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Final stretch for library revamp
THE Broken Hill Library redevelopment is 60 per cent complete, according to an update report that went before Broken Hill City Council during the week.…
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Miners health fund closes
THE Pasminco Employees Sickness Fund has closed with members informed last week. Members of the fund were sent letters in June instructing them not to pay…
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NDIS cuts could cost region
PROPOSED National Disability Insurance Agency changes are set to cause disruptions to regional areas like the Mallee say welfare groups. From July 1, the NDIA…
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Honeymoon mine on target
AN uranium mining operation, 80 kilometres from Broken Hill, has reached a key milestone after changes to their processing circuit. Honeymoon Mining Operation, located 80km…
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Water restrictions in place for White Cliffs
WATER restrictions in White Cliffs will commence today, with level 3 restrictions issued for residents. The restrictions mean that watering systems such as non-fixed sprinklers,…
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Health services recognised
FAR West Local Health District employees and volunteers have been recognised in their Health Innovation Awards during the week. The 15th edition of the Staff…
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Middle Eastern conflict’s local impact
Jack Marx IF you think Broken Hill is safe from the troubles in the Middle East, think again. The war between Israel and Iran has…
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Outage inquiry report details impact on daily life
MORE than 40 written submissions from residents, councils, businesses, disability services and more informed the Committee on Environment and Planning’s inquiry findings for the electricity…
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Cash secured for street festival
A NEW local street festival has been successful in receiving $350,000 in funding over three years. Broken Hill City Council was successful in receiving the…
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Oval on the list
JUBILEE Oval received a heritage plaque last Saturday to commemorate it’s 126-year history. Executive members of the New South Wales Australian Football Heritage Association erected…
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Harriers cool run
Mark Mitchell What a cool night it was to have a run down the north with 15 Hashers who braved the cold from 501 Wyman…
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Rental car company accused
A BROKEN Hill hire car business has been accused of renting unroadworthy cars for hire. Broken Hill resident Melanie Gates said she hired a four-wheel…