Griffith Mayor Doug Curran joins Matt in the studio to discuss the latest news from Griffith Council.

Including community consultation sought regarding a mountain bike track at Abbatoir Rd, and will Kooyoo St remain closed?

Here is your Thursday clue for the Milwaukee Mystery Tool Competition.

You could win $100 to spend at Collier and Miller.

For four days leading up to the Milwaukee sale at Collier and Miller, every day Matt Collins will be using a ‘Mystery Milwaukee’ tool. 

Head into Collier and Miller on Thursday, 14 September for the Milwaukee "Powered Up" ONE DAY EVENT sale 7:30am - 5pm 

Merch Giveaways, Tool Test Drives and Bonus products! 

Milwaukee Mystery Tool Clue - Thursday

Here is your Wednesday clue for the Milwaukee Mystery Tool Competition.

You could win $100 to spend at Collier and Miller.

For four days leading up to the Milwaukee sale at Collier and Miller, every day Matt Collins will be using a ‘Mystery Milwaukee’ tool. 

Head into Collier and Miller on Thursday, 14 September for the Milwaukee "Powered Up" ONE DAY EVENT sale 7:30am - 5pm 

Merch Giveaways, Tool Test Drives and Bonus products! 

Milwaukee Mystery Tool Clue - Wednesday

Will Kooyoo St remain closed?

Here is your Tuesday clue for the Milwaukee Mystery Tool Competition

You could win $100 to spend at Collier and Miller 

For four days leading up to the Milwaukee sale at Collier and Miller, every day Matt Collins will be using a ‘Mystery Milwaukee’ tool. 

Head into Collier and Miller on Thursday, 14 September for the Milwaukee "Powered Up" ONE DAY EVENT sale 7:30am - 5pm 

Merch Giveaways, Tool Test Drives and Bonus products! 

Milwaukee Mystery Tool Clue - Tuesday

Here is your Monday clue for the Milwaukee Mystery Tool Competition

You could win $100 to spend at Collier and Miller 

For four days leading up to the Milwaukee sale at Collier and Miller, every day Matt Collins will be using a ‘Mystery Milwaukee’ tool. 

Head into Collier and Miller on Thursday, 14 September for the Milwaukee "Powered Up" ONE DAY EVENT sale 7:30am - 5pm 

Merch Giveaways, Tool Test Drives and Bonus products! 

Milwaukee Mystery Tool Clue - Monday

In their weekly chat, Murrumbidgee Police District inspector Glenn Smith joins Matt  in the studio and reveals some of this week's incidents.

Including police pursuits, unlicensed firearms and an arrest at a Griffith service station resulting in the discovery of a bag full of weapons.

Griffith servo arrest reveals bag of weapons

In their weekly chat, Griffith Mayor Doug Curran chats with Matt on the latest news from Council.

Including the major refurbishment for a popular Griffith landmark, and what next for the proposed rates hike?

SRV: Ratepayers feedback is in, what happens next?

In their weekly segment, Matt chats with Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith.

This week they discuss concerns surrounding varroa mite in our patch, Griffith park vandals, and arrests made after a teenager threatened with a knife outside a Griffith High School.

Teen threatened with knife outside a Griffith High School

After forfeiting a recent game, the Hay Magpies First Grade side were advised they would not be eligible to play finals football this year.

Coaching co-ordinator Neil Nisbett shares the club's disappointment, their next move and Matt reads a statement from the Group 20 Chairman justifying their decision.

Hay Magpies respond to finals ban and Group 20 board justify their decision

In their weekly chat, Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith shares with Matt the latest news from the boys and girls in blue.

Including a number of incidents regarding Griffith youths, including one local under 18 who allegedly secretly tried to sell a gun to passers by.

KIDS BEHAVING BADLY: Griffith Police crack down on youth crime

Griffith Mayor Doug Curran joins Matt in the Triple M studio for his weekly chat.

They discuss the recent visit to town from NSW Premier Chris Minns, the lunch with the Mayor event, and the over 100 submissions from ratepayers regarding the proposed rates hikes.

Locals speak up: Proposed rates hike attracts over 100 submissions

Murrumbidgee Police District inspector Glenn Smith joins Matt in the studio with all the latest news from the local boys and girls in blue.

Including an update on last week's midnight fast food brawl, police called out to an incident at the Griffith Airport, and illegal tattoo parlours.

Illegal tattoo parlours, fast food brawl updates and learner drivers behaving badly

After NSW Premier Chris Minns' visit to our region, he headed to the Griffith Airport for a relaxed trip back to Sydney.

The Griffith Teachers Association had other ideas, and the Premier was met with protesters and banners challenging his decision to block the agreement which would have seen increased wages for teachers.

