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July 2021

Griffith Hosting The Daily Telegraph Bush Summit - Postponed Date To Be Confirmed
Wed, 14 Jul 2021
Griffith will shine on 27 August when Griffith City Council hosts the “2021 Daily Telegraph Bush Summit”, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian in attendance.
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Calling Potential Authors - Free Workshop At Griffith City Library
Tue, 13 Jul 2021
Griffith City Library is calling on budding authors to participate in an upcoming free Writing Workshop with Caroline Tuohey, on Saturday 24 July from 9.30am – 12.30pm.
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Imagine Griffith Art Competition Winners Announced
Tue, 06 Jul 2021
Rockets, rainbows, cherry blossoms and even an underwater world featured in the winning artworks submitted to the Griffith City Council Imagine Griffith Kids Art Competition.
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Justine Schofield Cooks Up A Storm In Griffith With Everyday Gourmet
Tue, 06 Jul 2021
Celebrity chef Justine Schofield cooked up a storm for her television show Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield during a recent trip to Griffith, thanks to Visit Griffith partnering with three local industries Almond Board of Australia, Aus Prunes (APIA) and Stahmann Webster, to showcase the local area as an agricultural powerhouse.
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Griffin Green Affordable Housing Project Set To Get Underway
Thu, 01 Jul 2021
Griffith’s $12M Affordable Housing Project, Griffin Green is set to get underway and will see 20 townhouses and approximately 42 housing lots built around Dave Taylor Park.
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June 2021

Griffith Sports Precinct Gets Funding Boost
Tue, 22 Jun 2021
Griffith’s Westend Stadium Redevelopment has received a massive funding boost, thanks to the NSW State Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund, with $1M awarded this week.
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Expressions Of Interest Sought For Iconic State Bank House
Tue, 15 Jun 2021
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Vandalism An Ongoing Issue For Council
Fri, 11 Jun 2021
Following a spate of attacks on a number of Council and community facilities, Council is issuing a timely reminder that a policy exists extending a reward for information leading to a conviction.
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Swamps Set To Be Renamed
Thu, 10 Jun 2021
Three local swamps are set to be renamed following the Ordinary Meeting of Council held last Tuesday.
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Boorga Road Set To Get Underway
Thu, 10 Jun 2021
Boorga Road is set to undergo a $7.3M overhaul, which includes the construction and sealing of the unsealed section between New Farms Road and Dickie Road, and the construction and sealing of Dickie Road, up to approximately 3.km west from Boorga Road.
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New Flood Mapping For Yenda Adopted
Wed, 09 Jun 2021
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Sydney Dance Company Brings The Power Of Dance And Music
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
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Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With The Robertson Brothers
Fri, 04 Jun 2021
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Hanwood Cycleway And Henderson Oval Officially Opened
Thu, 03 Jun 2021
Griffith City Council officially opened two important projects on Monday, with the Hanwood Cycleway and the upgraded Henderson Oval Playspace both unveiled.
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May 2021

Winter Is Coming - Calling All Local Artists
Mon, 31 May 2021
Griffith Regional Art Gallery is calling for local artists and craft people to be part of Rethinking the Winter Solstice - their community art exhibition for 2021.
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Streetscapes Griffith To Go Out With A Bang!
Thu, 27 May 2021
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Work At Westend Gets Underway
Wed, 26 May 2021
The redevelopment of Griffith’s Westend Oval has commenced, marking a significant milestone for the $26.5M project with Hines Constructions undertaking the work over the next 12 months.
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Be A Part Of Australia’s Liveability Census
Tue, 25 May 2021
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Kooyoo Street Set To Be Transformed With High Streets Grant
Mon, 24 May 2021
Griffith City Council has been successful in obtaining a $1M grant through the NSW State Government’s ‘Your High Street Grant Program’, which will partly fund Stage 1 of the Kooyoo Street redevelopment, from Banna Avenue through to Banna Lane.
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Hanwood Storm Water Pump Project Moves Ahead
Mon, 24 May 2021
A project providing flood relief to the Hanwood community is in the pipeline, with Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott visiting the site on Friday, 21 May 2021.
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Griffith Mayor Welcomes Federal Budget
Thu, 20 May 2021
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Round 2 Of The Community Grants Program Awarded
Thu, 13 May 2021
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Griffith A Finalist In Nsw Top Tourism Town Awards
Tue, 11 May 2021
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Popular Animal Farm Returns Live On Stage
Fri, 07 May 2021
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Council Awarded Grant To Enhance Campbells Wetland
Fri, 07 May 2021
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Lighting Up The Lane This May
Mon, 03 May 2021
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Jekyll And Hyde To Delight Griffith Audiences
Mon, 03 May 2021
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April 2021

Entries Open For Young Archies
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
The Archibald Prize is on its way to Griffith and it brings a plethora of events and activities.
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Griffith Streets To Be Activated Through Street Scapes
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Street Scapes Griffith is kicking off next week, hosting a series of events and activities designed to activate the CBD, with a focus on Kooyoo Street.
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Banna Lane Festival Back For 2021
Fri, 30 Apr 2021
Following a cancellation due to COVID-19 last year, the Banna Lane Festival is back in what is set to be an exciting event for Griffith.
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Kooyoo Street Set To Be Illuminated
Thu, 29 Apr 2021
Kooyoo Street is set to take on a whole new look and feel throughout Street Scapes, particularly at night when a series of animations take centre stage.
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2021 Archibald Prize To Visit Griffith
Wed, 28 Apr 2021
Griffith Regional Art Gallery will proudly host the Archibald Prize 2020 as its keynote exhibition of 2021.
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Calling All Creative Local Kids
Thu, 15 Apr 2021
Griffith City Council is calling on budding artists to get creative for the Imagine Griffith Art Competition. Council’s Director Economic and Organisational Development, Shireen Donaldson said Council is inviting local primary school students to visually depict their vision for Griffith’s future.
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Anzac Day In Griffith A Little Different In 2021
Thu, 15 Apr 2021
Anzac Day in Griffith will look a little different this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
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Three Government Deal To Get Moving On Barber Road
Tue, 13 Apr 2021
Griffith City Council has welcomed news that the Federal and NSW governments have fast tracked an agreement to get $6 million in roadworks underway on Barber Road at Benerembah.
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Council Cafe At Alma Bamblett Centre Pioneer In April
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Griffith City Council Cafe is on the move. This month you can catch up with Council on Monday, 19 April 2021 at the Alma Bamblett Centre from 8am to 12.30pm.
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Clb3x3 Basketball Heads To Griffith In May
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
An event aimed at all ages & all abilities, the sport of 3X3 basketball is a great way for people from all over the area to get involved and have some fun.
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Golden Opportunity As Council Hosts Bush Summit
Mon, 12 Apr 2021
Griffith will get the chance to shine in August when Griffith City Council hosts the “2021 Daily Telegraph Bush Summit”.
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