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June 2024

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  Griffith Residents Invited To Naidoc Week Events

  Fri, 21 Jun 2024

  Griffith City Council will mark NAIDOC Week with a flag raising ceremony followed by dancing and cultural activities at the Griffith City Library later in the week.

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  Final Call Out For Citrus Sculpture Entries

  Thu, 20 Jun 2024

  Time is running out for the chance to be involved in the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures as part of Griffith Spring Fest 2024.

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  Council Hosts Sold-out Business Planning Event

  Wed, 19 Jun 2024

  Last Thursday, Griffith City Council held a highly successful, sold-out Business Planning & Strategic Thinking event.

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  Sports Centre Announces Temporary Changes Due To Maintenance And Electoral Commission Use

  Mon, 17 Jun 2024

  The Griffith Regional Sports Centre has announced a temporary change in availability of its facilities to accommodate scheduled maintenance works and to serve the community during the NSW Local Government Election period.

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  Griffith City Council Community Grants Awarded

  Thu, 13 Jun 2024

  Griffith City Council has awarded community grants to two local organisations allowing them to deliver community-based projects. The successful Community Grant Applications for Round 2 2023/2024 were Griffith and Regional Association of the Performing Art (GRAPA) and TEDx Griffith Auspiced by Griffith Women in Business.

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  Action-packed Exhibition To Open At Artspace

  Wed, 12 Jun 2024

  The next exhibition in the Griffith Regional Theatre’s Artspace will showcase local photography and an historic occasion when it opens on Monday 24 June 2024.

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  Griffith’s Drinking Water Supply And Quality Will Not Be Interrupted By Mi Works On Main Canal

  Fri, 07 Jun 2024

  Murrumbidgee Irrigation is currently conducting maintenance on the main canal. As part of these works the canal has been temporarily drained.

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  A Unique Out-of-theatre Experience Not To Be Missed

  Thu, 06 Jun 2024

  Griffith Regional Theatre, RAREBIRD ensemble and Limone Dining are presenting a one-of-a-kind cabaret show, “Love & Forgetting – Tales from a Young Mixer,” for two nights only.

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  Local Artist Sophie Chauncy Exhibits "trails"

  Thu, 06 Jun 2024

  Griffith Regional Art Gallery is proudly hosting a new solo exhibition by Riverina based Artist, Sophie Chauncy. This is the first time Ms Chauncy has had a solo exhibition at the Gallery.

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  Investment Prospectus 2024 Launched

  Tue, 04 Jun 2024

  Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the launch of a new Investment Prospectus, aimed at driving jobs and economic growth in the region.

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  Reminder: No Access To Banna Lane From Kookora Street

  Mon, 03 Jun 2024

  As work on Yambil Street Stage 4 progresses, several near misses involving motorists driving the wrong way down Banna Lane have been reported.

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  Get Ready To Take To The Stage For Grass Roots Open Mic Comp

  Mon, 03 Jun 2024

  The highly anticipated Grass Roots Open Mic competition returns to Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 4 August at 2pm, and this year marks a significant milestone.

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  Sikh Games 2024 - Traffic Management Plan

  Mon, 03 Jun 2024

  The 26th Shaheedi Tournament (Griffith Sikh Games) will be held 8-9 June 2024 at the Ted Scobie Oval, Collina and Griffith Regional Sports Centre.

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May 2024

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  Griffith City Council Officially Unveils The New Mountain Bike Track

  Thu, 30 May 2024

  Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the completion of its new Mountain Bike Track. Covering approximately 4.5 kilometres of tracks, a skills area, shelter, fences, and a car park.

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  Griffith City Council's Da Tracking System Is Undergoing Maintenance

  Thu, 30 May 2024

  Griffith City Council’s Development Application (DA) Tracking System is currently undergoing maintenance and is unavailable.

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  New Community Flagpole Celebrates Diversity In Griffith

  Wed, 29 May 2024

  Multicultural community organisations in Griffith can now request to fly a flag at the Griffith Community Gardens to recognise dates of significance to the community.

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  Positive Insights Revealed From Latest Griffith Business Survey

  Wed, 29 May 2024

  The latest Griffith Business Survey has uncovered some encouraging trends including an overall increase in sales compared to previous years.

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  Art Gallery Calls For Entries For The National Contemporary Jewellery Awards

  Mon, 27 May 2024

  The National Contemporary Jewellery Award, staged every two years by Griffith Regional Art Gallery, is now inviting entries from contemporary jewellery practitioners across Australia.

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  Australia’s Premier Comedy Roadshow Is Coming Your Way!

  Fri, 24 May 2024

  Griffith, get ready for a night of laughter and hilarity as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow rolls into town!

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  Master Locksmiths Access Key (mlak) System To Be Reinstated

  Wed, 22 May 2024

  Griffith City Council is set to reinstate the Master Locksmiths Access Key (MLAK) system for eligible users.

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  Griffith Mayor Calls On Community Leaders To Join The Mission To Help End Homelessness

  Wed, 22 May 2024

  Mayor Curran is challenging other leaders in Griffith to bring their sleeping bags or swags and join him to sleepout for a good cause.

