The search for an airline that will reconnect Griffith and Melbourne will recommence after Mayor John Dal Broi sought endorsement to “cast the net again” following Connect Jet’s proposal falling through. 

DISASTER FUNDS DENIED

After suffering the most devastating frost in 50 years, wine grape growers have been denied disaster relief. The Area News revealed on Monday some farmers lost their entire vineyards in last week’s black frost and were dreading calls from bank managers. 

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

Archers Sean Pianca, 16, and Maddie Salvestro, 15, shot their way to stunning new world rankings at the World Youth Archery Championships in China. Pianca is now ranked number nine in the world while Salvestro has surged to 17th. 

SHELTER TO SHUT

The animal shelter in Bringagee Street at the centre of a spiteful neighbourhood dispute will be forced to close in a matter of days

CREATIONS STEAM UP CATWALK

Nearly 400 people packed The Yoogali Club for the inaugural Natalina’s Fashion and Beauty Expo, which featured the latest and greatest in fashion, hair and makeup. 

JET-FULLED START

Yenda has exploded out of the blocks this Griffith and District cricket season recording its third win from as many starts, with Yoogali the Jets’ latest victim as the village side again put together a near-complete game. 

SECOND HOSPITAL GROUP FORMS

Yet another hospital help group is set to be formed in Griffith with this latest one aimed specifically at lobbying state and federal governments and the Greater Murray Area Health Service. 

BREAKDOWN THWARTS CHAMP

Les Siviour came within 50 kilometres of reclaiming his class seven Australian Off Road Championship title at Goondiwindi, a breakdown seeing him unable to finish the deciding heat. 

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