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Premier orders inquiry into Transgrid power failure

Published 22 October 2024, 8:56 am
The NSW Premier, Chris Minns, has announced a disaster declaration for much of central western New South Wales. Tens of thousands of residents have been without power, including the city of Broken Hill. For nearly a week, the outback city has experienced power issues first sparked by wild weather.
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