News archive
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July, 2019
Greening the Hill
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
Volunteers have been supplied tree kits by Broken Hill Toyota to go towards planting trees at the Sea Scouts Hall.
Side swipe
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
An elderly driver was trapped in his car for about an hour after he side-swiped a parked car in Bromide Street about 5pm yesterday.
Save the date
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
Big wheels are turning to strengthen the ties of a fledgling mining operation with the Silver City and wider outback community.
Uncovering the home of the richest lode
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th July, 2019
The significance of Broken Hill’s ore body is being highlighted this week as part of a three-day event exploring the Curnamona Province, the terrain in which it resides.
STADIUM RENOS ON THE WAY
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019
Broken Hill Basketball Association President Jarred Philpott is excited for the new renovations of the basketball stadium that will get underway soon.
Mark to finish on a Winen
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019
Mark Winen has worked his last day and is looking forward to a relaxing retirement.
EMPTY WORDS
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd July, 2019
The ABC and Australia Institute researchers have dismissed a letter written by scientists denouncing the 4 Corners ‘Cash Splash’ program, likening it to the Bankers’ Association dismissing a banking royal commission.
Beating the bush
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
With the country currently going through one of its worst ever droughts, producers are having to find new ways in order to get by. And for Broken Hill producer Michael Anderson, droving sheep in Charleville, Queensland, has helped keep his operation alive.
Roos hang on by slim margin
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
South were able to hang on against a fast-finishing North to win by just five points on a windy Saturday afternoon at the Alma Oval.
Robins dominate Pies
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
Under a bright sun at the Jubilee Oval, Central faced off against West on Saturday and the Robins took control after quarter-time to win by 128 points.
Missing man found after bush crash
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
A man reported missing last week has been found after spending three days and nights in the scrub near Tibooburra.
Bayden’s a Global Star
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
Just two-and-a-half years in the industry and Bayden Quinn is ticking all the right boxes for what it means to be a successful travel agent.
$2.4m upgrade for airport
Originally published: Monday, 22nd July, 2019
New South Wales Deputy Premier John Barilaro was in the city over the weekend to announce, amongst other things, $2.4m in funding for the Broken Hill Airport.
History for Honson
Originally published: Saturday, 20th July, 2019
Gaylee Honson will play her 100th game today, and in doing so will become the first women’s player to play 100 games for the West Football Club.
A musical journey
Originally published: Saturday, 20th July, 2019
The music and instruments may have changed over the years but the local Eisteddfod’s showcase of talent and musical prowess has not.
Flying socks for the bushies
Originally published: Saturday, 20th July, 2019
Charity group GIVIT has donated 25 wind socks to rural properties so they can update their airstrips for mail runs and medical emergencies.
Police search
Originally published: Saturday, 20th July, 2019
Police aircraft will scour bushland north of Broken Hill today after a Victorian man was reported missing in the outback.
BH boys in GF thriller
Originally published: Saturday, 20th July, 2019
Winning the grand final by the smallest of possible margins, both North Broken Hill Bulldog Sam Macillef and Central Magpie Nick Devoy have become North Adelaide premiership players.
Knell tons up
Originally published: Friday, 19th July, 2019
One of the stars of AFL Broken Hill’s women’s competition will play her 100th game tomorrow when Phoebe Knell takes to the field against Central at the Jubilee Oval.
June’s on the road, again
Originally published: Friday, 19th July, 2019
June Files OAM will be undertaking her 23rd annual bike ride with the Silver City Treadlers to raise money for the RFDS.
Smart drinking
Originally published: Friday, 19th July, 2019
‘Drink smart, not hard’ is the message being spread by 101 Tokens founder Benny Wallington as he holds talks in Broken Hill.
North park playground
Originally published: Friday, 19th July, 2019
The Broken Hill School of the Air P&C Association are pushing for new play equipment in Queen Elizabeth Park.
Eisteddfod Profile Piece 2
Originally published: Thursday, 18th July, 2019
As an eight-year-old child, it was quite daunting, but thrilling, for Alison play on a big black Steinway piano.
Multiple contenders for Open
Originally published: Thursday, 18th July, 2019
Some of Broken Hill’s best golfers will take to the course this weekend for the Epiroc BHGCC Outback Open.
Reserves dwindle, miner sheds jobs
Originally published: Thursday, 18th July, 2019
CBH Resources has announced it will be cutting their workforce at their Cobar mine site, but says it will not impact Broken Hill employees.
Young leaders on the job
Originally published: Thursday, 18th July, 2019
Local youth are in need of a new skate park and the YMCA Young Leaders have pushed to see that happen.
Tough times for Pies
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th July, 2019
Central has struggled throughout 2019 and are yet to post a win following the departure of a host of players prior to the season.
Celic hunts for senior players
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th July, 2019
Celtic United A-Grade has shown they can match all comers again this season but must have a full squad to go to the next level.
On the lamb
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th July, 2019
The increase of lamb prices hasn’t stopped locals from getting their fix as lamb remains a popular Broken Hill dish.
