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Council Proudly Supports The 2023 National Veteran Vehicle Tour

Council Proudly Supports The 2023 National Veteran Vehicle Tour

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 Read more
Action Packed Spring School Holidays Ahead

Action Packed Spring School Holidays Ahead

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 Read more
Celebrate Griffith Spring Fest This October

Celebrate Griffith Spring Fest This October

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 Read more
Kooyoo Café Now Open For Bookings

Kooyoo Café Now Open For Bookings

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 Read more

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    September 2023

  • Griffith Mayor Urges Others To Give Blood To Save Lives
    Griffith Mayor Urges Others To Give Blood To Save Lives
    Wed, 13 Sep 2023

    Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran has rolled up his sleeves to give a life-saving blood donation and is urging locals to do the same.

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  • Griffith City Council Expands Dump For Free Event To A Full Month
    Griffith City Council Expands Dump For Free Event To A Full Month
    Wed, 13 Sep 2023

    Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the extension of its highly popular Dump for Free weekend to an entire month.

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  • Work To Commence On Citrus And Rifle Range Road Intersection
    Work To Commence On Citrus And Rifle Range Road Intersection
    Mon, 11 Sep 2023

    Infrastructure work that will enable Griffith City Council to support the delivery of new housing is set to commence at the intersection of Citrus Road and Rifle Range Road, Collina.

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  • Consultation Sessions Set Down For Griffith Mountain Bike Track
    Consultation Sessions Set Down For Griffith Mountain Bike Track
    Wed, 06 Sep 2023

    Griffith residents are being invited to have their say on the draft design for a new Mountain Bike Track, with public consultation sessions to be held.

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  • Griffith City Council Community Grants Program Now Open
    Griffith City Council Community Grants Program Now Open
    Mon, 04 Sep 2023

    Does your community organisation need funding to help with one-off projects, events and activities?

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  • Art Gallery Prepares To Celebrate 40 Years With Gala Night
    Art Gallery Prepares To Celebrate 40 Years With Gala Night
    Mon, 04 Sep 2023

    Griffith Regional Art Gallery is celebrating its 40th Birthday this weekend with a Gala Night to be held on Saturday 9 September 2023 from 6pm.

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  • Have Your Say On Kooyoo Street Stage 1 Road Closure
    Have Your Say On Kooyoo Street Stage 1 Road Closure
    Mon, 04 Sep 2023

    Griffith residents are being urged to have their say on a proposal to permanently close Kooyoo Street Stage 1, between Banna Avenue and Banna Lane for the purpose of motor vehicle access.

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  • Griffith City Library To Undergo A Facelift
    Griffith City Library To Undergo A Facelift
    Fri, 01 Sep 2023

    Griffith City Library is set to undergo a refurbishment, thanks to funding from the State Library of NSW.

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  • Council’s Special Rate Variation Next Steps
    Council’s Special Rate Variation Next Steps
    Fri, 01 Sep 2023

    Council would like to thank all those who attended meetings or information sessions over the past three months as part of community consultation.

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    August 2023

  • The Wedding Singer Is Almost Here!
    The Wedding Singer Is Almost Here!
    Mon, 28 Aug 2023

    Excitement is building at Griffith Regional Theatre and in the community as opening night of this year’s Community Musical The Wedding Singer draws near.

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  • Council Calls On Community Witnesses Following Vandalism
    Council Calls On Community Witnesses Following Vandalism
    Mon, 28 Aug 2023

    Griffith City Council is appealing to witnesses with information in relation to vandalism at the Penfolds Park Rest Area located at Mackay Avenue.

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  • A Better Bus Network For Griffith
    A Better Bus Network For Griffith
    Thu, 24 Aug 2023

    Griffith bus users can look forward to a new, improved network from 18 September including around 30 per cent more services.

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  • Borland Leckie Park Playspace Now Open
    Borland Leckie Park Playspace Now Open
    Mon, 21 Aug 2023

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  • Time Is Running Out To Provide Feedback On Proposed Special Rate Variation
    Time Is Running Out To Provide Feedback On Proposed Special Rate Variation
    Mon, 21 Aug 2023

    Time is running out for Griffith residents to have their say on Griffith City Council’s proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV).

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  • Planning Gets Underway For Glow2680 Christmas Events
    Planning Gets Underway For Glow2680 Christmas Events
    Fri, 18 Aug 2023

    Christmas may still be a few months away, but plans are already in place for this year's Glow2680 Christmas program.

