News archive
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September, 2008
Station 'able to be closed'
Originally published: Tuesday, 30th September, 2008
The NSW Fire Brigade says the public's safety will not be compromised by a plan to shut the South Fire Station for short periods.
PCYC safety focus for school holidays
Originally published: Monday, 29th September, 2008
The PCYC will get a visit from the city's emergency services during the school holidays.
Lessons to be learned
Originally published: Thursday, 25th September, 2008
A former bank robber has been helping about 20 local jobseekers this week in a program designed to find them work.
Birds blown down in storm
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th September, 2008
As the skies cleared after Monday's storm it was revealed that it wasn't only people's houses that were damaged by the wild weather.
Show delights
Originally published: Monday, 22nd September, 2008
The Silver City Show has wrapped up for another year.
It's been a long wait, but Show now in reach
Originally published: Friday, 19th September, 2008
The 119th annual Silver City Show got underway yesterday evening.
Perilya to explain
Originally published: Thursday, 18th September, 2008
Perilya says it will write to all the union members it sacked from the mines to explain to them why it chose them and not others.
Foul fruit cleared out class
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th September, 2008
A piece of rotten fruit kept firefighters busy for four hours yesterday at Morgan Street Public School.
A hair-raising day
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th September, 2008
Dust flew through the city yesterday, blowing away a welcome dose of sunshine.
New ride sure to please thrillseekers
Originally published: Monday, 15th September, 2008
A new ride is expected to be a big drawcard at this month's Silver City Show.
Purchase 'great outcome'
Originally published: Friday, 12th September, 2008
The NSW Government's purchase of Toorale station was a "great outcome" for the Murray-Darling river system, the Darling River Action Group (DRAG) said yesterday.
Visit from the other side
Originally published: Thursday, 11th September, 2008
It's welcomed many Labor leaders through its doors before, but yesterday the Trades Hall hosted a rare visit from a leader of that other side of Australian politics.
Visit from the other side
Originally published: Thursday, 11th September, 2008
It's welcomed many Labor leaders through its doors before, but yesterday the Trades Hall hosted a rare visit from a leader of that other side of Australian politics.
Historic cabinet meeting
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th September, 2008
Senior Liberal and National Party members flew into the city yesterday ahead of the first ever Opposition Cabinet meeting to be held in Broken Hill.
Local talent shines
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th September, 2008
A team of students from BH High School have won the NSW Regional Final of the Tournament of Minds and will now proceed to the State competition.
Resilient city celebrates in style
Originally published: Monday, 8th September, 2008
Saturday night's 125th anniversary celebrations were a chance to recognise and pay tribute to the city's resilience, according to Council Community and Development Manager, Fiona Ellis.
Merge mystery
Originally published: Friday, 5th September, 2008
While the Greater Western Area Health Service prepares for another merger, questions remain as to whether the last one was worthwhile.
Cancer man a con artist
Originally published: Thursday, 4th September, 2008
Police are warning residents about a con man who is targeting the elderly.
Teachers refuse to yield
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd September, 2008
Teachers have threatened to close schools again next year if an agreement on working conditions cannot be reached with the NSW Government.
Tractor trekkers hit the long paddock
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd September, 2008
Not content to follow the vast majority by purchasing a luxurious 4WD with all the creature comforts, the pair choose to travel by tractor.
Promoting a nuclear-free world
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd September, 2008
The Community Voices choir will be singing peace songs at Bell's Milk Bar today to promote a nuclear-free world.
Amber's artwork on show for city
Originally published: Monday, 1st September, 2008
Burke Ward student Amber Harvey's artwork is on show all over the city.
Airport master plan
Originally published: Monday, 1st September, 2008
A master plan for the city's airport is pushing ahead, with City Council to invited five companies to tender for its preparation.
