News archive
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August, 2019
Spirited Sunday of Soccer
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th August, 2019
It was a tight, well-fought battle in the early soccer game on Sunday with West and St Joes drawing 1-1, while Celtic beat a spirited Alma side 3-1 in the late game.
Local tavern a royal deal
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th August, 2019
The owner of the Old Royal, Steve Sliwka, has offered up several different options for the community to buy the tavern off him and keep it operating.
Health for the Hill
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th August, 2019
Getting more health professionals to the region was a concern for Broken Hill, the Federal Shadow Minister for Health said yesterday on a visit to the city.
Lifeline loves art
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th August, 2019
Budding and experienced artists are being invited to enter a charity art exhibition that helps save lives.
Blue star lads
Originally published: Monday, 19th August, 2019
The value of a PCYC program designed to pass on life skills for kids has been highlighted by three boys at the local PCYC.
Doggies win wrestle
Originally published: Monday, 19th August, 2019
The Bulldogs emerged victors after a scrappy game with West at the Jubilee Oval on Saturday.
Onward wild beauties
Originally published: Monday, 19th August, 2019
After years of going it alone, horse training clinics provided by 4BP Horses for the not-for-profit Brumbies 4 Recovery will now be funded by the state government.
Baker of perfection
Originally published: Monday, 19th August, 2019
Fresh bread is on the rise in Broken Hill as the new Sufi Bakery prepares for its official opening.
Westie hits 100-mark
Originally published: Saturday, 17th August, 2019
Cilla Mahoney will run onto the field for the 100th time in the red and black today, the second woman to do so for the club.
Daffodil show of support
Originally published: Saturday, 17th August, 2019
Broken Hill residents are encouraged to support Daffodil Day next week.
Care in the home
Originally published: Saturday, 17th August, 2019
A local home care package service welcomed their first client earlier this week, who they hope is the first of many.
Anger mounts over pipeline business case
Originally published: Saturday, 17th August, 2019
Household water bills could rise by $2000 a year to pay for the Wentworth pipeline and Broken Hill people must not suffer it, Mayor Darriea Turley said yesterday.
Bulldog stars return
Originally published: Saturday, 17th August, 2019
West will be looking to secure the victory against North today after a big win over Central last week.
Outraged, but not surprised
Originally published: Friday, 16th August, 2019
The release of the Wentworth to Broken Hill Pipeline business case has been met with anger and frustration from Menindee locals, with many not surprised by its key revelations.
Brutal truth revealed in business case
Originally published: Friday, 16th August, 2019
The cotton industry wanted the water in the Menindee Lakes and the NSW Government gave it to them, according to information contained in the business case for the Broken Hill pipeline.
Doggies charge into finals
Originally published: Friday, 16th August, 2019
North had a massive win over an undermanned Central side in the last minor round of the Under 18 season to progress to the Preliminary Final next week.
Robins overpower Roos
Originally published: Friday, 16th August, 2019
The top two teams in the Under 18s competition battled it out in what has been described as a finals-like encounter, when West and South went head to head.
Film comes home
Originally published: Thursday, 15th August, 2019
The Silver City Cinema will be screening Locusts tonight, having come full circle after a tour of international film festivals.
It’s tap and go at Hospital Kiosk
Originally published: Thursday, 15th August, 2019
The Hospital Kiosk has just installed PayWay and is expecting plenty of customers to use it.
Water issues on Senator’s agenda
Originally published: Thursday, 15th August, 2019
Nationals’ Senator for NSW, Perin Davey, was in the city yesterday to discuss, among other things, water issues and whether a royal commission should inquire into the Murray Darling-Basin’s management.
Silverlea’s helping hands
Originally published: Thursday, 15th August, 2019
Broken Hill Rotary have extended a helping hand to struggling Silverlea Early Childhood Services.
Silver City to farewell favourite bus driver
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th August, 2019
George Coomblas was many things; a farmer, a mathematician, a businessman, he was generous and had a great sense humour.
Officers join the Far West
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th August, 2019
Two police officers have stepped into new roles within the NSW Police Force in the Far West region.
50 years: Thank you for the music
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th August, 2019
For 50 years talented singers, performers and musicians have been able to put on a show, thanks to the Eisteddfod.
Mine worker killed
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th August, 2019
A 47-year-old worker has been killed at Snapper Mine after a bulldozer and a light vehicle collided.
One metre ‘not enough’
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th August, 2019
Graziers are upset after learning the new Wilcannia Weir will only be a metre higher than one already there.