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  • Banna Avenue Garden Beds Set For Improvement
    Banna Avenue Garden Beds Set For Improvement
    Thu, 17 Aug 2023

    Griffith residents will be happy to see garden beds in Banna Avenue (along Prods Straight) enhanced following negotiations with Transport for NSW to ensure the state-owned road is well maintained.

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  • Savour The Flavours With A Taste Of Italy Griffith
    Savour The Flavours With A Taste Of Italy Griffith
    Wed, 16 Aug 2023

    Get ready to immerse yourself in unforgettable culture, food, wine and entertainment as A Taste of Italy Griffith is held from 21 to 27 August 2023.

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  • Residents Invited To Have Their Say On The Griffith Cultural Precinct Master Plan
    Residents Invited To Have Their Say On The Griffith Cultural Precinct Master Plan
    Wed, 09 Aug 2023

    The draft Cultural Precinct Master Plan (CPMP) is currently on public exhibition, with Griffith residents encouraged to voice their opinions.

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  • Griffith’s Southern Industrial Link Now Open
    Griffith’s Southern Industrial Link Now Open
    Wed, 09 Aug 2023

    Transport operators are facing smoother and safer journeys with the official opening of the Griffith Southern Industrial Link (GSIL).

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  • Griffith City Council Wraps Up Local Government Week 2023
    Griffith City Council Wraps Up Local Government Week 2023
    Tue, 08 Aug 2023

    Griffith City Council successfully celebrated Local Government Week from July 31 to August 6, 2023, with a diverse range of activities catering to all residents.

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  • Council’s Special Rate Variation Consultation Progress Update
    Council’s Special Rate Variation Consultation Progress Update
    Tue, 08 Aug 2023

    Griffith City Council is pleased to announce that face-to-face community consultation regarding the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) has concluded.

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  • From Dublin To Griffith - The Rhythms Of Ireland Returns For Another Outstanding Show
    From Dublin To Griffith - The Rhythms Of Ireland Returns For Another Outstanding Show
    Tue, 08 Aug 2023

    Dance and Irish music spectacular, The Rhythms of Ireland, returns to Griffith Regional Theatre on Friday 25 August 2023 with an awe-inspiring and innovative production.

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  • Your Chance To Learn About Our Riverina
    Your Chance To Learn About Our Riverina
    Fri, 04 Aug 2023

    The closing event of the Ngurambang (Our Riverina) exhibition at Griffith Regional Art Gallery will provide an opportunity to hear from many of the artists.

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  • Animal Welfare League Nsw To Offer Mobile Vet Services
    Animal Welfare League Nsw To Offer Mobile Vet Services
    Wed, 02 Aug 2023

    The Animal Welfare League NSW will be coming to Griffith with their Animal Care Truck to offer Mobile Vet Services on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.

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  • Have Your Say On The Draft Lake Wyangan Foreshore Master Plan
    Have Your Say On The Draft Lake Wyangan Foreshore Master Plan
    Tue, 01 Aug 2023

    The draft Lake Wyangan Foreshore Master Plan is currently on public exhibition, with feedback sought on preferred options.

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  • Grass Roots Open Mic Competition Showcases Rising Talent
    Grass Roots Open Mic Competition Showcases Rising Talent
    Tue, 01 Aug 2023

    Emerging artists from across the region took to the stage at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday, 30 July 2023 for the eagerly anticipated Grass Roots Under 30’s Open Mic Competition.

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    July 2023

  • The Australian Ballet Brings Its 60th Anniversary Celebrations To Griffith Regional Theatre
    The Australian Ballet Brings Its 60th Anniversary Celebrations To Griffith Regional Theatre
    Fri, 28 Jul 2023

    Experience the artistry of The Australian Ballet on stage at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Wednesday 9 August 2023.

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  • Something Fishy Going On At Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
    Something Fishy Going On At Griffith Pioneer Park Museum
    Thu, 27 Jul 2023

    Griffith Pioneer Park Museum has landed a whopper of a new exhibition featuring Murray Cod, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world and an apex predator in the waterways where they live.

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  • Catch Ross Noble And His Jibber Jabber Jamboree At The Theatre
    Catch Ross Noble And His Jibber Jabber Jamboree At The Theatre
    Thu, 27 Jul 2023

    Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 5 August 2023 for an evening of inspired nonsense and freewheeling stand up.

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  • Join The Mayor For An Economic Update On Griffith
    Join The Mayor For An Economic Update On Griffith
    Tue, 25 Jul 2023

    Local business and industry associates are invited to join Griffith City Council Mayor Doug Curran for an economic update on our region.

