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Energy payments for landholders
THE New South Wales Government’s Strategic Benefit Payments Scheme is commencing for new major transmission projects, with the scheme providing annual payments of $10,000 per…
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Budget slashed for Broken Hill Gallery
Jack Marx FUTURE programs at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery could be in jeopardy after the State Government pulled funding from all but three…
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Gambling game tradition endures
TWO-up will continue in the city after Broken Hill City Council and the Palace Hotel entered into a five-year agreement to have the game hosted…
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Final stretch for library revamp
THE Broken Hill Library redevelopment is 60 per cent complete, according to an update report that went before Broken Hill City Council during the week.…
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Miners health fund closes
THE Pasminco Employees Sickness Fund has closed with members informed last week. Members of the fund were sent letters in June instructing them not to pay…
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NDIS cuts could cost region
PROPOSED National Disability Insurance Agency changes are set to cause disruptions to regional areas like the Mallee say welfare groups. From July 1, the NDIA…
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Honeymoon mine on target
AN uranium mining operation, 80 kilometres from Broken Hill, has reached a key milestone after changes to their processing circuit. Honeymoon Mining Operation, located 80km…
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Water restrictions in place for White Cliffs
WATER restrictions in White Cliffs will commence today, with level 3 restrictions issued for residents. The restrictions mean that watering systems such as non-fixed sprinklers,…
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Health services recognised
FAR West Local Health District employees and volunteers have been recognised in their Health Innovation Awards during the week. The 15th edition of the Staff…
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Middle Eastern conflict’s local impact
Jack Marx IF you think Broken Hill is safe from the troubles in the Middle East, think again. The war between Israel and Iran has…
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Outage inquiry report details impact on daily life
MORE than 40 written submissions from residents, councils, businesses, disability services and more informed the Committee on Environment and Planning’s inquiry findings for the electricity…
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Cash secured for street festival
A NEW local street festival has been successful in receiving $350,000 in funding over three years. Broken Hill City Council was successful in receiving the…
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