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Heritage celebrations draw near

Published on 29 March 2023

The annual Heritage Festival returns next week with a big weekend of events to take locals and visitors back in time.

A weekend of Aboriginal culture, creators and tours in Broken Hill

Published on 24 March 2023

On Saturday 15 April, Blak Markets will run its inaugural event in Broken Hill/ Wilyakali at Sturt Park in partnership with the Aboriginal communities of the Far West, Blak Markets gives visitors the chance to shop local and support a good cause, with 100% of all profits going back into enriching Aboriginal communities.

Support Aboriginal Creators at the Blak Markets in Broken Hill

Published on 13 March 2023

On Saturday 15 April, Blak Markets will run its inaugural event in Broken Hill / Wilyakali at Sturt Park.

Rising costs hitting library project

Published on 03 March 2023

Council is continuing to save money and look for alternative funding streams for the new library project as construction and labour costs continue to spiral across the country.

Council eyes key worker housing

Published on 03 March 2023

"This project would allow for the long-term creation of comfortable, modern apartments to house staff working in the health, education, and emergency services sectors."

Kathy Graham wins top art job

Published on 02 March 2023

Council is pleased to announce it has appointed West Darling Arts' (WDA) Kathy Graham to the position of Gallery and Museum Manager.

Wrap of the February Council Meeting

Published on 02 March 2023

A wrap of the February 2023 Council meeting.

Free employment seminars for local businesses

Published on 22 February 2023

Local businesses are invited to a series of free 'lunch and learn' seminars focusing on all aspects of employment.

Concerns linger over land values

Published on 20 February 2023

Mayor Tom Kennedy tabled an urgent Notice of Motion at Wednesday night's Policy and General meeting to object to the latest land valuations applied to properties in the city.

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Upcoming events

GLAMfest - Gawler Laneway Arts + Music Festival

08 April 2023

Throughout 2022, nine artists and musicians have worked with community museums to unearth Broken Hill's many stories. GLAMfest will draw on this heritage to illuminate the historic Gawler Place in Broken Hill's CBD, transforming it for ONE NIGHT ONLY through a dynamic program of art, music, food and more!

Wolfgang Sievers: Exhibition

01 April 2023

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returning to a subject through a lifetime

01 April 2023

Part two of this series, presents work from the Broken Hill City Art Gallery Collection in conjunction with loans from artists and material from the Broken Hill City Library’s Outback Archive.

Sharing Country : Eddy Harris

01 April 2023

Sharing Country features new artworks by Aboriginal Elder Eddy Harris, Barkandji tribe, Wilcannia NSW.

Three generations of Baaka Wiimpatya

01 April 2023

Three Generations of Baaka Wiimpatya is an exhibition of new works by Grandmother Murial Riley, Daughter Feona Bates and Grandson Keanu Bates.

Babies only Baby Bounce

03 April 2023

It’s never too early to start reading to your baby. Baby Bounce will reacquaint parents with nursery rhymes and early childhood songs as well as showcase great books for babies. Interact with your child to nurture pre-literacy, language and social skills.

Pulse Far West Broken Hill

03 April 2023

Pulse Broken is a Department of Education – Arts Unit initiative aimed at providing high level arts experiences for public school students from Broken Hill and beyond.

Students and teachers have experienced a range of arts workshops over a three-day program culminating in a performance showcase for families, schools and friends.