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Karting Nsw And Council To Host Kart Masters

Karting Nsw And Council To Host Kart Masters

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 Read more
Griffith City Library Temporary Closure To Install New Shelving

Griffith City Library Temporary Closure To Install New Shelving

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 Read more
Clubgrants Funding Available

Clubgrants Funding Available

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 Read more
Residents Invited To Show Us Your Action Day

Residents Invited To Show Us Your Action Day

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 Read more

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    February 2024

    February 2024

  • Bjorn Again Brings Abba Fever To Griffith Regional Theatre!
    Bjorn Again Brings Abba Fever To Griffith Regional Theatre!
    Thu, 29 Feb 2024

    Get ready to dance the night away as Bjorn Again, the world's premier ABBA tribute band, graces the stage of the Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 23 March 2024.

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  • Internationally Renowned “lost In Palm Springs” Exhibition To Transform Griffith Regional Art Gallery Into A Creative Oasis!
    Internationally Renowned “lost In Palm Springs” Exhibition To Transform Griffith Regional Art Gallery Into A Creative Oasis!
    Thu, 29 Feb 2024

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  • Share Your Vision For The Future Of Griffith
    Share Your Vision For The Future Of Griffith
    Wed, 28 Feb 2024

    This year Griffith City Council is asking all residents to actively participate in shaping the future of Griffith and its villages.

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  • Ipart Seeks Feedback On Council's Special Rate Variation
    Ipart Seeks Feedback On Council's Special Rate Variation
    Tue, 27 Feb 2024

    Griffith City Council’s Special Rate Variation submission is now available for review and public submissions direct to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART). 

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  • Improvements Made To Griffith Regional Airport
    Improvements Made To Griffith Regional Airport
    Tue, 27 Feb 2024

    Essential maintenance and improvement initiatives carried out at Griffith Regional Airport in early February 2024, has resulted in significant enhancements to its infrastructure.

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  • Council Announces Appointment Of Acting Director Of Business, Cultural, And Financial Services
    Council Announces Appointment Of Acting Director Of Business, Cultural, And Financial Services
    Mon, 26 Feb 2024

    Following the recent resignation of Director of Business, Cultural, and Financial Services, Steve Saffioti, Griffith City Council is pleased to announce that Max Turner has been appointed as the Acting Director.

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  • Understanding Water And Sewerage Bills
    Understanding Water And Sewerage Bills
    Mon, 26 Feb 2024

    Griffith City Council has conducted water meter readings during January and February, capturing data for the 2nd trimester water and sewer accounts for 2023-2024.

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  • Installation Of Pedestrian Bridges Next Step For Her Way 2680 Project
    Installation Of Pedestrian Bridges Next Step For Her Way 2680 Project
    Fri, 23 Feb 2024

    In a significant step towards improving public spaces for the perceived safety of women, girls, and gender-diverse people, the Her Way 2680 project is set to install two new foot bridges, footpaths, landings and seating on Ulong Street and Kooyoo Street.

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  • Get Ready To Unleash The Fun As Dog Man The Musical Hits The Stage
    Get Ready To Unleash The Fun As Dog Man The Musical Hits The Stage
    Wed, 21 Feb 2024

    Get ready to unleash the fun as Dog Man The Musical hits the stage on Wednesday 6 March 2024 at Griffith Regional Theatre.

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  • Soft Plastics Unwrapped – The Good, The Bad And The Alternatives
    Soft Plastics Unwrapped – The Good, The Bad And The Alternatives
    Mon, 19 Feb 2024

    Griffith City Council is urging the community to consider ways to avoid or reduce consumption of soft plastics and ensure any soft plastics used are carefully and appropriately disposed of.

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  • Theatre’s Lighting Designer Wins Top Award
    Theatre’s Lighting Designer Wins Top Award
    Mon, 19 Feb 2024

    John Matkovic, Technical Coordinator at Griffith Regional Theatre has been awarded a Canberra Area Theatre (CAT) Award for his Lighting Design in last year’s production of The Wedding Singer.

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  • News In Brief - Project Updates
    News In Brief - Project Updates
    Fri, 16 Feb 2024

    Yoogali Shared Pathway and Bridge, Griffith Mountain Bike Track, Hanwood Oval Amenities Block

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  • Bangarra To Perform Major New Work At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Bangarra To Perform Major New Work At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Fri, 16 Feb 2024

    The incomparable storytellers of Bangarra Dance Theatre will perform their major new work Yuldea at the Griffith Regional Theatre on Saturday 9 March 2024.

