News
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Class action for Sunset Strip
A CLASS action is being prepared on behalf of the residents of Sunset Strip who believe they’ve been misled by Essential Water regarding the safety…
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Two arrested over alleged armed robbery
A MAN and a woman have faced court after an alleged armed robbery in the city over the weekend. About 11.45pm on Sunday 1 March,…
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West win almighty dogfight
WEST survived an almighty scare to defeat North by nine runs at Norm Fox Oval in the Barrier District Cricket Women’s League. After Jess Musgrove…
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One more fight to go for Trades Hall
BROKEN Hill Trades Hall was the scene of celebration on Tuesday night with the announcement that UNESCO has nominated the building to be included on…
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New rails ready for St Pats races
ST PATRICK’s Race Club have announced the completion of improvements to facilities at the racecourse, with Broken Hill’s biggest sporting and social event, the 55th…
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What’s on in Broken Hill
Friday Tabletop Game Night PCYC, 58 Gypsum Street, Broken Hill, 6pm A social night of board and tabletop games, bring your favourite games or join…
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Broken Hill seniors to shine
BROKEN Hill’s seniors will take centre stage at the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival, with performances, morning tea, and opportunities to connect with care services. Yesterday…
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Our unique town featured in book
ROBERT McLean wanted to write a book about his experience living in South Broken Hill but quickly realised that a book about the mine and…
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Writing on the wall for letter delivery
AUSTRALIA will eventually follow Denmark’s lead and abandon its letter service, with deliveries of handwritten notes, Christmas cards and household bills destined to become a…
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Sport
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Broken Hill and District golf results
South Broken Hill Golf Club Friday 27 February – 9-hole stableford D Brennan 20 pts c/b, B Gillespie 20 pts, W Kitchen 18 pts. NTP…
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Broken Hill bowls results
Broken Hill Mixed Indoor Bowls Association Thursday 26 February – round five Demo defeated BHBC 22 to 1 Oldies defeated Sturt 13 to 9 Flags…
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Lihou impresses in SANFLW U18s
PLAYING in a midfield role Emmersen Lihou impressed in the first weekend of the new SANFL Women’s Under 18s competition, which started on Saturday 28…
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Ruthless Robins crush Dogs
PETER Christos was the hero as West put themselves in pole position to win the minor premiership after crushing North in the Barrier District Cricket…
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Teams have it all to play for
WOMEN’S cricket has one regular season round left. Central could finish second if they beat North by enough, while West could end anyway from first…
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One round to go in men’s comp
THE final round of the cricket season is here. Out West, a win against South would see them secure first place after a crushing victory…
Entertainment
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Willyama Arts anniversary
THE Willyama Arts Society celebrated it’s 64th annual exhibition on Friday night with the Willyama Art Awards. President of the society, Dennis Hebbard, said he…
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Spiritual festival welcomes all souls
THE Outback Spiritual Festival gets underway today at the Broken Hill Racecourse and it continues to grow in size. Medium and event organiser Jill Blackburn…
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What’s on in Broken Hill?
TODAY Rainbow in the Outback 81 Buck Street, 6pm Live music, drag shows, DJs are just the beginning as the Rainbow in the Outback Festival…
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Councillor Byrne resigns due to work commitments
BROKEN Hill city councillor Ashley Byrne has resigned, effective immediately, due to work commitments. Council has contacted the NSW Electoral Commission to begin the process…
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Biggest Bash yet
THE biggest Mundi Mundi Bash festival yet took place over the weekend, with about 15,000 festivalgoers in attendance to spend four days on the plains…
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Food, fuel and industry
CHANGED traffic conditions may affect Broken Hill residents who have engineering on their minds. The industrial belt at Kanandah Road will be upset until September…
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More News
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Updated road closures in the Far West – Wednesday 3 March
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has provided an updated list of roads in the Far West that have been impacted by recent rains and flooding…
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Winged rescue during floods
A LifeFlight helicopter had a rescue mission near Yunta due to the floodwaters during the weekend. The special mission helicopter rescued a truck driver caught…
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Funding for weir flushed
THE decision to put the Wilcannia Weir “on hold” is playing with people’s right to water, according to the chair Australian Floodplain Association. Recently the…
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Disability Inclusion Action Plan on the right track
A snapshot of Broken Hill City Council’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan has been released with 44 performance action targets being set. At Council’s February meeting,…
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Nominate the next NSW Volunteer of the Year
FRIENDS, family, workmates, and anyone who knows a hard-working volunteer are encouraged to celebrate the enormous impact volunteers have through nominations to the 2026 NSW…
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Floodplain harvesting rules changed
THE New South Wales State Government has changed rules around floodplain harvesting in the northern basin, requiring the Menindee Lakes system to be at 250…
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Courtroom thriller at Theatre 44
A CLASSIC courtroom drama will take the stage this weekend at Theatre 44 when the Broken Hill Repertory Society presents 12 Angry Jurors, a modern…
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What’s open and closed? Update on Far West Roads
TRANSPORT for New South Wales has provided an updated list of roads in the Far West that have been impacted by recent rains and flooding…
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Flash flooding, roads damaged
THE Barrier Highway is closed in most directions after a deluge of rain over the weekend that’s damaged roads and stranding travellers. And the weekend’s…
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Women giving their all
TICKETS for the annual International Women’s Day Luncheon at the Astra are selling fast. The Broken Hill Domestic Violence Committee are once again hosting the…