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Better future for Perilya Mine
THE newly-appointed boss of Broken Hill’s troubled Perilya Mine says he is planning to put history aside in an effort to secure a sustainable future…
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City to get new signage
THE city is set to receive new entryway signage through a grant of $200,000. The current design located at the airport, Adelaide, Tibooburra and Sydney…
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Report shows some closing of the gap
A FOURTH report examining the health of Aboriginal children in the Far West region has been released, with Maari Ma CEO Richard Weston saying he’s…
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Chicken gets drunk, becomes hooligan
A BROKEN Hill chicken has never been the same since getting drunk weeks ago, according to its owners. Pamela Wright and John Andrews run Mulberry…
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Tech grants up for grabs
GRANTS are now available for any organisation that can help with “connectivity literacy” in Broken Hill and the Far West. The grants are offered by…
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More needed to lessen Aboriginal lead levels
A LEADING Aboriginal health organisation is calling for urgent government intervention after new data revealed disproportionately high lead levels in Aboriginal children in Broken Hill.…
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Volunteers all aboard
THE Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum is desperate for volunteers. Popular with tourists, the museum is housed in the original 1905 station that serviced…
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Still flying high
A GROUP of former Qantas apprentices from the 1978 intake, affectionately known as “33J”, have proven that true mateship and a shared love of adventure…
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Waste fees waived
WASTE removal fees have been waived for the Sulphide Street Railway Museum after a large amount of rubble was found during repair works. Broken Hill…
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The mineral collection that is no more
THE Milton Lavers Mineral Collection was arguably the finest assembly of Broken Hill minerals that ever existed. Housed in a magical backyard gallery built specially…
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Corner store a piece of history
BELIEVED to be one of the oldest functioning corner stores in the country, Shelley’s Corner Store on the corner of Lane and Iodide Streets has…
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Mining org bought
THE acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Limited has been completed. Broken Hill Mines Limited, formerly Coolabah Metals Limited, has announced the completion of its acquisition…
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