New report, same findings
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New report, same findings
IN January, the New South Wales State Government’s chief scientist and engineer released a report called Reducing the health and environmental impacts of lead contamination…
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Council cash flow causes clashes
BROKEN Hill City Council's short-term cash position caused chaos at the monthly meeting during the week. In a review of the City's quarterly budget, it was revealed in the report…
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‘The Kremlin’ gets World Heritage status
THE iconic Broken Hill Trades Hall is a step closer to global recognition after being nominated for World Heritage listing as part of a transnational bid celebrating the international labour…
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New signage and meeting called on water
A COMMUNITY meeting to discuss water will be held in Sunset Strip next month after residents recently discovered their tap water is not even safe to shower in. Sunset Strip…
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What’s On in Broken Hill?
FRIDAY The Workshop 343 Blende Street, 9.30am Come to the Royal Flying Doctor Service Broken Hill Wellbeing Place for a free variety of craft and woodworking activities. Welcome Table 560…
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Water users encourage to partake in research project
A PHD researcher recently visited Broken Hill to continue gathering information for a project looking at the connection between water quality and the wellbeing of humans. Holly Austin from Deakin…
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Levy ‘a cost-shifting exercise’
CONTINUAL cost-shifting onto municipalities is unsustainable and should sit with the responsible body, according to Local Government NSW. During the week the New South Wales State Government announced proposals for…
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Gun clubs meet with MP
FEDERAL Parkes MP Jamie Chaffey has met with some of the region's sporting shooters to discuss how new gun laws could impact them. Mr Chaffey, Nationals MP, said his party…
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Emergency care hours reduced in Wilcannia
THE drop is after-hours emergency access at the Wilcannia Multi-Purpose Service has been raised in New South Wales Parliament recently. Baron MP Roy Butler used a notice of motion to…
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Flora cut down by scorching heat
THE January heatwave was especially brutal for anyone battling to keep plants and gardens green and healthy. The struggle was felt at the highest level, Broken Hill City Council working…
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Songs and stories to make return
NORTHERN-England based Australian singer-songwriter Emaline Delapaix will visit Broken Hill next month to perform a show and reconnect with her ties to the region. Delapaix said she has traced her…