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Have your say on community projects funding

Tuesday 24 April 2018

Council is reminding locals to have their say on which projects should receive priority in the next round of the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities fund.

There are currently 13 Council and community projects to be submitted for funding consideration, and Council currently has a survey on its Facebook page to allow the community to rank the projects based on importance.

Council's Grants and Project Coordinator, Anne Andrews, encouraged all locals to have their say.

"There's a great range of projects up for consideration, but we know...

History up in lights for Heritage Festival launch

Tuesday 17 April 2018

The city's history will be up in lights at the Town Hall Facade tomorrow night for the launch of the 2018 Heritage Festival.

The two-week festival will kick off at 6pm on 18 April with a light and projection show, with numerous photos from the city's history to be projected onto the rear of the Facade.

The projection will be coordinated by Sydney lighting specialists The Electric Canvas, and will be complemented by old-time music and delicious food and drinks courtesy of Nana Di's Catering.

Mayor Darriea Turley said the event would provide the...

Free computer training for seniors

Tuesday 17 April 2018

Older residents who would like to learn how to use technology and the internet are invited to attend the 2018 Tech Savvy Seniors Regional Road Show at the Library this week.

The Road Show will provide seniors with the opportunity to participate in training in how to use and operate different technology devices such as computers, tablets and smartphones.

Tech Savvy Seniors can help you to build your skills and confidence to use technology, stay in touch with family and friends, and access important services online.

Council's Library Coordinator...

Strong support for Heritage Festival

Thursday 12 April 2018

Organisers and volunteers have rallied around the upcoming Heritage Festival, with a big programme of events planned.

The inaugural two-week event is being organised by the local Heritage Committee, and will launch on April 18 to coincide with the National Trust's nation-wide Heritage Festival.

The festival will celebrate Broken Hill's status as Australia's only Heritage Listed City, and will have a theme every year to celebrate each of the reasons our city earned the honour of a Heritage Listing.

This year's theme is "If Only Our Walls Could...

Record entries for Art Prize

Tuesday 10 April 2018

Aboriginal artists have come out in force for this year's Far West and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize (FWATSIAP), with a record 80 entries received.

The competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists residing in the Far West region of NSW, and offers $5300 in prize money across four categories including 2D-art, 3D-art, young artist, and an encouragement award.

A further prize has also been added to this year's competition, with $500 to be awarded to the artist whose work is selected to adorn Council's 2018 NAIDOC Week banner.

...

Feedback sought for new skate park funding

Friday 6 April 2018

Council is seeking input from the city's younger generation as it prepares to apply for funding for a new skate park.

Funding will be sought through the latest round of the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities fund, which closes on 4 May, 2018.

The creation of a new skate park was listed as a priority by the Chair of Council's 'Our Economy' Portfolio, Councillor Branko Licul.

Council has also been approached on a number of occasions by residents regarding the possibility of building a new skate park.

Cr Licul...

YMCA to extend outdoor pool season by one week

Thursday 5 April 2018
YMCA Media Release

The YMCA managed Broken Hill Regional Aquatic Centre will see an extension to its outdoor pools season by one week as the run of warm weather continues.

The outdoor pools were scheduled to close this Sunday 8th April but have been extended to 8pm Friday 13th April.

According to the weather bureau, the average temperature for April is almost 5 degrees higher than last year. Temperatures are expected to reach the high 30’s towards the middle of next week.

YMCA’s Area Manager Shane Simmons said that extending the season will...

Positive signs for city’s finances

Thursday 5 April 2018

The turnaround of Council's finances appears on track with a report from the NSW Government acknowledging the city's improved financial position.

The State Government carries out periodic assessments of NSW Councils' finances and assets through its Treasury Corporation (TCorp) in order to ascertain each Council's long-term financial strength, or Financial Sustainability Rating (FSR).

This FSR assessment process was undertaken on Broken Hill Council in 2013, with the Government assessing the city's financial position as "very weak", with only a neutral outlook for the...

Art prize deadline extended

Thursday 29 March 2018

Council is extending the deadline for entries in the prestigious 2018 Far West Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Prize (FWATSIAP).

The competition is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists residing in the Far West region of NSW, and offers $5300 in prize money across four categories including 2D-art, 3D-art, young artist, and an encouragement award.

Council's Gallery and Museum Manager, Tara Callaghan, said the deadline for entries had now been extended to April 6, with works to be submitted by 5pm on that day.

"Our...

Wrap of March Council meeting

Thursday 29 March 2018
Councillors gave the next phase of the YMCA's Cobalt Street redevelopment the green light, approving a Development Application (DA) to alter and refurbish the old facility. Council had previously approved a DA to allow demolition work at the site. The YMCA will also enjoy longer operating hours under the DA's conditions, including an allowance to operate from 8am to 8pm on weekends and public holidays, and stay open an hour later on weekdays.

 

Council accepted two Notices of Motion from Councillor Jim Nolan which will be put forward at the National General Assembly of Local Government between June 17-20, 2018....
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