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Do you know where your bus is?

REGIONAL New South Wales travellers, including those is Broken Hill, are no longer behind Sydneysiders when it comes to public transport - they can now use their devices to find out where their bus is. There are 3010 buses running across the state...

13 Jul 2025
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Buses on trial

TODAY is the last day to register your satisfaction with the trial bus service that has run between Broken Hill and Mildura via Menindee each Monday. Transport for NSW is seeking feedback from the local communities, and your input could have an...

11 Jul 2025
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Caravan park now under new management

THE Barkandji people now officially own and manage the Menindee Lakes Caravan Park, after Crown Lands finalised the transfer of ownership to the Barkandji Registered Native Title Body Corporate at the end of last month. The handover process began 10...

11 Jul 2025
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Airline deadline extended

THE Federal Court has granted administrators of embattled Rex Airlines until December 5 to find a buyer, with the Federal Government also extending a further $30 million to keep aircraft in the sky. The original deadline for administrator, EY, passed...

04 Jul 2025
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Upgrades on the way

A LOCAL tourist park company has faith in the tourist economy with big expansions on the horizon. Experience Broken Hill’s Michael McIvor said they recently announced the approved Development Application for upgrades to the Outback View Holiday...

31 May 2025
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Caravaners cruise into region

TENS of caravaners from around the country spent the week in Broken Hill, setting up camp at the Broken Hill Events Centre Racetrack. The owners of the Crusader caravans spent the week visiting popular sights such as the RFDS Outback Heritage Centre...

16 May 2025
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Program pulls for caravan caution

FREE road safety and caravanning advice will be offered to locals over three days in May. Transport for NSW is hosting two interactive workshops on safe towing practices on Friday May 16, ahead of two caravan weighing days on Saturday May 17 and...

08 May 2025
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Remote towns on the buses

A BUS service has hit the road in remote and regional NSW creating a network between towns and communities. The bus service, that began this month in Tibooburra, has seen local transport provider Rob Dyson operate the pre-booked trial service two...

03 May 2025
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EarthCruiser owners to gather in Broken Hill

OWNERS of the iconic EarthCruiser Motorhomes are gearing up for an adventure, with Broken Hill chosen as the official destination for their annual gathering. Taking place from April 11 to 15, the event is expected to draw over 80 people with around...

11 Apr 2025
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Silverton sees tourist boost from floods

IT seems every cloud has a silver lining as businesses in Silverton report an influx of tourists visiting and staying longer in the township due to the flood crisis in Queensland changing travel plans. Silverton Village Committee secretary...

11 Apr 2025
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Scenic flights on offer

LOCAL helicopter mustering business Far West Helico will now be offering scenic flights, commencing tomorrow. For co-owner and pilot Alex Johnson, flying choppers has been a lifelong dream, and offering scenic flights over his hometown has been...

28 Mar 2025
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Funds bid for airport runway fails to take off

AN application to upgrade the airport runway by Broken Hill City Council has been knocked back. In November 2024, Mayoral correspondence regarding airport upgrades was forwarded to the Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional...

07 Feb 2025
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Call to cap regional air fares

BROKEN Hill City Council would like to see a Regional Zone Cap Fare Scheme put in place for airfares. Council, at its Ordinary Meeting held in May 2024, considered a Mayoral Minute which called for Council to make representations to the NSW State...

07 Feb 2025
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Timetable changes open for comment

NSW TrainLink, New South Wales’ long distance public transport operator, had opened its proposed coach timetable changes to the community for comment, with the changes aiming to create more travel options for locals. The timetable changes will occur...

17 Jan 2025
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Extra train means showtime for tourists

AS the Indian Pacific now has an extra train service running through Broken Hill on a Tuesday morning, the influx of tourists are being treated to a special show at the Sulphide Street Railway & Historical Museum. With the first stop on Tuesday...

10 Jan 2025
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‘Milestone’ for regional routes

MILDURA air passengers are set to benefit with QantasLink debuting the first of 14 recently purchased mid-life Q400s DeHavilland Dash 8 turboprops last week. The Q400s are already used out of Mildura and their frequency will be boosted after the...

03 Jan 2025
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Mechanical issues impact flights

PASSENGERS on a Qantaslink flight from Sydney to Broken Hill on Boxing Day were forced circle the city after the plane they were on had mechanical issues. Emergency services met the aircraft once it landed safely in the afternoon of Thursday...

03 Jan 2025