News
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Women’s Day marked with big celebration
OVER 120 women attended the International Women’s Day luncheon at the Astra on the weekend. “We had the privilege of hosting a lunch to 120…
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Highway open to trucks
HEAVY vehicles are allowed back on the Barrier Highway between Wilcannia and Broken Hill, while it is still closed to smaller vehicles. The highway was…
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Canavan now Nats top man
NEW Nationals leader Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda for his regional party and signalled how he intends to fight off a surging One…
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What’s on in Broken Hill?
FRIDAY The Workshop 343 Blende Street, 9.30am Come to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Broken Hill Wellbeing Place for a free variety of craft and…
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Flows cut at Menindee as authorities eye fish deaths
WATER releases from Lake Pamamaroo have been reduced as agencies move to conserve supplies in the Menindee Lakes system while maintaining water quality in the…
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Museum to receive boost
THE Broken Hill Military Museum will receive over $1,700 in funding as part of grants to help support veterans. More than $112,000 across NSW has…
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Vines demolition makes way for fire station
DEMOLITION has begun on the former Vines Furniture One building that’s set to become the new fire station for Broken Hill. The works are part…
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Flooding blocks travel and post
THE Barrier Highway between Wilcannia and Broken Hill remains closed to all traffic, but postal services are returning to normal. The closure of the highway…
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Outback Emus keep kids in the game
A 1991 cricket trip to England sparked a 35-year legacy that continues to shape junior sport in Broken Hill. With more than $250,000 raised since…
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North and Central set for semi-final battle
NORTH are the reigning premiers of the Barrier District Cricket League, and many expected them to progress to a grand final come the minor season’s…
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Roos survive scare to stay unbeaten
THE Roo Shooters are 3-0 after a fantastic victory against the Broken Hill Representative Senior Squad. The 27-19 victory was set up from a blistering…
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West A Grade top Dogs
NORTH’S five wicket win against Central wasn’t enough to finish top of the Barrier District Cricket League, with West’s win against South securing top spot.…
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One shot left for grand final action
SEMI-FINALS cricket is finally here, and after months of waiting West and Central will finally clash in this do-or-die game. Paige Cuy has been instrumental…
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Robinson’s heroics saves minor premiers
NORTH rounded out their minor premiership season with a heartstopping victory against Central, Cassie Robinson smashing the winning run with just one ball to spare.…
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Another big season for the Crows’ Broken Hill connection
BOTH Taylor Walker and Isaac Cumming, a pair of lads from North Broken Hill Bulldogs are expected to play key roles in the Adelaide Crows…
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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Co-op to banish transport blues
GETTING around in town will soon be a whole lot easier thanks to a formal agreement between four independent carriers. Access All Areas, Aussie Tom’s…
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A powerful voice: The Country Women’s Association
OFTEN described as the quiet achievers, the Country Women’s Association of Australia is a powerful group of unassuming women whose impact on Australian communities has…
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A Legacy of Leadership
AS Australia marks International Women’s Day, Broken Hill is honoring Nerissa Morley-Coulls for her significant contributions to regional healthcare and female entrepreneurship. The founder of…
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Work still to be done on IWD
International Women’s Day has a long and powerful history in Australia, reflecting more than a century of activism, reform and progress toward gender equality. The…
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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…