More media releases

November 2024

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  State Of Our City Presented To New Council

  Fri, 15 Nov 2024

  Griffith City Council has published its State of Our City Report, showcasing outcomes and service delivery over the last Council term.

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  Give Back This Christmas With Council’s Community Giving Tree

  Wed, 13 Nov 2024

  Spread some holiday cheer by contributing to the Community Giving Tree located at Griffith City Library.

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  Olympian Among Special Guests At Activate Olympic Street

  Tue, 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

  Fri, 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

  Fri, 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

  Wed, 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!

  Wed, 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

  Wed, 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

  Fri, 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

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  Revitalised Dave Taylor Park Opens To The Griffith Community

  Thu, 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

  Thu, 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

  Wed, 30 Oct 2024

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  An Evening Of Italian Classics And Popera With The Italian Tenors

  Wed, 30 Oct 2024

  Griffith Regional Theatre welcomes back The Italian Tenors.

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  Griffith Australia Day Award Nomination Deadline Approaching

  Tue, 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

  Tue, 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

  Mon, 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

  Fri, 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

  Fri, 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

  Thu, 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

  Thu, 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

  Wed, 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

  Thu, 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

  Thu, 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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  Join Us Live On The Today Show As We Share Griffith Spring Fest With Australia

  Fri, 11 Oct 2024

  Griffith is set to shine on the national stage as the Today Show's weather segment broadcasts live from the Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures.

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  Major Road Upgrades Underway Across Griffith Lga

  Thu, 10 Oct 2024

  Motorists are being urged to exercise caution as a number of roadworks are currently underway across the Griffith Local Government Area (LGA).

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  The Real Juice Company Citrus Sculptures Back To Banna Avenue This Weekend

  Wed, 09 Oct 2024

  Griffith City Council is inviting community-minded people to lend a hand this Sunday to install the Real Juice Citrus Sculptures.

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  Residents Invited To Have Their Say On Housing Needs In Griffith

  Wed, 09 Oct 2024

  Griffith City Council invites residents to have their say and help shape our region’s housing future.

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  Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

  Fri, 04 Oct 2024

  Griffith Regional Theatre is pleased to announce the return of a Community Musical Production in 2025 – this time it will feature the ever-popular music of ABBA in Mamma Mia.

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  New Councillors Confirmed For Griffith City Council

  Wed, 02 Oct 2024

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  Celebrate The Start Of Spring Fest At The Medlog Launch Party

  Wed, 02 Oct 2024

  Griffith Spring Fest is fast approaching. To celebrate, join us at the Medlog Launch Party on Friday, October 18, from 5pm to 8:30pm.

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  Dump For Free Month Kicks Off

  Tue, 01 Oct 2024

  Dump for Free month has kicked off. Running from Tuesday, 1 October to Thursday, 31 October 2024.

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September 2024

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  Griffith’s Newest Mural Showcases Local Culture And Heritage With Input From Aboriginal Elders

  Mon, 30 Sep 2024

  The mural design was thoughtfully developed in consultation with local Aboriginal Elders and community members to ensure authenticity and to show respect for their culture.

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  Griffith’s Free Pet Microchipping Day Sees Great Turnout

  Mon, 30 Sep 2024

  Griffith City Council is celebrating the success of its recent free community microchipping day, held at Kubank Park on Saturday, 28 September 2024.

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  Step Aboard The Spaceship Of Sound With The Elo Tribute Show

  Mon, 30 Sep 2024

  Prepare to be transported to a galaxy of unforgettable music with The Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) Tribute Show at Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 26 October at 8pm.

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  Lake Wyangan Foreshore Set For A Major Glow-up

  Fri, 27 Sep 2024

  Griffith City Council will soon commence the significant transformation of the recreational area at Lake Wyangan, with residents urged to provide feedback.

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  Griffith Spring Fest Celebrates 32 Years Of Open Gardens

  Thu, 26 Sep 2024

  The Open Gardens are a much-loved tradition and a major component of the Griffith Spring Fest program of events.

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  Go Your Own Way To Griffith Regional Theatre For The Fleetwood Pac Show

  Wed, 25 Sep 2024

  Relive the Magic of Fleetwood Mac with a tribute show from ‘The Fleetwood Pac’ on Friday, 18 October at 8pm.

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  The Fruits Of Labour Exhibition Opens At Gallery

  Wed, 25 Sep 2024

  Griffith Regional Art Gallery will open its community art exhibition for 2024: The Fruits of Labour: Celebrating 100 Years of Irrigation Research and the CSIRO

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  Griffith City Council Introduces New Parking Notification Card

  Tue, 24 Sep 2024

  Griffith City Council has commenced issuing Parking Fine Notification Cards in situations where it is practical and safe to do so. These cards will inform offenders that a parking violation has occurred.

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  Reservoir Refurbishment Complete With Mural Now Underway

  Wed, 18 Sep 2024

  The refurbishment work on the 9ML Drinking Water reservoir on Scenic Hill is now complete. A separate project with its own budget, being the painting of a mural, is now under way.

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  Project Update: Yambil Street Stage 4 - Nothern Side Works Nearing Completion

  Wed, 18 Sep 2024

  Residents are advised that works on the northern side of Yambil Street Stage 4 are nearing completion.

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  2024 Nsw Local Government Elections

  Tue, 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.

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  Council’s Dump For Free Is Back This October

  Fri, 13 Sep 2024

  With Spring well and truly in the air, Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the return of Dump for Free Month this October.

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  Country Stars Tania Kernaghan And Jason Owen Together Live In Concert

  Fri, 13 Sep 2024

  Get ready for a night of country music magic as Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen bring their ‘Let Your Love Flow’ national tour to Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 12 October at 7:30pm.

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  Regional Drought Resilience Plan In Progress

  Thu, 12 Sep 2024

  Council will be holding another community engagement session to seek feedback on the Draft Western Riverina Regional Drought Resilience Plan at the Council Chambers on Wednesday, 25th September from 9am-11am

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