Patrons farewell historical pub in outback town amid spate of closures
The Junction Hotel in Broken Hill closed its doors for the last time this month, part of a growing trend in country NSW. Harry Plane, a regular for over 60 years, expressed sadness, stating, 'I reckon there will be a few tears.' The decline of local pubs follows a significant population decrease in the area since 2001.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 03:00 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 03:10 UTC
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