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10 years since native title win
THIS year marks the ten-year anniversary since the largest native title claim in New South Wales history was won by a federal court during a…
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‘Pretty disappointing’: Mayor reacts to Budget
BROKEN Hill City Council’s Mayor Cr Tom Kennedy has reacted with disappointment to the Federal Government’s Budget. “I think the budget is not a good…
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Shire waits for unique election call
CENTRAL Darling Shire is close to having an elected council after more than a decade in administration. In July 2024, the New South Wales Government…
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Council countback set to reinstate Page
FORMER councillor and mayor Ron Page looks set to step back in the role after the passing of councillor Dave Gallagher. Cr Gallagher’s passing left…
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Check out building work on library
THE redevelopment of the City Library is coming along very well with floor slabs being poured, Broken Hill City Council general manager Jay Nankivell has…
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Bus to trial new public transport route
COMMENCING on Friday 11 April, a new trial bus will run between Broken Hill and Tibooburra, in an effort to improve accessibility to essential services…
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Scenic flights on offer
LOCAL helicopter mustering business Far West Helico will now be offering scenic flights, commencing tomorrow. For co-owner and pilot Alex Johnson, flying choppers has been…
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New transmission lines tracking on schedule
TRANSGRID has assured the community that its $9 million Broken Hill transmission line reconstruction project is not only running on schedule but should be completed…
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24-Hour Commissioners big regional plans
NEARLY four years ago in April 2021, Michael Rodrigues was appointed as NSW’s inaugural 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, working to keep the city alive after dark,…
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Residents raise safety concerns over parking
RESIDENTS raised concerns over parking near the Broken Hill Hospital in Chloride and Oxide streets at the Local Traffic Committee meeting in February. “Council has…
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Taylor to tell stories through music
TAYLOR Sheridan has taken a step beyond being a support act, and is wrapping a tour of his debut solo album in Mildura and Broken…
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Council’s capital spending up
BUDGETED capital expenditure will increase by $660,000 for Broken Hill City Council, it was announced during its quarterly budget review. This will increase expected net…