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Funding open for community initiatives
RURAL and regional community organisations that support meaningful grassroots initiatives in their communities are encouraged to apply for funding through the Rabo Community Fund. The…
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Small beginnings for the ‘People’s Draper’
WHAT started with small beginnings turned into decades of trade and a name well-known still to this day. In 1954, the Barrier Miner recognised Pellew…
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Farmers encouraged to register for help
WITH extreme weather events occurring more regularly recently across Australia, farmers are being encouraged to register with Rural Aid, a charity assists in times of…
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Former local writes about the ‘magic years’
FORMER local Robert McLean has written about the town’s ‘magic years’ from 1950 to 1970 creating a book that blends memoir and social history. McLean’s…
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Actors needed at Theatre 44
ANYONE considering adding acting to their list of hobbies to take up in 2026 is invited to attend Theatre 44’s open day between 4pm and…
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Mining to start mid-year
Broken Hill Mines, BHM, is moving full steam ahead at the Pinnacles mine, with site preparation, drilling, and staff recruitment underway for a restart in…
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Broken Hill loses last bookie
FOR the last decade and a half Doug Carroll held the title of the World’s Oldest Bookmaker – with talks of him going into the…
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Smokies fast on residential fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire on Cummins Street last week. The blaze appeared to break out at the back of the Cummins Street house…
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Commitment to community honoured
TWELVE people were honoured at the Broken Hill City Council’s Australia Day Event with Australia Day Awards for their service to the community. Professor Ian…
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Lease granted for new preschool
A NEW preschool looks set to open in the coming weeks after a lease was approved for the space formerly occupied by Playtime Preschool. At…
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Councillors forced to find their feet
NEW rules introduced by the New South Wales State Government will see councillors stand to speak in council meetings. At this month’s ordinary council meeting…
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Heat kills 100s of fish
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water…
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