Speculation rife
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th July, 2019
Speculation around the Broken Hill pipeline business case will continue unless the full document is released, Barwon MP Roy Butler said yesterday.
Civic Centre thriving
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th July, 2019
It’s been 12 months since the reopening of the Civic Centre with it once again becoming the premier location to host an event.
Diabetes in the Hill
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th July, 2019
National Diabetes Week kicked off yesterday, revealing that around 500,000 Australians are living with undiagnosed type 2 diabetes.
Patton Park reopened
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th July, 2019
Patton Park will host the official opening since undergoing a $700,000 refurbishment.
Paull collects championship honour
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th July, 2019
The Northern Zone team, featuring 16 local female footballers, took the Country Football Championships by storm over the weekend.
Platinum marriage built on support
Originally published: Monday, 15th July, 2019
Trust and support have helped Melva and Keith Smith reach their 70th wedding anniversary.
Northern exposure
Originally published: Monday, 15th July, 2019
At the 2019 South Australian country football championships, the Northern zone sides both in the men’s and women’s competition performed strongly on Saturday.
Yabbies finish on top after Cobar crossover
Originally published: Monday, 15th July, 2019
Menindee Yabbies have finished as the Musicians Club Outback Rugby League Official Matches ladder leader after some exciting contests at Saturday’s Far West Cobar Crossover at Tom Knight Memorial Oval, Cobar.
Collectors: A rock story
Originally published: Monday, 15th July, 2019
Rocks were ready to roll as the Broken Hill Mineral Club held their mineral extravaganza at the Civic Centre.
Dogs not out of it
Originally published: Saturday, 13th July, 2019
North were slow to get out of the gates in 2019 under new playing-coach Codie Howard but have strung some nice results together over the last month and a half to establish themselves as contenders.
Club managers meet
Originally published: Saturday, 13th July, 2019
Broken Hill will see an influx of ClubsNSW managers over the weekend as the Musicians Club hosts the AGM.
Pet rego discount permanent
Originally published: Saturday, 13th July, 2019
In 2016, the NSW Government introduced half-price pet registration fees for animals adopted from pounds or shelters and that discount has now been made permanently available, with the local RSPCA fully supporting the movement.
Caravan flips
Originally published: Saturday, 13th July, 2019
A couple rolled their car and caravan yesterday morning after losing control when overtaking another vehicle.
Community shows love and respect
Originally published: Friday, 12th July, 2019
Emotions were high, but the level of respect was higher at the special acknowledgement ceremony for Maureen O’Donnell, as an acknowledgment plaque was unveiled for her dedication to the Aboriginal community.
Flying high out west
Originally published: Friday, 12th July, 2019
Following just two wins in the previous two seasons, West have climbed up the League ladder in stunning fashion in 2019 with six wins, two losses and a draw.
Firies hit the hub
Originally published: Friday, 12th July, 2019
Firefighters will be holding fire safety talks at the 123 Community Hub in Creedon Street today.
Return unused pain meds
Originally published: Friday, 12th July, 2019
The Therapeutic Goods Administration is urging Australians to return unused prescription pain relief medicines to their local pharmacy, with nearly 150 people hospitalised every day as a result of the adverse effects of opioid pain medicines.
We love the drama
Originally published: Thursday, 11th July, 2019
This year marks seventy-five years of the Broken Hill Repertory Society and to commemorate the occasion Marilyn Harris has complied a book of history from Broken Hill’s theatre over the years.
Johns seals Roo victory
Originally published: Thursday, 11th July, 2019
Five goals from Dylan Johns helped South run over the top of West in the reserves last Saturday while the North women scored their second win of 2019.
Small business payroll upgrade
Originally published: Thursday, 11th July, 2019
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is encouraging businesses with staff numbers less than 20 to switch over to ‘Single Touch Payroll’ (STP), an online payroll system.
Beer still cold out South
Originally published: Thursday, 11th July, 2019
The pub scene is still going strong in South Broken Hill despite the closure of the once prosperous Alma Hotel.
Christine bridges gap in new role
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th July, 2019
Christine Awege is joining the local police ranks as their new Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer.
Hill dominates Northern squad
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th July, 2019
Sixteen members of the 24-woman Northern Zone squad for the 2019 South Australian Country Football Championships come out of the prosperous Broken Hill women’s football league, which is one of the longest running women’s competitions in rural areas.
Many hands make mural
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th July, 2019
Residents came together at the 123 Community Hub to celebrate NAIDOC Day and add to a new mural artwork.
NSW Health proposal unanimously rejected
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th July, 2019
A move by NSW Health to bypass a local industrial agreement and strip workers of long-held benefits was met with outrage last night.
Joeys too good
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th July, 2019
West just edged out Alma while St Joes will go into the break full of confidence following a big win over Celtic in round eight of local soccer on Sunday.
Shinglebacks to strut their stuff
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th July, 2019
The Shinglebacks will be back on the Jubilee Oval to defend the title against the visiting Croweaters on Saturday, July 20.
