FIVE YEARS AGO
MURRUMBIDGEE NOW EXTINCT
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The state electorate of Murrumbidgee, which has stood for more than 150 years, is no more after the NSW Electoral Commission approved a plan to radically redraw seat boundaries in the region yesterday.
SINGH STILL NO. 1 IN GRIFFITH
For the fourth year running, the popular Sikh surname Singh has emerged as the most common in the city. It’s followed by Catanzariti, Sergi and Salvestro.
CLASH OF THE TITANS
It’s been 39 years between drinks but the townships of Tullibigeal and Lake Cargelligo are daring to dream of ending their Group 20 premiership drought when the Sharks face a battered and bruised Leeton in this season’s grand final.
TEN YEARS AGO
VOTERS PLAY IT SAFE
Voters have defied the apparent pre-election mood for change, returning eight of the nine councillors standing for re-election. Mike Neville, Bill Lancaster, Dominic Testoni, Pat Cox, Doug Curran, Peter Fussell, Christine Stead, Peter Taylor, Allan Bennett, Anne Napoli, Dino Zappacosta and Simon Croce make up the new council.
NORTHS CHARGE AHEAD
Norths Exies women’s side has charged into the Champions of Champions State League with a decisive win over the Picton Rangers in Granville.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
MODEL VIEW OF THE FUTURE
Primelife’s $30 million plan for a senior community village is a step further, with a special ceremony featuring popular former quiz show host Tony Barber in the unveiling the models of the Trowella Gardens senior living community.
COUNCIL BUCKS FOR TRANS-TASMAN EVENT
After much debate, Griffith City Council will be allocating $10,000 to a powerboat competition to be held at Lake Wyangan next year.
BLACKS HOPING FOR PERFECT SEASON
Undefeated so far this year, the Griffith Blacks are out to make it a perfect season against Grenfell in the SIRU grand final.
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