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Statement regarding Civic Centre investigation

Published on 24 January 2020

Council wishes to dispel any perception that it is trivialising the recent Civic Centre investigation by the NSW Ombudsman, and reiterate that the recent report is being treated with utmost seriousness.

Help our trees survive the heat

Published on 24 January 2020

"Our water truck makes multiple trips each week with staff targeting young or struggling trees, but it's an uphill battle given the weather we've been having."

Cricket misinformation 'disappointing'

Published on 23 January 2020

"The oval's recent deterioration was in fact due to an electrical fault occurring at the worst possible time for Council."

A time for unity

Published on 22 January 2020

With much of the country ravaged by bushfires, the lead up to Australia Day has featured a strong focus on national unity.

New exercise equipment at Picton

Published on 22 January 2020

"The Picton Oval Committee should be commended for their input into this project and their commitment to maintain it."

Road upgrades set to start

Published on 17 January 2020

"As always we'd just ask motorists to obey any signage and keep an eye out for our workers that will be on the roads carrying out this work."

Ombudsman investigation complete

Published on 14 January 2020

"We'll now work with Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and the Office of Local Government if they wish to pursue any parts of the report or use it to consider existing legislation."

Support for dual river names

Published on 14 January 2020

"The Darling River has been known as the Baaka by Barkindji people for thousands of years, and is critical for the Indigenous communities that live along it."

Library section temporarily closed

Published on 08 January 2020

"The adult area has been closed off for now, and a new air conditioner is expected to be installed by the end of the month."

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Upcoming events

25 Jan 2020

AridDrawn | Susan Severino

25 January 2020

Behind the secrets of nature remains something subtle, intangible and inexplicable

25 Jan 2020

The Real World | Stewart MacFarlane

25 January 2020

Known for his dark, psychological narratives he has held more than sixty solo exhibitions, studied and lived in the US as well as Australia and has shown in Europe and Asia.

25 Jan 2020

The Truth of What Occurred Remains

25 January 2020

‘The Truth of What Occurred Remains’ brings together the works of artists Tracey Moffatt and Hayley Millar-Baker.

26 Jan 2020

2020 Australia Day

26 January 2020

Our Australia Day Ambassador for 2020 is social entrepreneur Jarrod Wheatley. Council's Australia Day Awards ceremony will be held at the Civic Centre on January 26, 2020.

28 Feb 2020

2020 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards

28 February 2020

Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Health Corporation and West Darling Arts invite you to come view the finalist works from the 10th Anniversary of the Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards.

28 Feb 2020

2020 MMIAA : Official Opening and Prize Announcements

28 February 2020

The Official Opening and Prize announcements for the 2020 Maari Ma Indigenous Art Awards.

28 Feb 2020

Adrift | Jesse Boyd-Reid

28 February 2020

This collection of portraits, landscapes and still lives provides a contemplative monograph of life in one of the most remote communities of the world.