Some of Griffith’s longest standing family-owned wineries could be brought to their knees if supermarkets continue to monopolise the market with cheap, home-brand wines, local company heads have warned. Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have been accused of creating “market distortion” after introducing their own brands of cheap, mass-produced wine.

DEMONS’ DESTINY

The future of the Griffith Demons is balanced on a knife’s edge, with a decision to be made by the end of the month on whether the franchise will return to the State League in 2014. 

YOUNG FACE IN TILT FOR COUNCIL

At 20, Maydina Penrith could just be the youngest candidate running for council as the closing date for nominations looms. Miss Penrith said the community should not disregard her based on her age.

BUSY WEEKEND FOR POLICE

An altercation involving 12 people allegedly took place in Kooyoo Street early on Saturday. Those involved in the incident were all intoxicated to varying degrees, police said.

LOCAL POKER ACE WINS SEAT IN MACAU

Aaron Suffield could be one of Australia’s best card players. The local concreter has won an all-expenses paid trip to Macau in China to take part in the Asia Pacific Poker Tour.

WINEMAKER FLYING HIGH AFTER MEDAL WIN

McWilliam’s Wines is adding another trophy to the cabinet, with winemaker Martin Cooper awarded the Qantas Medal as the young Australian winemaker of the year.

BARELLAN WINS AMAZING FIRST SEMI

Befending Group 17 premiers Barellan came from behind in the dying moments to defeat a gallant Goolgowi 54-40 in the first semi-final.

FOCUS ON OFF-FIELD INCIDENT

Group 20 will investigate a fight that erupted between a Yanco-Wamoon player and a spectator during Sunday’s clash with West Wyalong at Ron Crowe Oval.