kenji Sato

First mid-week Griffith to Sydney train rolls out

Kenji Sato

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

STEPPING UP: James Trevaskis has made the most of his opportunity in Lake Albert's first grade side and is looking to make it count in the Pascoe Cup grand final against Hanwood FC at Equex Centre on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

How Sharks defied critics to make another grand final

Jon Tuxworth
2hrs ago

Riverina League grand final teams: Griffith Swans v Wagga Tigers

Riverina League grand final teams: Griffith Swans v Wagga Tigers

TAKES SOME STOPPING: Lucas Conlan marks in the qualifying final win against Tigers, when he kicked six goals in a best-on-ground effort.

A calm upon Conlan before the GF storm

Peter Doherty

STEPPING UP: James Trevaskis has made the most of his opportunity in Lake Albert's first grade side and is looking to make it count in the Pascoe Cup grand final against Hanwood FC at Equex Centre on Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

How Sharks defied critics to make another grand final

2hrs ago

VERDICT: Daniel Muir, Jimmy Kennedy, Jeremy Sykes, Troy Maiden and Jeremy Rowe at the season launch back in April. Picture: Les Smith

Coaches tip Griffith to break premiership drought

Matt Malone

WOLF PACK: Tolland players Olivia Webster, Lizzie Read and Katia Manton are ready to battle Hanwood in Sunday's Leonard Cup grand final.

Wolves go on a title hunt

Jonathon Tuxworth

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KIND OF MAGIC: Thomas Crane performing as Freddie Mercury. PHOTO: Supplied

THINGS TO DO
What's On: Bohemian Rhapsody comes to life on stage

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MASTER BUILDER: Griffith East Public School student Rory Lassock will be showcasing his finest Lego masterpieces at the Griffith Brick Fair on Sunday. PHOTO: Contributed

Inaugural Griffith Brick Fair to showcase kids' creativity

Kenji Sato

ACROSS THE LINE: Leakys Smokin' and driver Blake Jones cross the finish line at Dalton Park Racecourse. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

The Carnival of Cups heads to Griffith

Shaun Paterson

KIND OF MAGIC: Thomas Crane performing as Freddie Mercury. PHOTO: Supplied

THINGS TO DO
What's On: Bohemian Rhapsody comes to life on stage

SPEED: Phonsy Mullan and his famous yellow RAMJET. PHOTO: Supplied

V8 Superboats set to stun at Lake Wyangan

Shaun Paterson

Spencer will be performed on Saturday at the Griffith Regional Theatre. PHOTO: Pier Carthew

THINGS TO DO
What's On: Family and forgiveness feature in Spencer on Saturday

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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

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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

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OFF TO THE SHOW: The crowds dressed up to the nine for the 1920 launch.

OUR HISTORY: Griffith show's first year was thirsty work

Griffith Genealogical and Historical Society

Janine Cunial and Sharmanie Delgardo.

Spring into library for open day fun

FARM STRONG: SunRice chairman Laurie Arthur awarding Marj Evans, Ron Hemley and Judy Hemley. PHOTO: Supplied

Griffith rice farmers recognised for over 70 years of service

Shaun Paterson

OFF TO THE SHOW: The crowds dressed up to the nine for the 1920 launch.

OUR HISTORY: Griffith show's first year was thirsty work

YENDA YARNS: Robyn Turner provides an update on what's happening around Yenda.

A busy month for Yenda community

Robyn Turner

LEADER: Carmel La Rocca

Multicultural Festival: Call for community to get involved

Carmel La Rocca

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

Suspicions, secrets revealed. Annette: Cold Case Unlocked episode 2

Suspicions, secrets revealed. Annette: Cold Case Unlocked episode 2

THE RINGER: AKA Good Fruit and Vegetables editor Ashley Walmsley.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Farmers' take on the fake and flowers bloom despite the drought

TEAM TAS: Pride in the jumper on show right here.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Team Tas: it's time to decide

The dichotomy of the 21st century laid bare. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
From robot dairy farms to Mother Nature exploding on your doorstep

ON SITE: Me, where Annette Deverell's remains were found in 1982 in the bush outside of Mandurah, WA.

