Welcome to Broken Hill
...a safe, vibrant, prosperous and culturally rich City achieved through community leadership and sustainable management.
Broken Hill is a thriving community on the edge of the NSW Outback. With a population of over 20,000 people it is the economic and cultural hub of Far Western NSW. A thriving mining and mineral industry and over 300,000 tourists per year provide an excellent basis for strong business growth and investment in the region. Broken Hill is a city that cherishes its heritage and abounds with lovingly restored historic buildings and monuments. With its well-developed infrastructure, good climate and many tourist attractions, Broken Hill is a great place to live or to visit.
Council Website
Broken Hill City Council will have a new website by August 2009. The web team is currently working on the site behind the scenes, creating a new site designed to provide users with an improved internet experience. During this time, users may experience some difficulties accessing some documents or areas of the site. Council is more than happy to receive your feedback and suggestions during this time. The Customer Service Team is also available to assist you if you are experiencing difficulty finding the information that you require. Please feel free to contact Council's Customer Service Team on 08 8080 3300 or at: council@brokenhill.nsw.gov.au
Broken Hill - A Potential National Heritage List place
Broken Hill City Council has nominated its whole local government area for inclusion on the National Heritage List. The Australian Heritage Council is currently assessing the place. The Australian Heritage Council has titled the nomination the City of Broken Hill.
Broken Hill is Australia's longest lived mining city, where some of the world's major mining companies were founded on the rich mineral deposits and where safe working practises and worker legislation were first developed for miners in Australia.The Broken Hill landscape is dominated by prominent mining structures along the Line of Lode and is an important place of inspiration for artists, filmmakers and tourists alike.
How can I be involved? As part of the National Heritage List assessment of the City of Broken Hill, the Australian Heritage Council is seeking comments from owners and occupiers with interests in the City of Broken Hill. There will be meetings with key stakeholders and information is available from Broken Hill City Council and through this website.
How to comment?
Public comment on the inclusion of the City of Broken Hill on the National Heritage List can be made using this on-line form, or by printing and completing a comment form. You can also collect a form from Broken Hill City Council Administrative Centre, 240 Blende Street, Broken Hill.Comments can be sent to Australian Heritage Council, GPO Box 787, CANBERRA ACT 2601.Fax: 02 6274 2095 Email: ahc@environment.gov.au
Comments close on Friday 7 August, 2009.
For more information
Find out more about the National Heritage List process for Broken Hill:
Fact Sheet 1 gives an overview on the National Heritage Listing process. For more on the National Heritage List and the other places that are already on the List, go to: http://www.heritage.gov.au/
Fact Sheet 2 explains how the listing may affect you and the city, and how you can comment.
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Links to Other Websites
Broken Hill Art Gallery ι Broken Hill Library ι Film Broken Hill
Comprehensive Community Directory Listing ι West Darling Arts
Outback NSW ι OACC Development Grant Writing resources ι Tourism Services
Trolley Trackers ι OzWebsonline Broken Hill Directory ι Sharing the Lode - Web Exhibition
Our Community Photo Bank Awards ι Australian Local Government Women's Association
Silverton Wind Farm Developments
Desert Knowledge Australia
BH Water Management Education Program (As featured on NSW Environmental Trust website)
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