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Anzac Day Dawn Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Anthony Stipo

Leeton Volunteer Rescue Association personnel and police at the scene of the Irrigation Way crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman. Picture: The Irrigator

Woman dies six days after MIA crash

DAISY HUNTLY
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Curry and Jam rocks out to support country students | Photos

JESSICA COATES

Services, march and two-up: How Griffith commemorated Anzac Day

JACINTA DICKINS

Anzac Day Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Anthony Stipo

PICTURED: Alan Wakely holds certificate honouring Yenda's 100th year celebration and oldest RSL of the state (from 2017). PHOTO: Sarah Bentvelzen

Community founded by diggers pay respects

SARAH BENTVELZEN

FOUR GENERATIONS: Danny Gilbert, Iggy Pulstinick-Colombres, Reg Gilbert and James Gilbert commemorate Anzac Day together. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo.

Four generations of Griffith veteran’s family commemorate Anzac Day together

JACINTA DICKINS

Anzac Day Dawn Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Anthony Stipo

Leeton Volunteer Rescue Association personnel and police at the scene of the Irrigation Way crash that claimed the life of a 63-year-old woman. Picture: The Irrigator

Woman dies six days after MIA crash

DAISY HUNTLY
2hrs ago

Alcohol-fueled fights prompt police to call for responsible drinking

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TEEING OFF: Alf Franchi goes the distance off the tee during a round at the Griffith Golf Club over the weekend. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Slim shines bright in single stroke victory

John Bortolazzo

GOOD TOUCH: Rhinos' Samuel Scarfone looks to bring the ball under his control during his side's loss to Monaro. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Riverina Rhinos fall late in FFA Cup clash

LIAM WARREN

DOMINANT: Big prop Aaron Slater was one of 17 Group Nine players to be selected in
the Riverina under 23s team. Picture: Les Smith

Cale could not be happier with Riverina team

Matt Malone

TEEING OFF: Alf Franchi goes the distance off the tee during a round at the Griffith Golf Club over the weekend. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Slim shines bright in single stroke victory

Erkki Junolainen

Goals galore to start season for Yoogali SC

LIAM WARREN

QUICK PASS: Swans' Bridgette Keely looks to get the A grade side moving forward during their game against Narrandera. PHOTO: Anthony Stipo

Griffith Swans pick up three wins in netball opening round

LIAM WARREN

Reducing harm takes more than tax tweak

Edeth Morris, Area News editor Ben Jones and Shirley Jennings.

Opinion: Life lessons arrive when least expected

Opinion: Triple M adds to media landscape’s digital grey area

BEN JONES

Anzac Day Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Anthony Stipo

REMEMBER: Griffith's Dawn Service from 2016, when Terry Walsh addressed the massive crowd of commemorators.

Griffith commemorates: Students get creative for Anzac Day

HERO: Gunbar's Victoria Cross hero Private William Alexander Jackson VC, known as 'Billy'.

Anzac Day 2018: Poet honours Gunbar’s Victoria Cross hero

Anzac Day Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

EYE OPENING: Wendy Sweeney's visit to Anzac Cove at Gallipoli gave her unexpected perspective on both her uncles' ultimate sacrifices.

Gallipoli visit bares both uncles’ ultimate battlefield sacrifices

Wendy Sweeney

Anzac Day Dawn Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Anthony Stipo

Control: New technology allows you to control everything in your house including temperature, lighting, audio and home security.

Technology in your home

Accessability: Finding tools and equipment in a shed can get difficult quickly so being orgainsed from the start helps.

Spruce up a shed, gain an extra room

Griffith Domain – House of the Week | It’s the complete package

Kristen Michael has fulfilled her NDIS goal to move out of home with friends.

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Linley Wilkie

Kristen Michael has fulfilled her NDIS goal to move out of home with friends.

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Sending lots of love on Valentine’s Day | Trending

Linley Wilkie

CHOICES: Speeding, drink driving and fatigue are contributing factors in the majority of deaths on NSW roads and are more likely to contribute to road trauma in country areas.