Matt invited Griffith Teachers Association President Jenna Woodland on to the show to share their concerns.

Griffith teachers confront NSW Premier Chris Minns

Annie Hicks has been playing golf for over 40 years.

But during a recent round of 18, she did something most golfers can only dream about - hitting a hole-in-one.

She joined Matt Collins on the Triple M Breakfast Show to describe the shot.

'It looked pretty good on the scorecard': Griffith golfer hits the ultimate shot

As part of NSW's Education Week Temora Public School has a week of fun and exciting events.

From Mental health Monday, to Teamwork Tuesday, Wellbeing Wednesday, Talented Thursday, and Future Friday - which will showcase local occupations through vehicles.

Matt chats with Assistant Principal Claire Reid about Temora School's exciting week of events.

Wheely great week at Temora Public School

Stand up comedian and all round good guy Ross Noble will be in Griffith for his Jibber Jabber Jamboree show on Saturday, August 5 - the same night as the Griffith Business Chamber Awards.

In their chat, Ross shares with Matt his comedy background, the two people he follows on social media, and his advice for those going to the Chamber Awards before his show.

'This is an absolute disaster': Funny man Ross Noble takes a jab at sold-out Griffith event

Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith joined Matt in the Triple M studio to share some of the week's interesting adventures from the boys and girls in blue.

This week, a man was found intoxicated while driving with a four-month-old baby in the vehicle, a driver loses control and collides with a brand-new police truck, and a mass brawl in a Griffith fast food car park.

Do you want capsicum spray with that? Midnight brawl in Griffith fast food car park

Local musician Jessie Aviu stopped by the Triple M studio for a chat and to play one of his great original live tunes.

Talented Griffith muso Jessie Aviu performs live in the studio

Matt enjoys a remarkable chat with long-time Ardlethan local vera Davies.

Vera recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her closest family and friends.

The centenarian shares her thoughts on life, love, death, family and broken jaws....

Life advice from 100-year-old Vera

At the recent Leeton Business Awards, Leeton Little Athletics won the Outstanding Community Organisation.

Club President Catherine Tabain shares what makes the group so great, and she reveals an interesting fact about Little Athletics that got Matt excited.

Award-winning Leeton group making big strides

Former Yanco Agricultural High School teacher Bobby Sheridan has been riding his bike around various parts of Australia, raising money and awareness for Black Dog Institute.

He took a few minutes out of his busy training schedule to chat with Matt before his trip from Darlington Point to Yanco Ag High School.

Former Riverina teacher cycling across the country

Murrumbidgee Police District inspector Glenn Smith joins Matt in the studio to recap some of the region's recent interesting stories.

It seems it is all happening in Leeton where an Evil Knievel wannabe came unstuck in front of a pub and a man has come off second best after a fight with a window.

Man fights window...window wins

For the best part of 12 months, Griffith woman Chrystal Pennisi has been tirelessly fundraising for Leukaemia Support.

Her hard work has not gone unnoticed and she has been rewarded with a spot on  a popular Ch7 television series.

Chrystal joined Matt in the studio to tell us more.

Griffith girl to feature on popular television series

A host of Riverina rugby league stars will be doing the region proud for the 2023 NRLW season.

Former Hay Magpie star and NRLW Parramatta Eels co-captain Rachael Pearson joined the Breakfast Show to discuss the upcoming season, and the host of stars from the Riverina.

'There is going to be more': Riverina league star leads the way as NRLW discovers our local talent

Member for Murray Helen Dalton joins Matt to discuss the bill she will put forward to convert poker machines to cashless cards, effective immediately.

This is despite a 12-month trial of cashless gambling currently in place.

'More poker machines than potholes': Murray MP wants gambling reforms in place immediately

Our resident Sport Spotter Matty Butcher gives us all the latest local sports results and goss - including whispers that a big change could be on the cards for the local rugby league comps.

E-MERGE-NCY: Could we see Group 9 and Group 20 League Comps combine??

In town for a week, National Parks and Wildlife Service NPWS helicopter and aircraft crew have made their way to Griffith for their annual training.

Air Crew member Scott Williams fills us in on what the training involves, and when we can see them in the skies.

Look, up in the sky: Over 30 aircraft circle Griffith skies

Griffith Council is currently divided over whether to implement significant rate hikes for rate payers.

Leeton Mayor Tony Reneker joins Matt on the show to share the aftermath of their decision to NOT go ahead with their SRV at the back end of 2022.

