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Latest newsFind out the latest Council news and items of interest here. Latest NewsPerilya Jobs Broken Hill Media Release - 21 Aug 2008Please click here for Perilya's media release regarding jobs in Broken Hill. more .. Hays Resources & Mining specialist consultants in Broken Hill - 21 Aug 2008 Hays Resources & Mining specialist consultants will be in Broken Hill on Monday 25th August through to Thursday 28th August, 2008 to register the details of workers recently affected by the Perilya announcement. more ..MR Broken Hill Economy Remains Strong - Perilya Restructure - 21 Aug 2008 Please click here for Council's media release regarding the Perilya Restructure announcement. more .. Community Development Grants - 11 Aug 2008 Restoration work at the Silverton School has begun following a $2,430 Community Development Grant to the Broken Hill Historical Society. The works will ensure that the historical building is preserved and promoted for education and tourism purposes. Submissions for the first round of grants for 2008 is now open. Please click here to download a form or contact Council's Communications Manager on (08) 8080 3303 for further information.
Our Community Photo Bank Awards - brought to you by Australia Post - 07 Aug 2008 Broken Hill residents have a unique opportunity to help paint a picture of our local community in the nation's mind by submitting a photograph as part of a new national awards program. more .. Volunteers help out at National Tree Planting Day - 29 Jul 2008 
Council invited the Broken Hill Community to join them on the weekend,and plant 140 trees and 100 ground covers along Airport Road, to celebrate National Tree Day - Sunday July 27, 2008.
National Tree Planting Day is an Australian environemental initiative organised by Planet Ark, aimed at promoting community planting of native trees and shrubs. Council's involvement in National Tree Day reflects its efforts to support the environment through community development. more ..
Congratulations to everyone who entered the Local Government Week Colouring-in competition!
There were winners in four categories:
Megan Fletcher, 4 years old
6-7 years:
Kelsey Graham, 7 years old
8-9 years:
Mercedes Lee Tonkin, 8 years
10-12 years:
Rebecca Yates, 12 years
Each child won an art gift pack so that they can continue on with their artistic ventures. The competition was judged by Broken Hill Art Gallery Director Bruce Tindale and Customer Relations Officer and poster artist Bill Palmer.
All participants will receive a Certificate of Participation in the mail and all entries will remain on display in the foyer during Local Government Week (July 28 – August 2, 2008).
This is where we need the children’s help. By creating a drawing of a threatened species they will show everyone what these animals look like, and people will recognise them when they see them. Animals often become endangered due to loss of suitable habitat. If we recognise these threatened species we can find them and protect them and their homes.
REMINDER! - ENTRIES CLOSE 7 SEPTEMBER - National Threatened Species Day!
Sturt Park will take on an extra recreational dimension when Stage One of the shared pedestrian and cycleway path starts to take shape during July.
Proposal to Prohibit Consumption of Alcohol at the Norm Fox Sportsground and
For a copy of the Far West Region Growth and Investment Strategy - Final Report June 2007 please click here. more ..
Roadworks for the week beginning Tuesday February 26, 2008 include;
26/02/08 Ryan Street Nicholls Street to Gypsum Street “Compiling this vacant land list is just one way that Council is assisting with the projected growth of the city,” Council’s General Manager Frank Zaknich said. “In assembling the vacant land list, Council contacted owners of vacant blocks within the City asking them whether they were willing to be added to a database of vacant blocks for sale. “The property owners listed have consented to their contact details being made publicly available by Council for the purpose of interested persons being able to contact them direct in regard to possible purchase of their vacant land. “It is suggested that persons interested in purchasing a block of land contact the owner of the land in writing to initiate discussion regarding the sale of the land.
“Council is providing the list for information purposes and can give no guarantee about the suitability of the land for development, availability of utilities or services in respect of the vacant land. more ..
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