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Energy Minister to make Broken Hill home for time being
ENERGY Minister Penny Sharpe arrived in Broken Hill this afternoon and announced plans to hold regular press conferences as needed for updates on the power…
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Utility trucks damaged, stolen
TWO Essential Energy vehicles have been damaged and one stolen following a night of crime in Broken Hill. A spokesperson for Essential Energy confirmed the…
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Trustees racing to help community
THE Broken Hill Regional Events Centre & Racecourse continues to support the community, with caretakers wanting to acknowledge work undertaken by the reserve’s community managing…
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Power of problems hits Far West
THE effects of a storm and possible tornado that passed through South Australia and Far West New South Wales on Wednesday last week, taking down…
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Stolen generator a hit to pharmacy stock
THE theft of a generator from a local pharmacy during Broken Hill’s power outage spoiled medications and could lead to delays while they are restocked,…
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Fire danger season
THE beginning of October marked the start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period, with locals urged to stay alert and prepare. The…
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Where we’re at: 3.30pm power crisis update
POWER was finally restored to Broken Hill and neighbouring communities of Menindee and Wilcannia overnight, after up to 30 hours without electricity since the back-up…
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Fifty-year wait worth it for reunion
Broken Hill High School’s class of 1974-1979 celebrated its 50th anniversary over the first weekend of October, with organiser Denise Higgins describing the event as…
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Outback spirit captured in revered exhibition
BROKEN Hill City Art Gallery’s annual acquisitive art award The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize recently returned for 2024, with artists from throughout Australia invited…
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New training program to help community groups
Foundation Broken Hill is hosting a new seven-session training program beginning in November, aiming to train new volunteers and upskill community groups, associations and NFP…
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Countback adopted
COUNCIL has resolved that if there are any vacancies within the office they will be filled using a countback of votes. At the Extraordinary Council…
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Storm causes power outage
BROKEN Hill residents went through a 26 degree night without power after a severe storm damaged critical electricity lines. More than 10,000 customers lost power…
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