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Workers at the Brisbane XXXX brewery will walk off the job again in a protest over job security.

Brisbane's XXXX brewery workers to strike

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Treasurer Scott Morrison says increased revenue means he won't need to hike the Medicare levy.

Disability scheme Medicare levy hike axed

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Federal government funding will try to link the spread of the Buruli ulcer to mosquitoes.

Feds invest $1.5m to beat flesh-eating bug

2hrs ago

US Charge d'Affairs James Carouso is disappointed Admiral Harry Harris won't be heading to Canberra.

Acting US ambassador 'disappointed'

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The government says it is committed to delivering personal income tax relief in the May budget.

Morrison retains income tax cuts pledge

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Ford denies allegations of unreasonable dealings over faulty Focus, Fiesta and EcoSport models.

Ford in court to deny customer complaints

Former federal Liberal MP Sophie Mirabella is suing a newspaper and its editor for defamation.

Ex-MP Mirabella defamation trial to begin

Treasurer Scott Morrison will say the government no longer needs to increase the Medicare levy.

$8bn Medicare levy increase axed: Morrison

Flashback to Canberra when the Hotel Ainslie was launched in 1927.

Time warping through Australian history in Canberra

John Rozentals

The Dish … a fine movie has ensured Parkes’s immortality.

Six reasons Parkes packs a surprising punch

John Rozentals

There she rises … one of Balloon Aloft’s pilots, Ewan Roberts, applies the heat.

Hot air ballooning and a festival for beer-lovers in Canberra

John Rozentals

Monty Python star Eric Idle is writing a memoir to be released in October.

Eric Idle looks at bright side of his life

Martin Scorsese has been awarded Spain's prestigious Asturias Award for the arts.

Scorsese wins Spain's Asturias arts prize

Over the last couple of years, Isaac Gracie has had time to process what his new-found career means.

Isaac Gracie opens up about stirring debut

Danielle McGrane

Monty Python star Eric Idle is writing a memoir to be released in October.

Eric Idle looks at bright side of his life

Girl squad: Aidy Bryant, Busy Philipps and Amy Schumer in new high concept rom-com I Feel Pretty, rated M and in cinemas now.

Rom-com with a message: I Feel Pretty review

Jess Layt

British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will receive a lifetime achievement Tony at this year's awards.

Lifetime achievement Tony for Lloyd Webber

Andrew Arthur

Ask Noel: super and pension strategies, capital gains and more

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Study lead author Jenny Norman, a PhD student at UOW’s Early Start and School of Health and Society, wants increased regulation of food marketing to children.

Study reveals parents steamrolled by junk food industry

The Loft: Not only does the design look good and allow for comfortable living, it is also sustainable, eco-friendly, low maintenance and helps kids in need.

Tiny houses are a big help

Multitudes turn out for the Kiama Anzac Day dawn service. Picture: Rebecca Boyd

50 of the finest photos from Anzac Day 2018

Anzac Day Service Griffith Memorial Park 2018 | Photos

Group 20 2018 round two | Photos, videos, results

The Swans went head to head against the Narrandera Eagles | Photos | video

Dunsborough fisherman Warren Brown captured this incredible footage of a shark circling his boat off Dunsborough.

Four-metre great white filmed circling boat off WA coast

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Verne Troyer and Mike Myers as Mini-Me and Dr Evil in the 1999 film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Picture: AP Photo/New Line Cinema

Austin Powers actor Verne Troyer dead at 49

DAISY HUNTLY

A Nat Fyfe masterclass steered Fremantle to a 54-point AFL victory over the Western Bulldogs.

Dockers pay tribute to Yarran with big win

Justin Chadwick

Mitchell Pearce looks to pass the ball during the Wests Tigers clash with Newcastle at Tamworth's Scully Park on Saturday. Picture: AAP

Pearce injury mars Knights miracle NRL win in Tamworth | Photos

Matt Encarnacion