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  • Suncorp Super Netball Sell-out Event Ticket Holder Information
    Suncorp Super Netball Sell-out Event Ticket Holder Information
    Thu, 15 Feb 2024

    The response to tickets for Griffith’s first ever Suncorp Super Netball pre-season event has been incredible! With the event now sold-out Council can’t wait for March 3 to arrive.

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  • Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services Resigns
    Director Business, Cultural & Financial Services Resigns
    Tue, 13 Feb 2024

    Griffith City Council wishes to advise that Steve Saffioti, the Director of Business, Cultural, and Financial Services has resigned.

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  • Griffith Named In Wotif’s Top Ten Aussie Town Of The Year Awards
    Griffith Named In Wotif’s Top Ten Aussie Town Of The Year Awards
    Tue, 13 Feb 2024

    Griffith has been named among the TOP TEN places to visit in Australia, ranking number seven in the Wotif 2024 Aussie Town of the Year Awards.

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  • Flickerfest Screening Aussie Short Films At The Griffith Regional Theatre
    Flickerfest Screening Aussie Short Films At The Griffith Regional Theatre
    Mon, 12 Feb 2024

    Celebrating 33 years, Flickerfest is back at Griffith Regional Theatre on Friday 23 February 2024.

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  • Dump For Free Month Initiative To Include March And October In 2024
    Dump For Free Month Initiative To Include March And October In 2024
    Fri, 09 Feb 2024

    In response to the overwhelming success of the new Dump for Free Month initiative trialled last year, Griffith City Council is pleased to announce the expansion of the program to include the months of March and October in 2024.

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  • Lake Wyangan North Moves To Red Alert
    Lake Wyangan North Moves To Red Alert
    Thu, 08 Feb 2024

    Griffith City Council wishes to advise that Lake Wyangan (North) is now on Red Alert.

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  • Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre's Swimming Carnival Season In Full Swing
    Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre's Swimming Carnival Season In Full Swing
    Thu, 08 Feb 2024

    The Griffith Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre (GRALC) is making waves with swimming carnival season in full swing, as swimmers of all ages come together to compete, showcasing their skills and sportsmanship.

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  • Ramjo, Griffith City Council And Red Cross Offer Workshops To Help Local Residents Prepare For Future Natural Disasters
    Ramjo, Griffith City Council And Red Cross Offer Workshops To Help Local Residents Prepare For Future Natural Disasters
    Fri, 02 Feb 2024

    The Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) and Griffith City Council have engaged the Red Cross to facilitate the workshops as part of a Disaster Risk Reduction Fund (DRRF) project administered by the NSW Reconstruction Authority and jointly funded by the Commonwealth and New South Wales governments.

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  • Griffith Regional Art Gallery To Launch New Program
    Griffith Regional Art Gallery To Launch New Program
    Thu, 01 Feb 2024

    Griffith Regional Art Gallery is preparing to launch its 2024 exhibition program on Friday 9 February where all are invited to attend.

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    January 2024

  • Keeping Roads Safe During 2024 Grape Harvest
    Keeping Roads Safe During 2024 Grape Harvest
    Tue, 30 Jan 2024

    With vintage now underway, a reminder has been issued to all road users to help keep local roads safe.

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  • Griffith's Australia Day Award Winners Announced
    Griffith's Australia Day Award Winners Announced
    Tue, 30 Jan 2024

    Congratulations to Pat Sergi who has been named Griffith’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year.

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  • Artspace Launches 2024 Program With Changing Light
    Artspace Launches 2024 Program With Changing Light
    Thu, 25 Jan 2024

    ArtSpace at Griffith Regional Theatre presents the first exhibition of the year – ‘Changing Light’ by local artist and visual arts teacher Brooke Jarvis.

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  • Council General Manager Brett Stonestreet Extends His Stay
    Council General Manager Brett Stonestreet Extends His Stay
    Thu, 25 Jan 2024

    General Manager Brett Stonestreet will remain at the helm of Griffith City Council, after Council resolved to renew his contract for another 12 months on Tuesday night.

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  • Suncorp Super Netball Is Coming To Griffith!
    Suncorp Super Netball Is Coming To Griffith!
    Wed, 24 Jan 2024

    Exciting news for local netballers and sports fans with Griffith City Council and Griffith Netball Association partnering to bring the first-ever Suncorp Super Netball pre-season event to Griffith.

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  • Residents Invited To Connect With Council In 2024
    Residents Invited To Connect With Council In 2024
    Wed, 24 Jan 2024

    Community engagement remains a high priority for Griffith City Council, with a number of options available for residents to connect in 2024.

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  • Morning Melodies Are Back At The Theatre
    Morning Melodies Are Back At The Theatre
    Fri, 19 Jan 2024

    Enjoy a morning of laughter, a little music, and sheer entertainment with world-renowned pianist and comedian David Scheel on Thursday 8 February 2024.

