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Tech grants up for grabs
GRANTS are now available for any organisation that can help with “connectivity literacy” in Broken Hill and the Far West. The grants are offered by…
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More needed to lessen Aboriginal lead levels
A LEADING Aboriginal health organisation is calling for urgent government intervention after new data revealed disproportionately high lead levels in Aboriginal children in Broken Hill.…
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Volunteers all aboard
THE Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum is desperate for volunteers. Popular with tourists, the museum is housed in the original 1905 station that serviced…
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Still flying high
A GROUP of former Qantas apprentices from the 1978 intake, affectionately known as “33J”, have proven that true mateship and a shared love of adventure…
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Waste fees waived
WASTE removal fees have been waived for the Sulphide Street Railway Museum after a large amount of rubble was found during repair works. Broken Hill…
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The mineral collection that is no more
THE Milton Lavers Mineral Collection was arguably the finest assembly of Broken Hill minerals that ever existed. Housed in a magical backyard gallery built specially…
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Corner store a piece of history
BELIEVED to be one of the oldest functioning corner stores in the country, Shelley’s Corner Store on the corner of Lane and Iodide Streets has…
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Mining org bought
THE acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Limited has been completed. Broken Hill Mines Limited, formerly Coolabah Metals Limited, has announced the completion of its acquisition…
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Spirit of the bush open for entries
RURAL Aid has launched their sixth Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition this week, encouraging entries that capture the resilience and beauty of life throughout…
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From the Outback to the high seas
NINETEEN year old Broken Hill resident, Lewis Burton, recently returned from a voyage sailing from Darwin to Broome, despite having never sailed before in his…
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Big stories and literacy for littlies
BIG Sky Stories has kept kids busy over the school holidays with multiple workshops. Pre-school and school children took part in the recent People, Places…
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Gymkhana shines with sunny return
AFTER a washout led to the cancellation of Milparinka’s Gymkhana last year, the event returned on the weekend and attendees were greeted with perfect weather…
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