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FOUND: The herd of 40 boer goats have mysteriously returned to the Benerembah farmer's paddock.

Missing goats mysteriously return to Griffith farm

Monty Jacka

DOMESTIC TRAVEL BOOM: iTravel's Chontell Giannini (right), pictured with Janine Keenan and Santinia Foscarini, said domestic holiday demand had soared. PHOTO: Contributed

Domestic travel flying fast

Elizabeth Gracie

EXCITING: True Vibenation (main photo) and Jannah Beth (inset) will be performing at a special event in Leeton this Sunday. Photos: Kobla Photography/Tiff.williams

WHAT'S ONGood vibes on offer when city musicians hit region

Talia Pattison

SLIM PICKINGS: The new agricultural visa is hoped to account for labour shortages brought on by the new free trade agreement between Australia and the UK. PHOTO: File

Agriculture visa changes rules for backpackers

Cai Holroyd

DOORDASH DELIVERS: Subway Banna Ave Franchisee Bipil Patel says the launch of DoorDash in Griffith has been great for both his business and the community. PHOTO: Elizabeth Gracie

Griffith to get third online food delivery service

Elizabeth Gracie

WHAT LIGHT: GRAPA's production of Romeo and Juliet is holding auditions. IMAGE: Contributed

GRAPA holding auditions for classic tragedy

Cai Holroyd

HOPE: Yenda Progress Association president Kay Pellizzer said her focus now is on the Insurance Council of Australia and if they will accept the updated Yenda flood maps. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

Flood map could be 'godsend' for Yenda residents

Monty Jacka

POND TO PLATE: Aquna managing director Mathew Ryan. PHOTO: Lynsey Reilly

Aquna cod to be sold in select Sydney Woolworths stores

Elizabeth Gracie

Supermarket adopts special quiet hour for shoppers

WHAT'S ONNikita is bringing fitness and fun to City Park

Trainees learning on the job with hospital redevelopment

Fire crews respond to laneway car fire

FOUND: The herd of 40 boer goats have mysteriously returned to the Benerembah farmer's paddock.

Missing goats mysteriously return to Griffith farm

GREEN-THUMB: Pioneer resident Tiana Charles said she'd like to see a community garden and cooking classes in the community hub proposed in the Griffin Green housing project. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

Residents want good playground and useful hub from park revamp

CLOCKING UP KILOMETRES: Wendy Minato passes the 3,000km shield onto Simon Fattore after he reached the milestone over the weekend. PHOTO: Contributed

Simon Fattore clocks up massive milestone on the hill

FLASHBACK: A still from a Friendlyjordies video entitled Secret Dictatorship in which Jordan Shanks interviewed member for Murray Helen Dalton.

MP aghast at arrest of YouTube channel's producer

SELECTION: Jordan Jasnos continues to rise through the ranks.

Jasnos moving through the ranks

REFLECTION: Tyne-James Organ takes a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to his songwriting.

MUSICTyne-James Organ sees career grow organically

Missing goats mysteriously return to Griffith farm

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Domestic travel flying fast

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OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

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WHAT'S ONGood vibes on offer when city musicians hit region

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Agriculture visa changes rules for backpackers

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Griffith to get third online food delivery service

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Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Health Department Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy at an earlier briefing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

AstraZeneca to be limited to over 60s in 'Operation Covid Shield'

Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

No target set for vaccinating aged care workforce

Sally Whyte

Plan to get COVID vaccines to regional communities

DIGESTPlan to get COVID vaccines to regional communities

Caltex Narrandera at Gillenbah, which has been added to a NSW Health list of COVID-19 exposure sites after a Victorian woman drove through the town on the way to the Sunshine Coast. PHOTO: Google Maps

NSW Health urges Narrandera residents to watch for COVID symptoms

Rex Martinich

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Kathryn Lewis

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

QUICK BREAK: Yenda's Jacob Busnello looks to break from dummy half.

Yenda and Yanco-Wamoon look to keep pace with top five

Liam Warren

A small crowd will be allowed at GMHBA Stadium to watch Geelong's clash with the Western Bulldogs.

Limited crowd allowed at Geelong AFL game

Anna Harrington

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

INJURED: Yoogali SC's Jordan Baveresco looks set for a prolongued stint on the sideline after picking up a knee complaint during their last match against O'Connor. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

Yoogali SC searching for form as they welcome local rivals

Liam Warren

MOVEMENT: Swans' Oliver Bartter looks to get a kick downfield during their last clash at home against GGGM Lions. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Swans pleased with current trajectory

Liam Warren

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

SURREAL: Penny Smith knows preparation for the Tokyo Games is unusual but is embracing the build-up. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'If there's crowds or no crowds, it's still going to be an Olympic Games'

SURREAL: Penny Smith knows preparation for the Tokyo Games is unusual but is embracing the build-up. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'If there's crowds or no crowds, it's still going to be an Olympic Games'

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

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EXCITING: True Vibenation (main photo) and Jannah Beth (inset) will be performing at a special event in Leeton this Sunday. Photos: Kobla Photography/Tiff.williams

WHAT'S ONGood vibes on offer when city musicians hit region

Talia Pattison

Around 30,000 workers needed for September elections

WHAT'S ONAround 30,000 workers needed for September elections

Elizabeth Gracie

IN THE BEGINNING: Believed to be the Griffith team in 1928-1929. Captain and coach Bob James is at the front of the team. PHOTO: Alister Watt

WHAT'S ONClub celebrates centenary

Elizabeth Gracie

EXCITING: True Vibenation (main photo) and Jannah Beth (inset) will be performing at a special event in Leeton this Sunday. Photos: Kobla Photography/Tiff.williams

WHAT'S ONGood vibes on offer when city musicians hit region

ACE: Almost 200 players will be competeting in the 100th MIA Open this weekend.

