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What’s on this week?

FRIDAY

Community Event for Road Sealing

Menindee Civic Hall, 10am-12.30pm

Minister Aitchison, Member for Barwon Roy Butler, local council representatives and the public invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony to signify the sealing of the Menindee to Pooncarie road.


SATURDAY

Ragdoll Plush Workshop

Broken Hill Art Exchange, 11am-2pm

This workshop, hosted by local artist Krystle Evans, explores the creation of soft sculptural toys through reclaimed materials. Harking back to folk art dolls, participants are invited to create a rag doll or plush of their own imagination using found materials. Free for Registered Entrants Waste 2 Art. Limited Numbers – Workshop Registration Essential on BHAE website.

State Titles at the Speedway

Broken Hill Speedway Club, 5pm onwards

2025 NSW State Sidecar Title. Ticketed online or at the gate. Public gates at 5pm, Practice at 6pm and racing begins at 7.30pm.

Live Music: No Exit

Broken Hill Musicians Club, 8.30pm

Rock out to the new 80s set from No Exit.


SUNDAY

Workshop: Design a Totebag

153 Duff Street, South Broken Hill, 11am-3.30pm

Join local designer Moogie in her studio to design your very own custom tote bag. Limited spots – book at www.moogie.me

Figure Drawing at the Art Exchange

Broken Hill Art Exchange from 1pm, $5, members free

Suitable for beginners and experienced sketches, all abilities welcome.


MONDAY

Menindee Town Hall Electricity Inquiry Meeting

Menindee Civic Hall, 4.30pm

Inquiry into the electricity outages affecting the Far West, the Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning want to hear from those impacted. Register your interest by calling 02 9230 2151 or emailing environmentplanning@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Broken Hill Rope Quoits

Sturt Club Hall, 7pm

Come and try, every Monday night. Contact Milton Hawke on 0418 858 388.


TUESDAY

Seniors Festival High Tea

North Mine Hall, 10am-2pm

Enjoy a high tea hosted by LiveBetter. Morning tea and lunch provided, please call 1800 580 580 to RSVP.


WEDNESDAY

White Cliffs Electricity Inquiry Meeting

White Cliffs Hotel, 8.15am

Inquiry into the electricity outages affecting the Far West, the Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning want to hear from those impacted. Register your interest by calling 02 9230 2151 or emailing environmentplanning@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Wilcannia Electricity Inquiry Meeting

Wilcannia Community Hall, 12.15pm

Inquiry into the electricity outages affecting the Far West, the Legislative Assembly Committee on Environment and Planning want to hear from those impacted. Register your interest by calling 02 9230 2151 or emailing environmentplanning@parliament.nsw.gov.au

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