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Wednesday night karaoke at the Palace
ANY blow-in or newcomer to town might be surprised by the scene at the Palace Hotel on a Wednesday evening. On any given Wednesday you…
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Rasp mine set for expansion
BROKEN Hill Mines has confirmed the completion of underground development for the Main Lode at the Rasp Mine, allowing extraction of ore to begin in…
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State backs airport upgrade
IT was all blue-sky smiles at Broken Hill Airport this week with the announcement the New South Wales Government will spend $8.8 million on four…
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Eisteddfod showcases future musical stars
THE 54th Broken Hill Eisteddfod took place at the Broken Hill Civic Centre recently, displaying the Silver City’s most talented vocalists, pianists, instrumentalists, and choir…
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Young star makes great sound
BROKEN Hill’s recent 54th Annual Eisteddfod has provided an opportunity for young people to perform on a big stage. And that chance hasn’t gone to…
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Snakes and laddies more than a game
ASH McInnes is a snake catcher, so he’s busy this time of year. He runs Broken Hill Snake Catchers with his buddy, Zac Micallef. People…
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When Claudia came to town
LAST week saw the passing of legendary Italian actress Claudia Cardinale, who died at age 87. Often mentioned alongside Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren, Cardinale…
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Carbon dioxide not the culprit, geologist says
PROFESSOR Ian Plimer is an award-winning geologist that has worked in Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, and Munich throughout his career. Though he now lives elsewhere, Dr…
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Renewable hub seeks to power region
RENEWABLE energy suppliers in New South Wales can now access the Industry Capability Network, or ICN platform. The ICN is a free online portal where…
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Em’s the word
BROKEN Hill Times journalist Em Jensen will spend the next two months trudging up red carpets, having been nominated for no less than five awards…
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Business awards finalists revealed
FINALISTS of the annual Far West NSW Excellence in Business Awards have been announced. The Gala Awards will be hosted at the Gary Radford Pavilion…
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NSW irrigators face new hike
THERE are fears that a further price hike for water users in New South Wales will impact local production and, ultimately, the cost of food…












