2024 Nsw Local Government Elections

Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024

The 2024 NSW Local Government Elections took place on Saturday, 14 September, with eligible residents from across the Local Government Area (LGA) casting their votes. Many residents took advantage of the opportunity to vote early last week.
Initial vote counting commenced on election night, however, the counting is not yet complete. Postal votes are still being accepted, and voters who applied for postal voting by 9 September are reminded that these must be received by the NSW Electoral Commission by Friday, 27 September 2024, to be included in the final tally.
Residents can stay updated and follow the progress of the count at https://elections.nsw.gov.au/
The official declaration of the Mayor and Councillors is anticipated during the first week of October.

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November 2024

Olympian Among Special Guests At Activate Olympic Street
Tuesday, 12 Nov 2024
Council has confirmed three renowned guests at Activate Olympic Street.
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Registration For Griffith's Christmas Light Competition Now Open
Friday, 08 Nov 2024
Griffith City Council’s annual Christmas Light Decoration Competition is now open for registrations.
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Time Is Running Out To Help Shape Griffith's Housing Future
Friday, 08 Nov 2024
Griffith City Council is calling on local residents to help shape the future of housing by participating in an important community survey, open until Friday, 22 November 2024.
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Water Polo Is Back At Griffith Regional Aquatic And Leisure Centre
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024
Water Polo is back at Griffith Regional Aquatic and Leisure Centre with sessions beginning Thursday, 14 November.
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Director Announced For Community Production Of Mamma Mia!
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024
Oumi Karenga-Hewitt appointment Director of Community Musical for 2025, Mamma Mia!
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Cater & Blumer Partners With Theatre To Present Mamma Mia! In 2025
Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024
Griffith Regional Theatre and Cater & Blumer are partnering together to co-present the 2025 Community Musical, Mamma Mia! in September 2025.
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Memorial Park Upgrades Brings Greater Accessibility And Over 700 New Plantings
Friday, 01 Nov 2024
Griffith City Council has completed stage 1 of the Memorial Park Embellishment project which has enhanced the park's functionality, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal.
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October 2024

Revitalised Dave Taylor Park Opens To The Griffith Community
Thursday, 31 Oct 2024
Today marks the opening of the Griffin Green Youth and Community Park, a revitalised space created through a collaborative effort between Griffith City Council and Argyle Housing.
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Support Local Business This Christmas For Your Chance To Win
Thursday, 31 Oct 2024
The Star Shopper Competition kicks off again this year from Monday, 4 November. Griffith City Council is encouraging residents to support local businesses during the holiday season.
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Plans In Full Swing For Activate Olympic Street
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024
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An Evening Of Italian Classics And Popera With The Italian Tenors
Wednesday, 30 Oct 2024
Griffith Regional Theatre welcomes back The Italian Tenors.
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Griffith Australia Day Award Nomination Deadline Approaching
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024
Nominations for this year’s Australia Day Awards are open.
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Art Gallery Becomes Focal Point For Australian Contemporary Jewellery
Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024
Australian Contemporary Jewellery with the upcoming Alchemy: A National Contemporary Jewellery Initiative.
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Local Favourite “starry” Returns To The Stage
Monday, 28 Oct 2024
Griffith Regional Theatre host former local Triple M Breakfast announcer Glenn "Starry" Starr.
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A Magical Adventure For Kids When The Gruffalo Comes To Town
Friday, 25 Oct 2024
Come along to Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 3 November at 5pm to experience the magic of The Gruffalo!
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Residents Reminded Of Drvieway Approval Requirements
Friday, 25 Oct 2024
Griffith City Council reminds all residents that they must obtain Council consent before undertaking any work associated with driveways within the road reserve.
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Yag Member Selected For Nsw Youth Advisory Council
Thursday, 24 Oct 2024
Shirine Nehme, a member of Council’s Youth Advisory Group (YAG), has been selected as a member of the NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC) for 2025.
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Artist Completes Massive Mural On Griffith Water Tank
Thursday, 24 Oct 2024
Griffith’s newest landmark, the striking mural on the 9ML Water Tank on Scenic Hill, is now complete.
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New Council Meets For The First Time
Wednesday, 23 Oct 2024
The new Griffith City Council met this week for the first time since the local government elections were held on Saturday 14 September 2024.
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Important Information Regarding Non-potable Water Supply
Thursday, 17 Oct 2024
Griffith City Council is reminding residents across the Local Government Area (LGA) of the importance of correctly identifying and using non-potable (untreated) water.
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Unsafe Sugar Gum Trees Along Railway Street To Be Removed
Thursday, 17 Oct 2024
Griffith City Council advises that 27 Sugar Gum trees along Railway Street will be removed which pose a risk to public safety.
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