FIVE YEARS AGO
CAP CUT COULD SPELL RATE RISE
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Council will fight the state government on a recommendation that threatens to scrap the cap on local rate increases. But the business community has called on council to go one step further and decrease rates to align with a significant drop in local land values.
SCORES ON DOORS
A new version of the voluntary “Scores on Doors” program, which displays a star rating system based on routine unannounced inspections of food businesses, will be rolled out this year.
SHOOTING TRIAL HITS TARGET
Four volunteer hunters, accompanied by two National Parks and Wildlife Service supervisors, took part in day one of the state’s controversial three-year shooting trial in Cocoparra National Park, to help cull feral goats running rampant through the park.
TEN YEARS AGO
BURRELL HISTORY REPEATS
A group of councillors will again attempt to repeal Griffith City Council’s decision to approve the building of a supermarket on the vacant land at Burrell Place.
THOUSANDS OUT FOR NRL GAME
Barellan-raised Parramatta halfback Jeff Robson starred in his side’s excellent 34-12 win over the Penrith Panthers at Exies No. 1 in front of more than 3500 fans. Robson led his side around the park with aplomb as the Eels disposed of their much younger rivals in the blockbuster game.
LOCAL FIRIES ANSWER THE CALL
A team of 22 Rural Fire Service volunteers and five tankers from across the MIA will be heading down to the fire-ravaged town of Yea to take on the massive blazes.
SIXTEEN YEARS AGO
NEW LEADERS AT WADE
Wade High School has Jenny Hill as principal and Michael Fry as deputy principal. Ms Hill was a deputy principal five years before principal George Bishop retired and Mr Fry joins Bob Barker as a deputy.
DROUGHT IMPACTS JOBS
Local employment figures have highlighted the effect the drought continues to have throughout the region. Griffith, Leeton and Wagga had recorded increases in the number of people looking for employment, of 6.9 per cent, 3.2 per cent and 5.9 per cent respectively.
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