'You need to be upfront': Mayor's advice for neighbouring LGA

In their weekly chat, Griffith Mayor Doug Curran answers questions relating to the proposed rate hikes, and responds to suggestions from the local Business Chamber that council needs to be 'entrepreneurial'.

'We need to look at this':  Griffith Mayor responds to Business Chamber's cost saving proposals

Matt chats with Dubbo mayor Mathew Dickerson about the 3D printed public toilet block.

The first of its kind in the country.

Matt also reaches out to Griffith mayor Doug Curran to get his thoughts on if we will see a similar project in our patch.

3D PRINTED TOILETS: Mayor shares the Australian-first project

Griffith Business Chamber President John Nikolic joins Matt in the Triple M studio to weigh in on the Griffith Regional Council's proposal to increase rates.

John shares Chamber's ideas to save the council money and a proposal to have just one significant annual rates rise opposed to three annual increases.

'Rip the Band-Aid off': Griffith Business Chamber weighs in on rates hike proposal conversation

In their weekly chat, Murrumbidgee District Police Inspector Glenn Smith shares all the latest news from the local boys and girls in blue.

Including a prickly story about a large number of rose bushes stolen from a Griffith business.

A PRICKLY SITUATION: 45 rose bushes stolen from Griffith business

The NSW Minister for Health and Regional Health Ryan Park and Member for Murray Helen Dalton joined Matt in the studio to reveal the infrastructure upgrades and new health services for the MIA.

The Minister shares the one thing about his job that keeps him up at night. 

And Member for Murray Helen Dalton discusses the latest issues facing Lake Wyangan, and responds to comments made by Griffith Mayor Doug Curran.

Health Minister reveals his biggest challenge

In their weekly chat, Griffith Mayor Doug Curran shares with Matt his response to Murray MP Helen Dalton's opinion that council is ill-equipped to remedy the issues facing Lake Wyangan.

He also shines some light on the recent Aquatic Centre price increases, water bills, and the challenges ratepayers are sharing with him regarding the proposed rate hikes.

'WHERE DO WE SIGN UP?' Griffith Mayor responds to MP's views on Lake Wyangan issues

Aussie music legend Tim Freedman joins Matt in the lead up to The Whitlams tour which includes the Riverina.

As well as their upcoming gig at the Deni Ute Muster.

Tim humours Matt as they get involved with some fun games and he dissects some of the classic Whitlams tunes, including Blow up the pokies.

Whitlams frontman Tim Freedman dissects some of the classics

In their weekly chat, Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith welcomes two of his colleagues to the Breakfast Show.

And not one for those with weak stomachs.... a Griffith man hospitalised after an altercation with a blender while preparing family dinner.

MAN VS BLENDER: Griffith man hospitalised after blender accident

Local musicians Ben Ceccato and Alex Pietroboni join Matt in the studio to talk about the upcoming Grass Roots Under 30s Open Mic competition at the Griffith Regional Theatre and Alex performs LIVE in the studio!

LIVE MUSIC IN THE STUDIO: Grass Roots Music Competition is back in Griffith

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Matt chats with Bland Shire Council GM Grant Baker who gives an overview of the new NSW laws regarding unattended property, and the significant fines attached.

BIG FINES FOR UNATTENDED PROPERTY: Bland Council GM shares new statewide laws

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Murray MP Helen Dalton joined Matt on the show to discuss the current issues facing Lake Wyangan.

Including the recent mass kill of fingerling carp, and the ongoing issue of blue green algae.

'Not good enough': State MP shares stance on Lake Wyangan issues

In their weekly chat, Griffith Mayor Doug Curran is back with Matt in the Triple M studio.

He provides updates on the Lake Wyangan fish problem, the SRV consultations, the Surplus Funds Policy placed on public exhibition, and will he be a man of his word and stick to the State of Origin bet he lost with Matt?

SOMETHING FISHY: Griffith Mayor reveals latest on Lake Wyangan fish problem

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Leeton Mayor Tony Reneker shares with Matt the proposed time frame for Roxy Theatre's reopening, as well as welcoming a number of new residents to town and the upcoming public forum for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

When will Leeton's Roxy Theatre reopen? Mayor shares the latest

In their weekly chat, Griffith Mayor Doug Curran shares with Matt the latest on green bins for the area, vandalism, and a public forum into the effectiveness of the implementation of the Basin Plan and water resource plans.

When will we see Green bins in Griffith?

In their weekly chat, Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith shares the details of the 'disgusting' incident that occured at the Leeton Police Station.

Inspector Smith also unveils the horrors of sextortion, and what to do, and what NOT to do, when dealing with online buy, swap and sell groups like Facebook Marketplace. 

