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Weekly green bin collection too costly
GREEN bin collections will be kept to once a fortnight, with Broken Hill City Council stating that a weekly pick up could cost up to…
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Frocked up for fashions on the fields
DESPITE the 39-degree heat, fashion-forward race-goers frocked up for the Fashions on the Field competition at the 60th St Patrick’s Day races on Saturday. Fashions…
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Fans flock to milestone meeting
SATURDAY marked the 60th Anniversary St Patrick’s Day Races with the track abuzz with thousands of locals and tourists enjoying the day. This year’s festivities…
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Dog baiting set to start
IN an effort to control wild dogs and foxes in the region, the Western Local Land Services will be undertaking its autumn aerial baiting program…
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Hotel all set for recovery day
PATSY and Peter Price were speaking so fast about all the things they have planned for the St Pat’s Recovery Day on Sunday at their…
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In celebration of the 60th anniversary of St Pat’s
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of St Pat’s Day in Broken Hill are these photos from the St Pat’s races between 1965 and 1970.…
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Sixties inspired getups encouraged for this year’s fashion on the fields
AS part of the 60th anniversary of the Broken Hill St Patrick’s Races, a new fashion category, ‘best dressed 1960s inspired outfit’ has been added…
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St Pat’s races brought forward
RACING at St Pat’s Race Day has been brought forward due to the predicted hot weather on Saturday. The first race of the day will…
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RFDS flies high with new museum
THE Royal Flying Doctor Service’s brand new Outback Heritage Experience Visitor Centre opened to the public this week, with an official ceremony held yesterday. The…
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Inmate on loose after prison break
AN inmate remains at large following a two-man prison break from the Broken Hill Correctional Centre on Sunday night. The two men, one aged 23…
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Free dementia education sessions
DEMENTIA Australia will be holding free education sessions in Broken Hill and Wilcannia in the coming months. The sessions in March and April are open…
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Oh Captain, our captain: Kylie’s story
AUTHOR, educator and promotional speaker Kylie Captain has spoken to hundreds as part of Maari Ma’s Women’s Week event. Captain, a proud Gamilaroi woman, best-selling…