The first annual Eisteddfod 1970
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
The first Eisteddfod was held at the Civic Centre on September 15 to 20 in 1970.
Ride for Sick Kids trivia
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
Is your head full of random and otherwise useless facts? Then the Ronald McDonald House Charities South Australia Ride for Sick Kids Trivia Night is an ideal place for you.
West blow Alma away
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
West handed an under-manned Alma an absolute belting while St Joes picked up a tough win later in the day in freezing conditions on Sunday in A Grade soccer.
The power of film
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
As electricity prices continue to rise, small businesses in Broken Hill are struggling.
Andrew kicking goals
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th August, 2019
Broken Hill-born Andrew Anderson has been making waves in the country’s youth futsal setup as well as his local soccer club.
Maggies celebrate
Originally published: Monday, 12th August, 2019
Central’s past and current players and officials gathered at the Magpie clubrooms on Sunday as the club held their annual reunion function, headlined by guest speaker Barry Hall.
Desert classic gains traction
Originally published: Monday, 12th August, 2019
Organisers of the Yamaha Australian Off-Road Championships are hoping the Broken Hill leg continues to grow in stature.
Training run for Kangaroos
Originally published: Monday, 12th August, 2019
A young and inexperienced Bulldogs team was no match for the defending premiers on Saturday as South ran away with a 75-point win in cold and windy conditions at the Jubilee Oval.
Magpies improve, but Robins just too good
Originally published: Monday, 12th August, 2019
An improved Central side impressed on their past players weekend but it was West who walked away with a comfortable win by 52 points at the Memorial Oval on Saturday.
Raar Raar raring to go at markets
Originally published: Saturday, 10th August, 2019
The Community Markets are on again today with a wide variety of stalls to suit everyone’s tastes.
Katrina’s run to help beat heart disease
Originally published: Saturday, 10th August, 2019
Former Hillite Katrina Umback is on a mission to raise awareness of heart disease and is drawing inspiration from her late husband Scott Umback.
Chalk up and get ready
Originally published: Saturday, 10th August, 2019
The best eight-ball players from Sunraysia, the Riverland and Broken Hill will converge this weekend for the 25th Tri-City Carnival.
Daughter’s dash into the past
Originally published: Saturday, 10th August, 2019
In 1956, a young Broken Hill athlete, Joan Stratford, had the chance to compete in the Olympics but her appendix burst.
Not one drop
Originally published: Saturday, 10th August, 2019
A Royal Commission would not put any water in the rivers, the NSW Deputy Premier said yesterday after he was accused of breaking an election promise to support such an inquiry.
West’s windy win
Originally published: Friday, 9th August, 2019
West absorbed some early pressure by the Bulldogs before running away to a dominant 75-point win on a wet and windy Wednesday night at the Jubilee Oval.
Clinical South dismantle Pies
Originally published: Friday, 9th August, 2019
A four-goal best-on-ground performance from Harry Butcher led South to a huge 92-point win over Central on Wednesday night in round 14 of the Under 18s season.
Bush pilot remembered
Originally published: Friday, 9th August, 2019
James Howie Debney was one of the last great bush pilots to navigate the sky above the Far West.
Far West a priority
Originally published: Friday, 9th August, 2019
Issues concerning Aboriginal children are being further highlighted as AbSec and Kutanya take a stronger role in the Far West.
Central, South women take points
Originally published: Thursday, 8th August, 2019
Both the Central and South women’s sides scored important wins last Saturday but it was West and North who enjoyed the better of the lower grade games in round 12.
Art of the world
Originally published: Thursday, 8th August, 2019
Blake Griffiths, the Regional Art Gallery’s Programs Officer, is about to head off to one of the most prestigious visual arts exhibitions in the world.
Purrrfect subject
Originally published: Thursday, 8th August, 2019
Firefighter Cohen Turner has been selected to appear in the 2020 Australian Firefighters Calendar.
Silver City’s the ‘perfect place’
Originally published: Thursday, 8th August, 2019
Broken Hill is getting a slice of the space industry with the construction of a new nine-metre high satellite antennae.
Re-greening Sunset Strip
Originally published: Thursday, 8th August, 2019
Sunset Strip has just started the long process of re-greening following the recent turning on of their new underground bore.
Aussie fave
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th August, 2019
The Broken Heel Festival has been named Australia’s favourite by travel company Wotif.