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  • Special Rate Variation Estimator Now Available
    Special Rate Variation Estimator Now Available
    Tue, 25 Jul 2023

    Griffith City Council has launched a Rates Estimator to allow ratepayers to assess the impact of the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) on their respective rates.

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  • Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Mon, 24 Jul 2023

    Bell Shakespeare will appear at Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 12 August 2023 to perform a fresh retelling of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night.

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  • Griffith City Council Celebrates Local Government Week 2023
    Griffith City Council Celebrates Local Government Week 2023
    Fri, 21 Jul 2023

    Griffith City Council is inviting residents to help celebrate Local Government Week 2023.

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  • Artists Ready To Go On Stage For Grass Roots Open Mic!
    Artists Ready To Go On Stage For Grass Roots Open Mic!
    Fri, 21 Jul 2023

    Enjoy live music at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Sunday 30 July 2023 and support young performers as they compete on stage. Contestants will show off their skills and perform a mix of covers and original songs at the Grass Roots open mic competition.

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  • Just Books Andy Griffiths Come To Life At The Theatre
    Just Books Andy Griffiths Come To Life At The Theatre
    Fri, 21 Jul 2023

    The dazzling production JUST, adapted from the bestselling Australian book series written by Andy Griffiths and Illustrated by Terry Denton will be at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Thursday 27 July 2023.

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  • Swing Into The Sunshine Club At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Swing Into The Sunshine Club At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Wed, 19 Jul 2023

    A ground-breaking musical, The Sunshine Club, written and directed by the internationally acclaimed Wesley Enoch AM, is playing at the Griffith Regional Theatre for one night only on Wednesday 26 July 2023.

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  • Her Way 2680 Project Enters Implementation Phase
    Her Way 2680 Project Enters Implementation Phase
    Wed, 19 Jul 2023

    The exciting Her Way 2680 project, an initiative aimed at enhancing the perception of safety for women, girls, and gender diverse people in the CBD of Griffith, is moving into the implementation phase.

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  • Peter Byrne Celebrates 50 Years Of Neil Diamond Hits
    Peter Byrne Celebrates 50 Years Of Neil Diamond Hits
    Wed, 19 Jul 2023

    Neil Diamond fans are in for a treat when the talented Peter Byrne brings his show Forever Diamond to the Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 29 July 2023.

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  • Griffith Marks 50th Anniversary Of End Of Vietnam War
    Griffith Marks 50th Anniversary Of End Of Vietnam War
    Tue, 18 Jul 2023

    The Griffith RSL Sub-Branch, in conjunction with Griffith City Council will acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War by hosting a special morning tea.

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  • Have You Had Your Say On The Proposed Special Rate Variation Yet?
    Have You Had Your Say On The Proposed Special Rate Variation Yet?
    Thu, 13 Jul 2023

    Griffith City Council wants to hear the community’s view on a proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) to ensure long-term financial viability and to maintain service levels.

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  • National Parks And Wildlife Air Helos Hover Over Griffith
    National Parks And Wildlife Air Helos Hover Over Griffith
    Wed, 12 Jul 2023

    The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) helicopter and aircraft fleet is flying into Griffith next week where more than 30 pilots and aircrew will hunker down for a week of training.

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  • Council Takes Action To Combat Prickly Pear On Scenic Hill
    Council Takes Action To Combat Prickly Pear On Scenic Hill
    Mon, 10 Jul 2023

    Griffith City Council has announced plans to conduct an extensive weed spraying campaign to eradicate the invasive Prickly Pear species on Scenic Hill in the coming months.

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  • A Taste Of Italy Griffith Program Unveiled For 2023
    A Taste Of Italy Griffith Program Unveiled For 2023
    Fri, 07 Jul 2023

    The highly anticipated ‘A Taste of Italy Griffith’ is taking place from 21 to 27 August 2023, with a week-long celebration of Italian culture, food, wine, music and dance.

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    June 2023

  • Griffin Green Project Reaches Significant Construction Milestone & Funding For Youth
    Griffin Green Project Reaches Significant Construction Milestone & Funding For Youth
    Thu, 29 Jun 2023

    The Griffin Green affordable housing project, a joint initiative between Argyle Housing and Griffith City Council, is making strides in its mission to provide high-quality, low-cost housing options for key workers within Griffith.

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  • Griffith Youth Advisory Group Impress Councillors
    Griffith Youth Advisory Group Impress Councillors
    Wed, 28 Jun 2023

    A passionate group of young locals are helping shape the future of Griffith.

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