The Irrigator

For over a hundred years, The Irrigator has served as the leading publication for Leeton Shire. This area encompasses some of the oldest towns in the region, including Whitton, which was established in 1850, and extends to Yanco. The shire boasts a friendly community that continues to flourish. Similar to Griffith, the introduction of irrigation transformed this small farming area into a vibrant and diverse agricultural hub. Leeton is home to SunRice, the largest rice producer in Australia, which is also one of the town's biggest employers. The rice cultivated in the fields surrounding Leeton is a top-quality product that is exported worldwide. Throughout Leeton's growth and changes, The Irrigator has been there to cover important local stories and advocate for the lifestyle that makes Leeton so special to its residents.

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2025 Lexus LX price and specs: Luxury LandCruiser updates detailed

21 hours ago | irrigator.com.au | William Stopford

The Lexus LX range is expanding for 2025 to include a new, more off-road-focused Overtrail variant, though the hybrid LX700h has yet to be locked in for our market. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaThe Overtrail is available in either diesel LX500d or petrol LX600 guise, but exclusively with a five-seat interior layout.
Narrandera road incident: person hospitalised after assault

1 day ago | irrigator.com.au | Taylor Dodge

NSW Ambulance called to Narrandera street after person found laying in the middle of the road. File pictureA person, who is believed to have been assaulted, has been taken to hospital after they were found by paramedics lying in the middle of a road in Narrandera. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Mushroom expert gives evidence in Erin Patterson trial

2 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Emily Woods

Erin Patterson is on trial for three murders and one attempted murder over a lunch at her home. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOSPoisonous mushroom identification is fraught with challenges and toxicity is often determined after they are ingested, an expert has told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hamas frees Israeli-American as Trump heads to Mideast

2 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Nidal al-Mughrabi |James Mackenzie

Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander has been freed by Hamas after 19 months of captivity. Photo: AP PHOTOAn Israeli-American hostage has been released from 19 months of captivity in Gaza during a brief pause in fighting and reunited with his family, but Israeli strikes on the battered enclave soon resumed. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bradbrook taking plenty of positives from narrow defeat to competition leaders

3 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Liam Warren

It went right down to the wire at Exies Oval, but it wasn't to be for the Leeton Greens as they fell to a narrow two-point defeat at the hands of Waratahs. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Ex-spinner's fall from grace after coke deal conviction

6 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Miklos Bolza |Adelaide Lang

Stuart MacGill has avoided going to jail over a cocaine deal which led to his terrifying kidnapping. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOSAn ex-Australian Test cricketer has been spared jail despite a "colossal lapse in judgment" over a cocaine deal which led to his terrifying kidnapping. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
PM rallies troops, urges caucus to focus on Australians

6 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Dominic Giannini

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for unity and discipline from those returning to office. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOSAnthony Albanese has warned Labor MPs not to let the government's dominant election victory go to their heads as fresh faces joined the party room. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
NZ to increase payments to state care abuse victims

6 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Renju Jose

Christopher Luxon offered an historic apology to NZ's state care abuse victims and their families. Photo: Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOSThe New Zealand government will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in its 2025 budget for redress and compensation for hundreds of thousands of children, young people and vulnerable adults who were abused in state care. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Newborn had multiple broken bones when taken to hospital days before death

6 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Blair Thomson

A newborn boy had multiple broken bones and a critical illness when he was taken to hospital by a family member who is now in custody over the boy's death. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaPolice are treating the July 2023 death of the four-week-old as a homicide.
'Holy sh**!' man claims $30 million Powerball win after 'rough trot'

6 days ago | irrigator.com.au | Sage Swinton

'Holy sh**!' man claims $30 million Powerball win after 'rough trot'A man who has claimed a $30 million Powerball win said he couldn't stop shaking. Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaThe man from Cessnock in NSW held the only division one winning entry in Powerball draw 1512 on Thursday, May 8.