McKenzie takes his chances
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th August, 2019
A member the GWS Academy, South Broken Hill footballer Tyler McKenzie is endeavouring to make every post a winner in his journey in the code.
A leading part
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th August, 2019
Marilyn Harris has played a huge role in the local Eisteddfod over the years, first as a singer and then as a vocal coordinator and secretary.
Help players hit Fiji
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th August, 2019
Alma Soccer Club’s Emma Sullivan (left), Heaven Celotto and Tayla Hoystead will be hosting a movie fundraiser on Thursday with the screening of ‘After’ at the Silver City Cinema.
Burkies up for Challenge
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th August, 2019
Burke Ward students (from left) Skylar Chapman, Alekz Muttoch, Gabriella Foster, Ebony Lithgow, Charlie Turley and Cal Shepherd flew out of the city yesterday morning for Sydney where they will play in the finals of the Game Changers Challenge.
Youth mental health in spotlight
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th August, 2019
With concern growing about mental health in young people, Mission Australia is urging local 15 to 19- year-olds to speak up by by participating in this year’s Youth Survey.
Riding for mental health
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th August, 2019
The NSW State Black Dog Ride made a stopover in Broken Hill yesterday.
Panthers and Joeys pick up the points
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th August, 2019
West picked up a hard-fought win over Celtic before St Joes blew away Alma later in the day in round 10 of the Broken Hill soccer season.
A classical talent
Originally published: Monday, 5th August, 2019
Dianne's introduction to singing and the Eisteddfod started out as a way to develop her voice and get better at performing in the church choir.
Roos celebrate legends of game
Originally published: Monday, 5th August, 2019
After a hard-fought win against West the day before, the South Football Club enjoyed themselves at their Past Players and Officials function on Sunday.
Health awards
Originally published: Monday, 5th August, 2019
The Far West LHD Health Innovations Awards were held on Friday with the major accolade going to a project aimed at ensuring all NSW residents, their families and carers have access to the best possible end of life and palliative care.
Drovers Run ready to roll
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd August, 2019
The most ambitious Drover’s Run Outback Adventure will begin in Broken Hill tomorrow morning.
Bush library booked in
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd August, 2019
A ‘take a book, leave a book’ initiative has just been set by the Lacey family at Pine View station, 180km north of Broken Hill.
North-West to 100 games
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd August, 2019
West’s Rachael Wheatley will join the 100-game club later today when she runs out against South at the Alma Oval.
Roo bounces into century club
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd August, 2019
South’s Kacee Milnes will line up for her 100th game today when her Roos take on West in a marquee women’s matchup at the Alma Oval.
Share the diginity
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd August, 2019
BDT’s Samantha Ragenovich has become the volunteer representative for the “Share The Dignity” campaign and has organised two collection points for the fundraiser.
Hay truck crash
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
A hay truck heading east on the Barrier Highway rolled about 15km from Broken Hill near the Outback Resort yesterday.
South given massive fright
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
The Bulldogs almost came away with the upset of the season on Wednesday night but fell just short as the Roos hung on for a narrow win in round 13 at the Jubilee Oval.
West colts charge
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
A dominant second half led the Robins to their 12th win of the under 18s season as they cruised past Central by 74 points on Wednesday night.
Top spot for HQ
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
Broken Hill police are excited to be pushing forward with the new station project, after City Council approved a block of land for sale.
River’s end is nigh
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
The apparent indifference of politicians to the imminent death of the Darling River and the future of everyone who lives along it was shocking, a member of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s Community Committee said yesterday.
Job well done
Originally published: Friday, 2nd August, 2019
Next Wednesday will be the launch of Aged Care Employee Day - a day for the entire aged care workforce.
South and North big winners
Originally published: Thursday, 1st August, 2019
It was a clean sweep for South at the Alma Oval on Saturday, headlined by a seven-goal haul by Melisa Keenan in the women’s game, while North also picked up a big reserves win over the Robins.
South agency up for grabs
Originally published: Thursday, 1st August, 2019
After a fantastic 17-year run, Christos Niarros will be saying goodbye to the South Newsagency in Patton Street.
Outback post open
Originally published: Thursday, 1st August, 2019
The Milparinka Heritage Precinct will be open for a little longer this tourist season, with Corner Country Outback Australia managing to find some extra volunteers that’ll keep it open towards the end of October.
It’s that time again
Originally published: Thursday, 1st August, 2019
Breastfeeding Week runs from August 1 to 7 each year and encourages breastfeeding and improving the health of babies around the world.
