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Emily McInerney

Mining org secures funding deal

BROKEN Hill Mines have secured a $40 million deal to help fund growth plans at Rasp and Pinnacles operations. The company announced at the start of the week they have entered into a binding conditional term sheet with Hartree Metals LLC for a US $25...

3 hours ago

News

Subdivision sanctioned

A DEVELOPMENT application for a subdivision in Hynes Street has been approved by Broken Hill City Council. At the monthly meeting of the BHCC, council unanimously voted on the development application 108/2024 for the subdivision of land of one lot...

3 hours ago

News

New home needed for seating

HEAVY tiered seating that was unusable at the Broken Hill Civic Centre can hopefully be put to use in a new setting. Broken Hill City Council voted to approve the sale of the retractable tiered seating that was purchased as part of the Civic Centre...

3 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Mural works get OK

THE Pro Hart Mural at the airport terminal is set to undergo restoration and remedial works. Broken Hill City Council voted to proceed with the removal of the glass panels to undertake the works. Municipal officers will also look at an alternate...

3 hours ago

News

Sunset Strip work delays

PLANNED works for Sunset Strip will occur later than planned due to a delay in obtaining materials. Central Darling Shire Council has been unable to start the drainage and roadworks in Lakeview Avenue and Kingfisher Avenue due to the supply issue...

16 hours ago

Farming & Environment

Spiny burrgrass outbreak at Wilcannia Cemetery

AN invasive weed known as spiny burrgrass has been found in Wilcannia Cemetery. This weed has a sharp and clingy burr with the ability to spread rapidly and tendency to develop into dense infestations in favourable conditions. It is easily spread due...

31 Mar 2025

News

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 said.“It probably looked like there wasn’t much happening for a while during the initial...

28 Mar 2025

News

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 announced plans to bring council out of state oversight and management. Central Darling Shire will...

28 Mar 2025

News

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 an empty seat within Broken Hill City Council. The position will be filled with a countback that...

28 Mar 2025

News

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 received safety concerns for motorists at the Thomas and Chloride Street intersection...

26 Mar 2025

Community

Recognition for our hard working volunteers

NOW is the time to show your appreciation for someone who goes above and beyond for the local community. If you know of a volunteer that fits this brief, then nominate them for recognition at the annual Volunteer High Tea and Awards...

26 Mar 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tram project on right track at Railway Museum

A ONE-hundred-year-old relic has made its way to its final resting place after sitting in a Council depot for decades. A section of the Broken Hill Tram was transferred from the Warnock Street depot to the Sulphide Street Railway Museum last week. And...

22 Mar 2025