REAL AUSTRALIA
My cold case crime podcast for forgotten victim

Carla Hildebrandt

Mysterious death haunts town. Listen to the podcast now.

Mysterious death haunts town. Listen to the podcast now.

Carla Hildebrandt

PASSIONATE: Danny Frawley during his days as Richmond coach.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Frawley's tragic death a loss for AFL community

Andrew Eales

Senator Cormann: "I would encourage all of our outstanding public servants to conduct themselves appropriately consistent with the rules."

REAL AUSTRALIA
It won't end well. Senator tells kids to get to school.

Janine Graham

Punishment should be used as a last resort

Punishment should be used as a last resort

It's on again: Thousands of Australian students gathered for climate change protests in November last year, defying calls by Prime Minister Scott Morrison to stay in school. Picture: shutterstock.com

Democracy guarantees our right to protest

John Hewson

See over a million spring flowering bulbs at Tesselaar Tulip Festival in Victoria, including tulips, daffodils, ranunculus and anemones.

Hello petal! Australia's must-see flower festivals

Geraldine Cardozo

FRIEND IN NEED: Alma's recognition of Tom's stroke symptoms helped to get him to hospital for a treatment in a timely fashion

Quick thinking Alma a stroke of luck for Tom

ART FORM: "I've stuck with pen, paper and paint," says Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd, pictured here painting the cat Scarface Claw in her home studio in New Zealand.

Hairy Maclary creator Lynley Dodd's chaos theory

Geraldine Cardozo

'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo says she is too unwell to front the royal commission into police informing.

Lawyer X unlikely to face royal commission

2hrs ago

Annabelle Chen's husband has launched an appeal over his conviction for her murder.

Man fights WA body in suitcase conviction

2hrs ago

Christopher Ellingburg has had his jail term for collecting donations for a fake charity reduced on appeal. Picture: DARREN HOWE

Charity scammer's sentence cut on appeal

2hrs ago

Sophisticated organised criminals are seeking to corrupt officials to get contraband into Australia.

Traffickers see corruption as 'line item'

2hrs ago

The man who killed Irene Indich's daughter, Margaret, has been sent to jail for at least 18 years.

WA man jailed over woman's bashing murder

2hrs ago

Jonita Ragaisyte, a model from Lithuania, has pleaded guilty to possessing a drug of dependence.

Judge reminds 'princess' kinder is over

Benita Kolovos

Gold Coast aged care facility owner Arthur Miller says he's fed up and getting out of aged care.

'I'm not a nurse', Earle Haven boss says

Nicholas McElroy

Julie Tam, centre, wants politicians to stand aside when it comes to drug policy.

'Faces for change' festivals inquest ends

Hannah Higgins

The effigy of Water Minister David Littleproud floating down the Murray.

Effigy's journey down the Murray

Samantha Townsend

Wool market starts to settle

Wool market starts to settle

KAREN BAILEY

Citrus Australia CEO Nathan Hancock, says David Littleproud must act now instead of waiting for recommendations from the ACCC report. Photo: Citrus Australia.

Citrus Australia calls for more regulation for water brokers

Olivia Calver

Looking down onto Positano from Montepertuso.

Walking the Path of the Gods, and how to make Limoncello like a Nonna

Kathy Sharpe
1hr ago

Are long queues at American airports putting off potential tourists? Picture: Getty Images

Why are tourists deserting the US?

Michael Turtle

The Great Barrier Reef Drive: one of Australia's most picturesque coastal roads.

What's your next holiday destination?

John Rozentals

Zoning: A home office doubling as guest studio with its own bathroom and kitchen is separated from the main house by a breezeway. Photos: Phillip Handforth

Working with the light in Wistow

1hr ago

Remarkable: Ben Portsmouth performing his Elvis Presley tribute show. He has 14 shows in Australia in October.

World's best Elvis impersonator: Keeping the legend on centre stage

Jim Kellar

Recycle properly: Paint contains chemicals and metals that can contaminate our groundwater and have negative effects on human health when disposed of irresponsibly.

Think green when you spring clean

Rachael Ridley, Planet Ark