Council’s “white elephant” housing development at Lake Wyangan – already costing ratepayers more than $2 million – remains in limbo after councillors voted to keep the land in public hands this week.

PRIVATE HOSPITAL DEAL ON THE BRINK

The final funding hurdle for Griffith’s long-awaited private hospital is about to be jumped, with sources revealing a deal is on the brink of being signed between St Vincent’s and the NSW government. 

SUSPENSIONS HANGING OVER HEADS AHEAD OF DERBY

Yoogali FC and Yoogali SC will tread a suspension tightrope in Sunday’s derby with several star players on each side just one yellow card away from a finals ban. More than half of YSC’s first choice team are on two yellow cards.

HUGE HAUL AT LAKE WYANGAN

Police have unearthed a massive hydroponic marijuana set-up in Lake Wyangan. Close to $400,000 of marijuana – some of the most potent ever seen locally – was discovered in a farmhouse.

GRUDGE MATCH AGAINST OLD RIVALS

When the Griffith Blacks take on rivals Rivcoll tomorrow, they’ll be fighting the team that knocked them out of the finals last year. 

SAYING GOODBYE TO VETERAN

Griffith firefighter Charlie Bishop has hung up his helmet after almost 17 years of service to the community.

TASKFORCE TACKLES STAFF ISSUE

A special taskforce will be formed to tackle the issues affecting recruitment and retention of staff at Griffith Base Hospital.

HANWOOD FAMILY ON NATIONAL TV

The Moore family from Hanwood had a starring role on national television last Sunday, with Katrina and Larissa Moore approached by Aristos, the Surprise Chef while shopping at the supermarket.

DRAGONS, BULLS – THIS IS IT

It’s stand up and be counted day for Rankins Springs and last year's premiers Whitton when the two meet in the final round of the Group 17 competition on Sunday.