THINGS TO DOWHAT'S ON: Hundreds to play on city's tennis courts

The Area News

PORTRAIT: Archibald Prize finalist, "I'm here". Painter and subject is Dee Smart. PHOTO: Contributed

THINGS TO DOLearn the secrets of portrait painting from a master

The Area News

Boarding Captain Holly Small, Vice-Captain Annabelle Simpson and Deputy Principal, Director of Boarding, Lucy Cumming.

Fostering capable young women

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Boarding Captain Holly Small, Vice-Captain Annabelle Simpson and Deputy Principal, Director of Boarding, Lucy Cumming.

Fostering capable young women

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

BIG BUY: Eight farms in the Southern Riverina Aggregation went for $44 million late last year. PHOTO: Supplied

Farmland prices soar as demand outstrips supply

Penny Burfitt

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

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TEA AND TALK: Is the answer to improving our mental health more obvious than we think?

TEA AND TALK: Is the answer to improving our mental health more obvious than we think?

Jenna Woodland

Griffith library manager Karen Tagliapietra

LOCAL LEADER: Indigenous author to visit library

Karen Tagliapietra

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

TEA AND TALK: Is the answer to improving our mental health more obvious than we think?

TEA AND TALK: Is the answer to improving our mental health more obvious than we think?

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

REFLECTION: Tyne-James Organ takes a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to his songwriting.

MUSICTyne-James Organ sees career grow organically

Daniel Judd and Stephen Johnson.

SUBSCRIBERFlashback Friday: 44 photos in The Area News from June 2006

Taree Rotary president David Denning, Lady Lynne Cosgrove, General Sir Peter Cosgrove, Bobin School principal Sarah Parker, and past Rotary governor, Ian Dyball. Photo: Scott Calvin

PHOTOSSymbol of hope: Peace pole gifted to public school scorched by summer bushfires

ROADTRIP: GPSO's Brad Gill, Luke Hevern, George Honeychurch, Jacob Glen, Chris Forrester, Nathan Barber, Byron Justo, Mathew Spencer, Evan Killen, Jared Martin, Dane Aramini and Jacin Turner at the NRL match in Canberra. PHOTO: Contributed

PHOTOSFun night under the floodlights for GPSO group

CROWNING MOMENT: The Drip reaffirms Hayley Mary's status as an accomplished solo artist.

REVIEWThe Drip makes bigger splash for Hayley Mary

Josh Leeson

The mouse plague is costing farmers up to $150,000 each. Picture: NSW Farmers

Inside the attack of the mice

Laura Corrigan

Drought Angels members Angela Holland, Steele Johnston and founder and 2021 Queensland Local Hero Natasha Johnston.

Help find a 2022 Australian of the Year recipient

Ben Harden

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

New look, same message as national warning symbols released

Jennie Curtin

UNSUSTAINABLE: Australian household debt has more than doubled over the past three decades. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAnother housing crisis is in the offing | Hewson's View

John Hewson

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

Nothing gets us stirred up quite like wheelie bins

OPINIONNothing gets us stirred up quite like wheelie bins

Marie Low

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Sites at Bondi Junction are listed as venues of concern after yesterday's confirmed COVID-19 case.

Infected limo driver under scrutiny in NSW

A COVID-positive nurse at Epping Private Hospital also worked two shifts at Northern Hospital.

Infected nurse worked at second hospital

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

A stevedoring company wants 13 wharfies released from the Howard Springs quarantine facility.

Court clash for wharfies in Howard Springs

Aaron Bunch

AstraZeneca is the preferred vaccine for people over 60, with Pfizer recommended for anyone younger.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

University professor Dianne Jolley is accused of sending herself and colleagues threatening letters.

Another suspect in former academic's trial

Greta Stonehouse

Jason Strong, managing director MLA addressing strategic investmenst for industry profitabilty during the 2021 MerinoLink annual conference in Wagga Wagga.

Were you at MerinoLink 2021?

Stephen Burns

Nick McRae with Basil Doonan looking at Phalaris-based improved pastures on Yeronga, Mangoplah.

Allowing pastures to persist

Stephen Burns

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell and Nationals MLC Wes Fang at Yanco Agricultural High School. Funding has just been announced for new dormitories at the school after a push from the community. Photo: Supplied

Yanco dorms receive funding after community push

Olivia Calver

Five home renovation ideas to spend this year's tax return on

Five home renovation ideas to spend this year's tax return on

NEW: Mathew Dickerson says Australian's should embrace the latest mobile standards

Let's talk about the evolution of mobile phone technology

Mathew Dickerson

A dual-plane crank is why production V8s give a better aural sensation. Photo: Shutterstock.

Crank it up and make some noise, if you have the right V8

Sam Hollier