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Griffith City Council
The major regional centre of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area in the western Riverina — around 27,300 people across Griffith and surrounding towns like Yenda, Hanwood and Yoogali, built on irrigated horticulture, wine and food manufacturing, with a strong Italian-Australian community and a town centre designed by Walter Burley Griffin. The council runs the local services you use every week — waste, water, roads, libraries, parks, an airport, development — and sets your rates. Here's the snapshot, then the stuff that affects your week.
Everyday essentials
The things people actually need from the council — fast.
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See all →Things Griffith City Council wants your say on right now. Your view counts for more before the deadline.
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Lake Wyangan Housing Enabling Infrastructure
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12 Days of Christmas in Kooyoo - Host your event EOI
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Get to know your council
The basics, in one tap — open any card for key facts and a link to the official source.
This year's rate rise, how it compares across NSW, and why bills differ.
2025–26: final year of a 2-year rate rise (+10.5%)
Open →Budget & financesHow financially healthy the council is, measured against official benchmarks.
Meets 8 of 9 OLG financial benchmarks
Open →Crime & safetyGriffith's recorded crime rates, side by side with the NSW average.
2 of 12 major offences below the NSW rate
Open →Mayor & councillorsWho represents you — and where to read their official profiles.
Mayor: Doug Curran (Independent)
Open →Elections & votingWhen the next council election is, and how voting works.
Next election: Sat 9 Sep 2028
Open →Contact & servicesHow to reach the council and report a problem.
Customer service: 1300 176 077
Open →City profileThe basics: how many people live here, how big the area is.
Population: ~27,300 (2023–24)
Open →What's happening
20 updatesAuto-collected from Griffith City Council's public channels and drafted in plain language (pending review).
- Policy
Griffith Art Gallery secures funding for inclusive arts initiative
Published on 10 September 2026 Griffith Regional Art Gallery has been awarded $8,000 to deliver Art Your Way, an innovative project designed to create more inclusive and accessible gallery experiences for neurodivergent audiences.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Griffith Regional Airport paid parking system enters testing phase
Published on 10 September 2026 Parking will remain free of charge throughout the testing period.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Draft Treasury Policy - Reserves and Restrictions
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 8 September 2026 it was resolved that the draft Treasury Policy - Reserves and Restrictions be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding this policy.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Waste
Reminder to residents to place bins correctly for collection
Published on 10 September 2026 Bins should be placed on the nature strip close to the edge of the road, with the wheels and handle facing towards the house. Bins should not be placed in the gutter, on the kerb or on the road.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Griffith flying high as Qantas names aircraft and adds services
Published on 08 September 2026 Griffith is flying high, with Qantas naming one of its Q400 aircraft after the city as the airline boosts services on the Griffith to Sydney route.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Development
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What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
- Policy
Unforgettable One Night Stand leaves lasting legacy for Griffith
Published on 08 September 2026 Griffith was buzzing over the weekend as around 12,000 people came together for triple j’s One Night Stand, bringing an unforgettable night of live music and energy to the city.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Boorga Road closure at Smeeth Road Intersection
Published on 04 September 2026 Boorga Road will be closed to through traffic at the Smeeth Road intersection from Monday 14 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Meet bestselling author Fiona McArthur at Griffith City Library
Published on 02 September 2026 Fiona will be at the Griffith City Library on Wednesday, 23 September at 5. 30pm.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Vandalism damages new airport security fencing
Published on 01 September 2026 The incident follows extensive vandalism at Dave Taylor Park, where infrastructure delivered in 2024 has been repeatedly targeted.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Griffith City Council — News
- Policy
Draft Plan of Management South-West Griffith Precinct Parks
Crown Reserves 66750, 74741, 77295, 81439, 90788 & 90942 and Council Owned Community Land Pursuant to Section 38 of the Local Government Act 1993, Griffith City Council advises that the Draft Plan of Management for the South-West Griffith Precinct Parks is currently on exhibition until 30 September 2026.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Waste
Proposed new fee category — Contractor waste deliveries for mixed waste
Proposed amendment to Griffith City Council's 2026/27 Revenue Policy At its Ordinary Meeting held on 25 August 2026, Griffith City Council resolved (Minute No. 26/240) to give public notice of a proposed new fee category within its 2026/27 Revenue Policy.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Policy
Draft Vending Vehicle Policy
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 25 August 2026 it was resolved that the revised Vending Vehicles Local Policy be placed on public exhibition for 42 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding this policy.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Have your say
12 Days of Christmas in Kooyoo - Host your event EOI
Are you interested in hosting an event during the 12 Days of Christmas in Kooyoo Mall? As part of Griffith's 12 Days of Christmas celebrations from 1-12 December , Council is creating a festive calendar of community-led activities in Kooyoo Mall and we'd love to hear from you.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Policy
Draft Financial Assistance Policy
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 11 August 2026 it was resolved that the Draft Financial Assistance Policy be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding this policy.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Policy
Privacy Management Policy and Plan
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 28 July 2026 it was resolved that the Privacy Management Policy and draft Privacy Management Plan be placed on public exhibition for 28 days. Council is required to notify the public and provide the opportunity for submissions regarding these documents.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Development
Griffith Regional Airport Master Plan project underway
The council has appointed aviation consultancy To70 to prepare a new Master Plan for Griffith Regional Airport, with project activities and stakeholder engagement beginning in July 2026.
What this means for you: The master plan will shape how the regional airport develops over the next 10–20 years; residents and businesses can expect stakeholder engagement as the plan is prepared.
Source: Griffith City Council / National Tribune — Airport Master Plan project underway
- Have your say
Lake Wyangan Housing Enabling Infrastructure
ROAD CLOSURE - BOORGA ROAD (at the Smeeth Road intersection) 14 September to 30 September 2026 Boorga Road will be closed to through traffic at the Smeeth Road intersection from Monday 14 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026 for the final Smeeth Road re-alignment works into Boorga Road. Druitt Road and Todd Road will be re-opened prior to the Boorga Road closure.
What this means for you: Open the source to see the details and any deadline to respond.
Source: Connect Griffith — Have Your Say
- Development
$3 million boost for Griffith CBD and Lake Wyangan foreshore
Griffith received $3 million through the NSW Sustainable Communities Program, topped up with $1 million from the council, for a $4 million project to enhance the CBD and the Lake Wyangan foreshore; the concept design was endorsed in December 2025.
What this means for you: If you use the Griffith CBD or Lake Wyangan, this funds upgrades to public spaces and tourism sites; community ideas were sought into early 2026.
- Council meeting
Cr Scott Groat elected Deputy Mayor
At its 28 October 2025 Ordinary Meeting, Griffith City Council elected Cr Scott Groat as Deputy Mayor for a 12-month term, succeeding Cr Anne Napoli, supporting Mayor Doug Curran.
What this means for you: The Deputy Mayor is chosen by councillors each year; this is a routine annual appointment, not a change of Mayor.
Source: Inside Local Government — New Deputy Mayor for Griffith City Council
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