In demand
Originally published: Monday, 8th July, 2019
The Catholic Church in Broken Hill was run off his feet last month because of a spike in funerals and baptisms.
Thriller over the hill
Originally published: Monday, 8th July, 2019
It was a game that was billed as the match of the season and it certainly lived up to the hype as South and West finished in a draw on Saturday at the Alma Oval.
Menacing Bulldogs maul Magpies
Originally published: Monday, 8th July, 2019
Under the bright sun at the Jubilee Oval, North belted Central by a whopping 176 points thanks to a dozen goals by Curtis Jelbert.
Silver City beauty
Originally published: Monday, 8th July, 2019
One of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the Silver City will undergo a half a million dollar facelift next year.
Big month ahead
Originally published: Saturday, 6th July, 2019
Michael Boland, CEO Club General Manager, said yesterday, that in preparation for their 100-year celebrations, they have planned a busy August.
Signs job still in progress
Originally published: Saturday, 6th July, 2019
Corten steel is off the table for the new Broken Hill welcome signs with local steel fabricators yet to be contacted about the job.
Confident Dogs go for two straight
Originally published: Saturday, 6th July, 2019
Off the back of a thrilling win over West last weekend, North take on a Central team desperate for a win today at the Jubilee Oval.
Battle for the top
Originally published: Saturday, 6th July, 2019
It’s a huge day at the Alma Oval today as South and West clash in a top-of-the-ladder blockbuster.
Is Don. Is good
Originally published: Friday, 5th July, 2019
Don Mudie’s love of opera and balladry has seen him deliver some fantastic aria performances in the local Eisteddfod over the years.
Westies on board
Originally published: Friday, 5th July, 2019
The West Football Club will turn out in their brand new Indigenous guernseys this weekend as part of AFL Broken Hill’s Indigenous round celebrations.
Southies smash fourteen Pies
Originally published: Friday, 5th July, 2019
South overcame a sluggish start to defeat Central by 94 points on Wednesday night thanks to four goals each to Adam McInnes and Connor Washbrook.
Robins belt Bulldogs
Originally published: Friday, 5th July, 2019
It was all one-way traffic in the early game of Under 18s football on Wednesday night as West thumped an under-strength North by 105 points at the Jubilee Oval.
Hey James, drop and give me 3,128
Originally published: Friday, 5th July, 2019
James Morley is ready to pump out 3,128 push-ups over 21 days to raise money for mental health.
Essential Energy swings jobs axe
Originally published: Thursday, 4th July, 2019
Broken Hill will be impacted by the announcement of job cuts within Essential Energy, but the final number is not yet known.
Glimpse of our best future
Originally published: Thursday, 4th July, 2019
YMCA’s Young Leaders will be hosting a movie fundraiser tomorrow for everyone to enjoy.
Junior tennis champs camp
Originally published: Thursday, 4th July, 2019
Parents looking for a way to keep their kids active and entertained these school holidays can head down to the O’Neil Park tennis courts for a series of tennis clinics.
LOCKDOWN
Originally published: Thursday, 4th July, 2019
Southern Cross Care facilities are in lockdown to prevent the spread of cold and flu, with families and visitors urged to stay away.
Goats fight for draw
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019
Alma and St Joes couldn’t be separated after 90 minutes of play on Sunday and it was the same story later in the day between West and Celtic.
He can dance
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019
Danny Golding, a former Broken Hillite and well known dancer, is back in the Silver City and hosting a night of casual dance classes.
Quota Club elects new executive
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019
Quota International of Broken Hill held its changeover dinner and 45th birthday celebrations at the Astra Hotel.
Thank you, Mrs Lord
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd July, 2019
After more than five decades as a hospital visitor, volunteer Pam Lord will take a step back to enjoy time with her husband.
Tarrant in Flying Boomerangs squad
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019
Tarrant Lihou has been chosen to play AFL amongst 25 other talented Indigenous players in the 2019 Rio Tinto Flying Boomerangs.
Roy’s Broken Hill office a go
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019
Barwon MP Roy Butler welcomed new staff to his Broken Hill Electorate Office yesterday.
Medical cannabis trials for vets welcomed by local
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd July, 2019
Clinical trials investigating the impact medical cannabis has on army veterans suffering PTSD could pave the way for positive change.
Park runners back on track
Originally published: Monday, 1st July, 2019
City Council has given the Broken Hill Parkrun permission to use the racecourse and surrounding areas for their runs.
South cook the Pies
Originally published: Monday, 1st July, 2019
On a very windy Saturday at the Alma Oval, South beat a tired Central by 142-points in a brutal display of football.
Tribute to John
Originally published: Monday, 1st July, 2019
The Broken Hill Italo International Club was handed over to Southern Cross Care yesterday, with the local aged care service announcing they’d name their new facility the John De Franceschi Aged Care Centre.
Dogs by a point
Originally published: Monday, 1st July, 2019
North reminded the rest of the competition that they are still very much in the hunt for the 2019 flag by holding off West in a thriller on Saturday.