Man fined after 'disgusting' incident at Leeton Police Station

Rob Capello from Riverina Lift Trucks shares with Matt the ups and downs of 40 years in business.

'It hasn't been an easy journey' Griffith business celebrates 40 years

Griffith mayor Doug Curran phones Matt from Canberra to gives his weekly updates.

He praises Council GM for his King's Birthday honours, the massive influx of people to the region for the Shaheedi Tournament, and Matt asks what questions left Council stumped at the recent Community Opinion Group sessions which focused on the Special Rate Variation (SRV) discussion.

'We were put on the spot': Griffith Mayor stumped by ratepayer questions

In their weekly catch up, Murrumbidgee Police District Inspector Glenn Smith chats with Matt and gives updates on incidents after the Shaheedi Tournament, gel blasters, and police appeal for information after allegations local youths caused expensive damage to a Griffith church.

Police appeal for info after allegations youths cause major damage at Griffith church

Ruby from Griffith Tourism Hub joins Matt on the Breakfast Show to give a full wrap up of everything happening in Griffith (and surrounds) for the June Long Weekend.

No accommodation? What's on with Griffith Tourism Hub

Deputy Premier Prue Car and Murray MP Helen Dalton joined Matt Collins in the Triple M studio.,

The Education Minister was in Griffith to liaise with stakeholders of the demerge of two local high schools.

She revealed her strong conerns for our teachers, and what needs to be done to, once again, make teaching a desired profession.

'They've been trodden on': Deputy Premier concerned for our teachers during Griffith visit

Murray MP Helen Dalton joined Matt to discuss the $12.2m project she successfully lobbied the State Government for, and what it means for Griffith.

Matt also extends a warm invitation to the state member and her VIP guest to join him in the Triple M studio. 

State MP secures big project for Griffith

Leeton Mayor Tony Reneker chats with Matt on Triple M Breaky.

They discuss which Leeton groups shared in the $14,000+ grant funding, the latest updates for Roxy Theatre and th eutcome of the Leeton councillor's wage increase proposal.

What's next for Leeton's Roxy Theatre?

In their weekly chat, Griffith mayor Doug Curran proudly shares with Matt an impressive item, he asks for your support for the Special Rate Variation, and he comes good with his State of Origin bet with Matt!

Show and tell: Griffith mayor proudly shows off impressive item in the studio

On the eve of Origin Game 1, you helped Matt to reveal our Mystery State of Origin guest, Dale 'Rowdy' Shearer.

Shearer joined Matt on the show to talk about the 'good ol' days' of Origin footy, taking the game to America and Rowdy gives Matt a cheeky little jab...

Our mystery State of Origin guest...Dale Shearer

In their weekly on-air chat, Disrict Inspector for the Murrumbidgee Police District Glenn Smith and Matt discuss needles left in public bathrooms, the dangers of posting criminally-related content on social media, and what you shouldn't do if someone breaks into your house or car.

What NOT to do if someone breaks into your house or car

In their weekly on-air chat, Griffith mayor Doug Curran and Matt discuss council's decision on the proposal to increase councillor's wages, new $1.5million project and the huge response to council's relaxed regulations on secondary dwellings.
Matt and Mayor Doug also shake on a 'friendly' wager for the State of Origin series.

Will Griffith councillors see a pay rise?

Aussie iconic comedy duo Lano and Woodley catch up with Matt before their Wagga show.

In their chat, Colin Lane and Frank Woodley open up on why they haven't performed together for over a decade, they give an honest 'review' of what they think of each other, and Matt thanks them for something unusual...

Iconic Aussie comedy duo in the Riverina

Travel Guides television star Kevin Moloney chats with Matt about their visit to Griffith for the Griffith Spring Fest, and a behind the scenes look at the popular television show. 

Travel Guides comes to Griffith - Kevin Moloney

Griffith Mayor Doug Curran explains Griffith Regional Council's current position on the special rate variation proposal. 

Griffith Mayor unpacks proposed rate increase - Griffith Mayor Doug Curran

Dr Tony Curran's art has been showcased all across the country.

But before his prized art career, Tony wanted to be a comic book artist.

In his current exhibition, 'What a Machine', Curran's work shows why artists will always be one step ahead of artifical intelligence and the age of technology.

Dr Tony Curran's exhibition 'What A Machine' is on display at the Griffith Regional Art Gallery from May 12 to June 25.

Find out more information here. 

From comic books to prized artist - Dr Tony Curran

If you missed Starry's last hurrah or what to hear the awesome local performers again, here it is in all it's glory. 

Featuring 

Ago & Josephine Furore 

Shevy Orto

Michael Dil

Jesse RVU

Pat Sergi 

Happy Ave & Starry 

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