Residents were shocked and even saddened to find out this week that Big W will be closing down in Griffith. 

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9 Leeton’s baton bearers do shire proud in big moment | Photos 

Kiara Pham and Norm Harrison represented Leeton shire during the Queen’s Baton Relay, which passed through Narrandera and Griffith last weekend. 

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8 Mixed emotions for reverend as he prepares to leave Leeton

Reverend Richard Keith has reflected on his 18 years in Leeton as he prepares to move on to Corowa. He said living in Leeton and watching his family grow up in the town was special and something he wouldn’t forget. 

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7 Nurses take on ‘extra burden’ when doctors aren’t available to cover on-call duties at hospital

Residents and the NSW Nurses Association have expressed their concern at the extra work and duties nurses are having to complete when they are no on-call doctors available to cover the emergency department at Leeton District Hospital. 

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6 Murrami celebrates a true blue breakfast feast for Australia Day | Photos 

The Murrami community turned out in droves for the annual Australia Day breakfast extravaganza, which guarantees no one leaves on an empty stomach. 

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5 Car smashed and gutted by fire on Vance Road

A white Holden Rodeo was destroyed by fire after being left on the side of the road when the owner ran out of fuel. Police are investigating who lit the fire.

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4 Jake Speer to be joined by acting royalty for his latest short film project in Leeton 

Leeton’s favourite actor Jake Speer has announced he is bringing his newest project – a short film titled Inside Water to Leeton. To be filmed in Leeton, Jake will be bringing some of his famous friends to town to help complete the project.

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3 Forrest stars with bat and ball against the Ferrets 

As the cricket season reaches its pointy end, Grant Forrest made an impression with the bat and ball against the L&D CC in day one of his side’s match against the Ferrets.

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2 Leeton woman run over by tractor in critical condition 

A Leeton woman was flown to hospital in Sydney following a tragic accident on farm in Leeton this week. 

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1 Students return to school full of beans and smiles | Photos

The most popular story in Leeton shire this week was back to school fun. Take a look through this gallery of photos sent in by our readers of their kids heading back to the classroom. 

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