News
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Extreme heat and pool closure
BROKEN Hill and the surrounding region sweltered through a severe heatwave this week, with records broken throughout the north west NSW region, down to the…
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Award recipients mostly men
THE Broken Hill Council’s Australia Day Awards saw twelve citizens receive this years Australia Day Award, which celebrates the contributions of recipients to their community.…
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Coalition splits, Chaffey speaks out
THE Federal Coalition’s dramatically parted shattered late last week, marking the second rift between the Nationals and Liberals in less than a year. The dispute…
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Recognition for local hero
WILCANNIA’S John Elliott received recognition for 77 years of service to his community on Monday, being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia as…
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Heatwave raises medication risks
AS Broken Hill endures a heatwave like much of the rest of South East of the national, the Pharmacy Guild of Australia has warned some…
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Diesel sparks container fire
A 50,000 litre container caught fire on the Adelaide Road on Friday. Broken Hill Fire Station were quick to attend the fire with black smoke…
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Keep your pets cool and safe this summer
OUR pets feel extreme weather just like we do, and they need a place of shelter for their health and well being. With the extreme…
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How to stay safe in extreme heat
EXTREME heat conditions are forecast over the next week in Broken Hill and wider Far West region, with Public Health Director at the Far West…
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Time capsule plaque unveiled
THE new Silver City Time Capsule plaque will be unveiled on Monday at 12pm at Sturt Park, on the corner of Wolfram and Sulphide streets.…
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Crunch time for Cheap as Chips
IN the end, not even the bargain confectionary or meerkat garden ornaments could save Cheap as Chips, whose store in Broken Hill Village will be…
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Film festival brings Bollywood
AN Indian Film Festival has put Broken Hill on their travelling list. Australia’s only national Indian film festival is returning this year, with a powerhouse…
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Vaccines the best prevention: health service
MORE children and adults being vaccinated creates herd immunity which in turn protects the community. This is the advice from the Far West Local Health…












