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How did millions of fish die gasping in the Darling – after three years of rain?

Millions of dead fish float on the surface of the river. Native bony herring and introduced young carp, as well as a few mature Murray cod and golden perch. History is repeating on the Darling River at Menindee. This new fish kill is even worse than the enormous 2018–2019 fish…

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Broken Hill garage sale raises further $11,000 for family of Ryan Lines after strep-A complications

Broken Hill residents have come together to support the latest fundraising effort for the family of Ryan Lines, with more than $140,000 raised through a variety of funding streams.

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Dennis Jackson inquest hears call for review of SA Pathology's laboratories

A sample taken from the lung of a Broken Hill man could have been contaminated with the sample of another patient, an inquest into his death has heard.

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Broken Hill skateboarder achieves three-year dream of building skate park in Laos

In 2020, Broken Hill's Tom Drury set out on a dream to build the first skate park in Laos. Almost three years on, the park is now open and in use by the local community.

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Broken Hill council recoups close to $1 million after two-day public land auction

A two-day auction has seen nearly $1 million recovered by the Broken Hill council and all properties listed sold, as land that had five years' of outstanding rates was offloaded.

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Broken Hill Pistol Club's ambitious accessibility upgrades to support ageing members

A Broken Hill sporting club plans to make over $280,000 worth of upgrades to its facilities this year to ensure its ageing membership base is supported.

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LGBT teen Abbie Kelly takes Rainbow Shoelace Project from outback Broken Hill to WorldPride

When Abbie Kelly started making little packs of rainbow beads for LGBT kids and their friends to thread on their shoelaces, she had no idea it would catch the imagination of people all over the world.

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ABC broadcast pioneer and Brushmen of the Bush painter John Pickup dies aged 91

John Pickup's hand was "the first animated object" ever seen on Australian television. But that was just the beginning of his remarkable career.

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Broken Hill residents frustrated by brown mains water as emergency supply activated

Far West NSW residents say discoloured, metallic-tasting water is still coming out of their taps more than two weeks after the issue was first reported.

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Lifeline mental health and wellbeing program to expand beyond Broken Hill

A wellbeing program started by Lifeline for local AFL clubs will be brought to new areas this year after receiving close to $300,000 in state government funding.

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Broken Hill swimmers impress with records, medals at SA Country Championships

Broken Hill teen Cohen Clavel has made a name for himself at the championship event in Mount Gambier, breaking age group records including some of his own.

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Broken Hill Harness Racing officials optimistic for 2023 despite cancelling first meeting of season

Broken Hill calls off its first race meeting of 2023 due to a lack of nominations, as officials warn a rise in local horse numbers is needed to sustain the sport's future in the town.

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Family 'thankful' for Broken Hill's support as one-year-old recovers from serious Strep A infection

One-year-old Ryan Line is making "small improvements" as he recovers from a Strep A infection that developed into septicaemia.

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Four resignations and a ‘deflated’ artist: inside the battle for the artistic legacy of Broken Hill

The curator, gallery manager and two other senior staff resign from Broken Hill’s art gallery as the council exerts its influence over what constitutes ‘local’ art

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Broken Hill nurse Vivian Bullwinkel first woman to be honoured with Australian War Memorial statue

Broken Hill nurse Vivian Bullwinkel was the sole survivor of the Banka Island massacre, in which 60 soldiers and 21 nurses were killed. It's hoped that one day, she'll also be a household name.

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Boxing hobby, mental health outlet turns into amateur national title for former Broken Hill grazier

Paul Christie first started boxing as a way to channel his frustrations during the drought impacting regional NSW.

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'Unacceptable' delay before boy's death

A NSW coroner has found there were "significant flaws" in the planning to transfer six-year-old Austin Facer from Broken Hill to a major city hospital.

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Shelby Raven signs with Central Districts in the SANFLW

One of Broken Hill's best female footballers is hitting the road to see just how far her ability can take her.

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Project run by tradeswomen is encouraging young women to take up trades and apprenticeships

From the Pilbara to Broken Hill, a team of volunteer tradeswomen is conducting workshops teaching young women how to use tools in the hope they will consider a trade — and it's working.

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Broken Hill's Rob and Cheryl Meuret 'blown away' by $23,000 fundraiser to help fight cancer

An 12-year-old boy's offer to cut off his mullet to raise money for two neighbours suffering from cancer leads to a successful community fundraiser in Broken Hill, with all monies to be donated to an oncology unit and lodge.

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Australian Olympian Lisa Curry gives late daughter Jaimi Lee's swimmers to Broken Hill kids

Former Australian Olympic Swimmer Lisa Curry has given away two treasured possessions, which were once worn by her late daughter.

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NSW Education Minister told 'do not return to Broken Hill' until teacher shortage is fixed

In the state's far west to announce funding for teacher housing, Sarah Mitchell receives a stern message from the NSW Teachers Federation.

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How this outback community is keeping the legacy of the Afghan cameleers alive

Camel trains once played a key role in transporting wool across outback Australia, and that history is being recognised in Broken Hill.

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Newborn camel named after descendant of Afghan cameleer — and the owners are thrilled with the choice

There were votes for "Donald Hump", but the owners of Silverton's newest baby camel are pleased a community competition came up with a name to honour cameleers of the past.

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Broken Hill receives 20 per cent of annual rainfall total in a night as storms roll through outback

The outback city has received almost double its average annual rainfall in the past 12 months.

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