Broken Hill and far west
Cotton Australia predicts better season
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Cotton Australia is predicting a much improved season after last year's 30-year low.
Campers warned of increased fire risk
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Authorities are warning campers in north-west Victoria that hot weather in the coming days will increase the risk of fire.
NSW holiday road toll period ends, 15 dead
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The holiday road toll period for New South Wales has officially ended after what has been a bad start to the New Year.
Bourke in desperate need of Aboriginal health workers
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A remote Aboriginal Health Service is struggling to attract staff to fill a fifth of its positions, despite one job being advertised for more than a year and a half.
Asbestos no risk to students: education dept.
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The New South Wales Department of Education says asbestos found in several schools and TAFE campuses in the Southern Riverina poses no risk to students.
Further rioting won't be tolerated: Police
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Police are warning troublemakers at an Aboriginal settlement near Mildura they will not tolerate any further confrontations.
Water touted as Christmas gift idea
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People are being encouraged to give water as a Christmas present this year.
Analyst predicts mixed fortunes for Aust mining industry
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An analyst says up to half of Australia's mining companies are operating at a loss.
High winds lash far western NSW
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The strongest winds recorded in western New South Wales in three years have pummelled parts of the far west overnight.
Council drills for fresh Ivanhoe water
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The Central Darling Shire Council has started drilling to find fresh water to supplement Ivanhoe's current supply.
Broken Hill residents urged to spend locally
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The Australian Retailers Association says people in Broken Hill are better off spending in the Silver City this Christmas, because the cash injection to the local economy will benefit everyone.
Police highlight Barrier alcohol-related violence
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Broken Hill police say alcohol-related domestic violence has been a major problem in the Barrier local area command this year.
Youth accused of assaulting police
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Broken Hill police allege a drunk 17-year-old youth assaulted two officers yesterday morning when they tried to assist him.
Retail group urges Christmas spending spree
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The Australian Retailers Association is urging people not to hold back on spending in the lead up to Christmas this year, if they want to do the economy a favour.
Residents snap up recycling crates
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Four-hundred free recycling crates were given away to Broken Hill residents yesterday.
Broken Hill open space under review
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Consultants from a Queensland-based company were in Broken Hill this week to determine which of the far west New South Wales city's open spaces should stay and which should go.
Year 12 students prepare for uni offers
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The principal of a local Broken Hill high school, in far west New South Wales, says the students at his school have a mix of further education and working options in mind for next year.
Free recycling crates offered in Broken Hill
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Free recycling crates will be handed out to Broken Hill residents today as part of a new recycling initiative for the far west New South Wales city.
Shires to share in infrastructure funds
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The Central Darling Shire will give each of its shire communities $25,000 for infrastructure projects.
Perilya defends foreign share agreement
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Perilya Limited says anyone who is suspicious of its share agreement with a Chinese metals company is not recognising that foreign companies have already played a part in allowing some of Broken Hill's mining operations to exist.
Competition fierce in Broken Hill tourism awards
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The Broken Hill Tourism Advisory Group has received more than 30 nominations for its inaugural local tourism awards.
Man accused of cashing in on senior
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A 53-year-old man has been charged with 11 counts of fraud after allegedly befriending an 83-year-old Broken Hill man for $120,000.
Perilya urges shareholders to reject CBH takeover bid
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Perilya Limited has advised its shareholders to reject the takeover bid by CBH Resources.
Police probe window smashing spree
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Broken Hill police are investigating a spate of window smashings over the weekend.
Minotaur, JOGMEC to explore Louth project
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The Adelaide-based mining company Minotaur Exploration has entered into a $1.7 million venture with a Japanese investor to explore for base and precious metals at its Louth project in north-western New South Wales.
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