Broken Hill and far west
Lynch sees Wilcannia Cross Roads Project
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The New South Wales Local Government Minister, Paul Lynch, saw the newly renamed Wilcannia Cross Roads Project this week.
Obesity inquiry to visit Broken Hill
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Federal parliamentarians inquiring into obesity are due to visit Broken Hill in November.
Country Week to sell rural lifestyle
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The chief executive officer of Country Week, Peter Bailey, says Broken Hill is among the 53 regional communities looking to find Sydney residents willing to fill skills shortages in the bush.
Murray 'water theft' pumping angers SA Oppn
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SA Opposition says huge volumes of Murray water are being taken by unmetered pumps.
Firefighters tackle cottage blaze
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A Broken Hill fire station officer, Sue Collins, says it took four fire trucks and about 25 crew members to put out yesterday's fire at a cottage in Newton Street.
Parents urged to help in vandalism fight
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Murray Darling MP John Williams is urging parents to take more responsibility for what their children do.
Lynch launches Wilcannia mental health support scheme
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The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Paul Lynch, was in Wilcannia yesterday, launching a program and visiting the local school.
NSW defends 'conservative' water use
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The New South Wales Department of Water and Energy says South Australians should not view the NSW Government as selfish when it comes to water resources.
Perilya share price drops
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Perilya Limited's share price dropped to 40 cents when the share market opened yesterday, after a slump in world oil prices dragged mining companies down.
Advice line to tackle weighty issue
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An advice line is part of a $36 million strategy being unveiled by New South Wales Health Minister Reba Meagher to address obesity throughout the state.
Flying doctors' chairman visits Broken Hill
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The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) national chairman, Tim Fischer, arrived at Broken Hill yesterday afternoon as part of his week long Flying into the Future Tour.
Committee to discuss Indigenous disadvantage
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Aboriginal people in far western New South Wales will have a chance this week to speak about the disadvantages they face in Indigenous communities.
No charges laid over road train bridge crash
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South Australian police says no charges will be laid as a result of a crash involving a road train transporting sheep near Olary early last month.
Rural workplaces urged to address depression
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The program manager for the national depression initiative beyondblue, Therese Fitzpatrick, says male-dominated rural workplaces need help to tackle depression.
Broken Hill second in hot spots report
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A property forecaster, Terry Ryder, has ranked Broken Hill number two on his latest national Top 12 Boomtown Hot Spots report.
St Pats Race Club holds planning meeting
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The St Patricks Race Club in Broken Hill held a strategic planning meeting yesterday, its first in almost 10 years.
Belt tightening pays off for Perilya
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Perilya Limited's executive general manger of operations, Paul Arandt, says the company's belt tightening over the past few months has shown up in its latest quarterly figures.
CBH considers Rasp Mine development options
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Mining company CBH Resources Limited says it is reviewing the development options for its Rasp Mine at Broken Hill.
Bail refused again for murder accused
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Bail has again been refused for a 27-year-old man from Ivanhoe, after he was charged with the murder of a woman in June.
Cancelled contract to end bottle deposits
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The owner of Channing's Bottle Yard in Broken Hill says it has been told it cannot give customers a deposit when they return cans and bottles.
Council still open to Warnock St talks
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The Broken Hill City Council administrator, Ken Boyle, says the council still wants to continue discussions with interested parties over the development of the Warnock Street site.
Truck operator labels stoppage a success
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New South Wales truck drivers have ended industrial action over planned industry changes.
Council to consider more alcohol-free zones
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The Broken Hill City Council will discuss an option to ban the consumption of alcohol at the Norm Fox Sporting Complex and the Queen Elizabeth Park on Wednesday night.
Leasecorp still keen to get land
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The director of the Leasecorp Group, Steve Palyga, says he is still interested in acquiring land adjoining the block the group already owns.
Broken Hill murder trial adjourned
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A murder trial against Ryan Gurney in the Broken Hill Local Court has been adjourned.
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