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  Griffith City Council’s Director Sustainable Development Resigns

  Tue, 21 May 2024

  Griffith City Council wishes to advise that Bruce Gibbs, Director of Sustainable Development, has resigned effective Thursday, 13 June 2024.

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  Council Provides An Update Regarding Relocation Of Animals

  Thu, 16 May 2024

  Griffith City Council would like to provide an update regarding the relocation of the animals residing at Lake Wyangan.

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  Council Invites You To A Free Business Workshop: Business Planning & Strategic Thinking

  Thu, 16 May 2024

  Council invites all local businesses to participate in a free Business Planning & Strategic Thinking Workshop.

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  Griffith City Council Receives Special Rate Variation Determination

  Tue, 14 May 2024

  The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has partially approved Griffith City Council’s Special Rate Variation (SRV) application.

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  The Tap Pack Conjures Up A Modern Twist To The Cool Classics

  Fri, 10 May 2024

  Following sold-out shows and rave reviews on London’s West End, at Sydney Opera House and around the world, Australia’s hottest tap dance sensation, The Tap Pack is coming to Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 2 June 2024.

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  Highway Of Lost Hearts Hits The Stage

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  Griffith Regional Theatre welcomes Bathurst-based production company Lingua Franca in May with their production of “Highway of Lost Hearts”.

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  Australian Music Sensation Brad Cox Set To Captivate Live Audiences

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  Australian music sensation Brad Cox is coming to Griffith Regional Theatre on his solo tour, Yarns and Yodels, on Saturday 1 June 2024 at 7.30pm. Fans can look forward to a rich and diverse showcase of Brad's talents, spanning from upbeat country pop to moving piano ballads.

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  Online Payment System For Rates And Water Expanded

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  In an effort to make life easier for residents and save funds, Council has expanded its email notification system for rates and water services.

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  Mid-autumn Stubble Burning Update – Fires Out By 2pm

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  Farmers asked to consider the impacts of their crop residue fires on their neighbours and the broader community.

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  Griffith City Council's Draft Budget For 2024/25 Is Now On Exhibition

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  Griffith City Council has announced the release of its draft Annual Budget for 2024/25, which is now on public exhibition.

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  Existing Animals And Enclosure To Be Removed From Lake

  Thu, 09 May 2024

  Council has resolved to remove the existing animals and enclosures from Lake Wyangan.

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  Work To Rejuvenate Memorial Gardens Set To Commence

  Thu, 02 May 2024

  Griffith City Council is pleased to announce that work will soon begin on the long-awaited rejuvenation of Memorial Gardens.

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  Reservoir Refurbishment Works Pave The Way For Mural

  Thu, 02 May 2024

  Council is pleased to announce the commencement of refurbishment works on the 9ML drinking water reservoir (tank) opposite Pioneer Park.

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  Catch Griffith City Council At The Riverina Field Days

  Thu, 02 May 2024

  Are you heading to the Riverina Field Days next weekend? If so, make sure you stop by and say hello to Griffith City Council.

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April 2024

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  Unforgettable Tribute To Johnny Cash And June Carter

  Fri, 26 Apr 2024

  If you are a fan of the Man in Black and his amazing partner June Carter, you will not want to miss this show – “Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show” at Griffith Regional Theatre on Friday 17 May.

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  Innovative Communication Tool Installed At Borland Leckie Playground

  Wed, 24 Apr 2024

  A collaborative effort between Griffith City Council and Access Ability Australia has brought a new dimension of inclusivity to Borland Leckie playground.

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  Council Makes Difficult Decision To Close Animal Enclosure

  Wed, 24 Apr 2024

  Griffith City Council has made the difficult decision to close the Lake Wyangan animal enclosure following an audit by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

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  Two Sensational Performances - One Magnificent Evening Of Ballet

  Mon, 22 Apr 2024

  Griffith Regional Theatre is excited to be hosting international ballet company the Grand Kyiv Ballet of Ukraine with two delightful ballets - Forest Song & Don Quixote on Thursday 23 May.

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  Work Has Progressed For The Hanwood Stormwater Pump And Levee Installation

  Thu, 18 Apr 2024

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  Drought Resilience Planning For Western Riverina

  Thu, 18 Apr 2024

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  A Friendly Reminder To Burn Stubble Responsibly

  Wed, 17 Apr 2024

  As we embrace the transition into autumn, Griffith City Council urges the rice growers to exercise caution and mindfulness when burning stubble to prepare for the new season.

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  Jessica Loughlin: Of Light. Incredible Glass Artworks Visiting Gallery

  Wed, 17 Apr 2024

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  Step Back In Time: The Robertson Brothers Return With A 1960s Variety Tv Spectacular!

  Wed, 17 Apr 2024

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  Minister For Agriculture Announces Funding For Sheep And Goat Electronic Identification (eid)

  Tue, 16 Apr 2024

  Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW and Western NSW, Tara Moriarty stopped by the Griffith Livestock Marketing Centre (Griffith Saleyards) to announce an additional $1.4 million of funding from the NSW Government to support eligible saleyards to prepare for the mandatory roll out of Sheep and Goat electronic identification (eID).

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