News
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Queen Elizabeth Dog Park tree concerns
CONCERNED residents and park-goers have raised the alarm that large trees in the Queen Elizabeth Dog Park are dying, possibly due to disease. The park,…
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Bail ongoing for alleged child sex offender
A BAIL review for alleged child sex offender Thomas McKeown on Tuesday, December 17 has allowed him to stay out of jail, despite alleged breaches…
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Councillors air Rex concerns
A VERBAL motion voicing concern over the continuity of service from Rex Airlines was put forward at Wednesday night’s Broken Hill City Council meeting. Mayor…
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Festive period fire ban
FIRE permits have been suspended in the Far West between December 22 until January 5, 2025 inclusive, with no new fire permits to be issued…
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Children’s Christmas float draws praise
By Max Burrows BROKEN Hill’s annual Christmas Pageant Awards were announced by Broken Hill City Council last week. The awards are a long-standing tradition that…
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Utility updates on back-up power
ESSENTIAL Energy projects aiming to provide back-up power to communities surrounding Broken Hill are progressing, with the need for the works highlighted during October’s outages.…
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What’s on the weekend before Christmas?
FRIDAY Christmas Pop-up Shop 246 Blende Street, 9-5.30pm today, tomorrow & Sunday Last minute Christmas pop-up shop: wreaths, resin boards, earrings, pamper boxes and lots…
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Murray Darling Basin Authority and NSW Government act on water concern
THE Murray Darling Basin Authority and New South Wales Government are working together to monitor and manage water quality in the Menindee Lakes and the…
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Development and certification
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS COUNCIL determined 141 development applications during 2023/24. The value of works for approved development applications totalled more than $32.44 million. This included $20.9…
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Mobile playgroup seeks new staff
THE region’s Outback Mobile Resource Unit, a travelling playgroup and children’s services truck, is looking for a new employee to provide assistance to remote communities.…
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Museums support success
COUNCIL’S Museum Advisor Program has benefited the city’s museums during the 2023/2024 period. As stated in Council’s Draft Annual report, the Council, in partnership with…
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Still a chance to have photo with Santa
SANTA Claus has come to town and is spending a lot of time at Westside Plaza having his photo taken with those on two legs…