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  • Deadline Extended For Griffith Business Survey
    Deadline Extended For Griffith Business Survey
    Fri, 19 Jan 2024

    The 2023 Griffith Business Survey deadline has been extended until February 16 2024, with a wide cross-section of businesses urged to participate.

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  • Pioneer Park Museum Calls For Volunteers
    Pioneer Park Museum Calls For Volunteers
    Fri, 19 Jan 2024

    The call has gone out to locals interested in helping preserve the history of Griffith, with volunteers needed at Pioneer Park Museum.

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  • Sunday Session With Guitar Virtuoso Daniel Champagne At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Sunday Session With Guitar Virtuoso Daniel Champagne At Griffith Regional Theatre
    Thu, 18 Jan 2024

    Enjoy an intimate live experience with Daniel Champagne in the Burley Griffin Room at the Theatre on Sunday 4 February 2024.

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  • Tackling The Housing Crisis Together – Council And Business Chamber Create Taskforce
    Tackling The Housing Crisis Together – Council And Business Chamber Create Taskforce
    Tue, 16 Jan 2024

    Griffith City Council and the Griffith Business Chamber have combined their resources to create the Griffith Worker and Housing Shortage Taskforce.

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  • Griffith Australia Day Ambassador Announced
    Griffith Australia Day Ambassador Announced
    Fri, 12 Jan 2024

    Our Australia Day Ambassador, Susanne Gervay OAM will join our community and offer inspiration by sharing her optimistic messages and stories.

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  • Griffith Regional Art Gallery Presents Errol Fielder's Retrospective Exhibition
    Griffith Regional Art Gallery Presents Errol Fielder's Retrospective Exhibition
    Thu, 11 Jan 2024

    Griffith Regional Art Gallery’s first major exhibition for 2024 is a comprehensive retrospective of a Wagga-based artist whose life in art consists of surreal interrogations of the myths and realities of the Australian landscape.

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    December 2023

  • Griffith Heroes Nominated For Australia Day Awards
    Griffith Heroes Nominated For Australia Day Awards
    Thu, 21 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council is gearing up for Australia Day celebrations, announcing 43 community members or organisations that have been nominated for Australia Day Awards.

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  • Soul Property & Council Christmas Light Winners Revealed
    Soul Property & Council Christmas Light Winners Revealed
    Wed, 20 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council and Soul Property Agents have announced the Christmas Light Display winners for 2023.

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  • Glow2680 Star Shopper Winners Announced
    Glow2680 Star Shopper Winners Announced
    Tue, 19 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council’s Star Shopper winners have been announced for 2023.

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  • Griffith Airport Temporary Closure Planned In February 2024
    Griffith Airport Temporary Closure Planned In February 2024
    Thu, 14 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council has scheduled essential maintenance work at the Griffith Regional Airport in February 2024.

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  • Griffith Community Grants Program Funding Awarded
    Griffith Community Grants Program Funding Awarded
    Wed, 13 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council has awarded community grants to eight local organisations allowing them to deliver a range of community-based projects.

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  • 2024 Is The Year To Explore Everything Your Theatre Has To Offer!
    2024 Is The Year To Explore Everything Your Theatre Has To Offer!
    Wed, 13 Dec 2023

    Griffith Regional Theatre has launched their 2024 season announcing a wide range of shows for everyone.

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  • Council Facilities Offer Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
    Council Facilities Offer Unique Christmas Gift Ideas
    Mon, 11 Dec 2023

    Are you looking for that perfect Christmas gift for those hard to buy for people? From theatre tickets and local hampers to jewellery and fitness passes, Council facilities have a range of unique options available.

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  • Council’s Star Shopper Campaign Coming To A Close
    Council’s Star Shopper Campaign Coming To A Close
    Fri, 08 Dec 2023

    Griffith City Council’s Star Shopper campaign is coming to a close, with just one week to go until the competition wraps up.

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  • Celebrate Christmas Together At Carols By Candlelight
    Celebrate Christmas Together At Carols By Candlelight
    Tue, 05 Dec 2023

    Residents will lift their voices in song together on Sunday, 10 December when the Griffith Carols by Candlelight 2023 is held in the Community Gardens.

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  • Get The Perfect Present At The Gallery With End Of Year Sip ‘n’ Spend Event
    Get The Perfect Present At The Gallery With End Of Year Sip ‘n’ Spend Event
    Mon, 04 Dec 2023

    Griffith Regional Art Gallery will wrap up its 2023 program with a wonderful end of year celebration on Thursday 14 December.

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