News
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Stolen generator a hit to pharmacy stockTHE theft of a generator from a local pharmacy during Broken Hill’s power outage spoiled medications and could lead to delays while they are restocked,… 
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Fire danger seasonTHE beginning of October marked the start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period, with locals urged to stay alert and prepare. The… 
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Where we’re at: 3.30pm power crisis updatePOWER was finally restored to Broken Hill and neighbouring communities of Menindee and Wilcannia overnight, after up to 30 hours without electricity since the back-up… 
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Fifty-year wait worth it for reunionBroken Hill High School’s class of 1974-1979 celebrated its 50th anniversary over the first weekend of October, with organiser Denise Higgins describing the event as… 
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Outback spirit captured in revered exhibitionBROKEN Hill City Art Gallery’s annual acquisitive art award The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize recently returned for 2024, with artists from throughout Australia invited… 
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New training program to help community groupsFoundation Broken Hill is hosting a new seven-session training program beginning in November, aiming to train new volunteers and upskill community groups, associations and NFP… 
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Countback adoptedCOUNCIL has resolved that if there are any vacancies within the office they will be filled using a countback of votes. At the Extraordinary Council… 
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Storm causes power outageBROKEN Hill residents went through a 26 degree night without power after a severe storm damaged critical electricity lines. More than 10,000 customers lost power… 
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Truck rolls on highwayAN empty stock truck has rolled on the Silver City Highway overnight, with the crash causing delays and reducing traffic down to one lane for… 
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Show shines!THE Silver City Show returned to Memorial Oval in September, bringing rides and entertainment to Broken Hill for its 135th year. According Silver City Pastoral… 
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Cowboys and cowgirls battle for bucklesTIBOOBURRA Sports Club hosted another successful gymkhana, bikekhana, and rodeo event on the first weekend of October.“We were delighted to see a turn out of… 
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Culture and country celebratedBARKINDJI / Malyangaapa man Leroy Johnson said he was tired of Indigenous community only gathering for funerals. “We wanted to have a gathering for good,… 
 












