News archive
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May, 2011
Talking business
Originally published: Monday, 30th May, 2011
A motivational speaker is in the city to share her secrets to success in running a business.
Doctor speaks out
Originally published: Saturday, 28th May, 2011
Dr Brian Senewiratne, who has been visiting the local hospital for five years, said he had decided to lift the lid on conditions at the hospital in an effort to force a review of aged care in Australia.
Heavyweight clash
Originally published: Saturday, 28th May, 2011
Nothing will be given to you on a silver tray and both sides will have to earn the points here.
Little comfort in official response
Originally published: Friday, 27th May, 2011
It seems locals can expect no help from the Federal Government on the aged care crisis any time soon.
Good cause a real treat
Originally published: Friday, 27th May, 2011
Locals were enjoying lots of quality homemade goodies yesterday with their morning tea.
Mad fad too bad
Originally published: Friday, 27th May, 2011
Planking, a craze in which people lay flat on various objects, has reached Broken Hill.
Angelic sounds
Originally published: Thursday, 26th May, 2011
The Broken Hill Philharmonic Choir is about to present its 219th concert.
Our voice will be heard: Mayor
Originally published: Thursday, 26th May, 2011
Locals should become more aggressive in their fight for aged care services in the city, Mayor Wincen Cuy said.
Smiles all round from big tent event
Originally published: Thursday, 26th May, 2011
Local business owners have 500,000 reasons to be happy about the Resources and Energy Symposium.
Drama queens apply here
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th May, 2011
Aspring entertainers are being asked to nominate for this year's Eisteddfod before June 3.
'Old folk forced out'
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th May, 2011
Family says 18 to go from hospital
New CentaCare chief has a wealth of experience
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th May, 2011
CentaCare Wilcannia-Forbes' newly-appointed CEO was coming to terms with the "nitty-gritty" of the organisation when he flew in to inspect the local office yesterday.
Under 18 previews
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th May, 2011
South out for revenge as West look too good
Just who's on the grog?
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th May, 2011
Taylor Walker enjoying a quiet "frothy" on his day off has the AFL's rabid media posse foaming at the mouth.
'Don't hide your light'
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th May, 2011
It was time for the mining, resources and energy sector to show the good work it was doing, the inaugural Resources and Energy Symposium heard yesterday.
Hawks eye young guns
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th May, 2011
As Broken Hill rejoiced in its Miners Cup win on Saturday, AFL club Hawthorn also had good reason to celebrate the form of a couple of local players.
Sweet victory
Originally published: Monday, 23rd May, 2011
After a slow start, the local boys ran away from their fancied Woomera and District opponents in the second quarter and led for the rest of the day in the game played as a curtain raiser to the Port Power-Fremantle match at AAMI stadium.
Fond memories of famous Fred
Originally published: Monday, 23rd May, 2011
Broken Hill has sadly lost another of its most photographed famous faces.
Conference coup
Originally published: Monday, 23rd May, 2011
The patron of the inaugural Resources and Energy Symposium which begins in the city today hopes it will put Broken Hill on the map as a conference destination.
Hot machine now a centrefold
Originally published: Saturday, 21st May, 2011
A legend of Broken Hill is this month staring out at readers from news-stands across Australia thanks to local car aficionado Kerry Turley.
Tragic dilemma
Originally published: Saturday, 21st May, 2011
On Monday, Brian Sellick and another man were to have become the first locals to be sent away from the hospital to Wilcannia because there was no room for them here.
Walking towards a healthy lifestyle
Originally published: Friday, 20th May, 2011
Local school students are being encouraged to abandon the usual car ride to school and walk today for National Walk Safely to School Day.
Rate rise plan
Originally published: Friday, 20th May, 2011
Residents and businesses, and the mining companies, will be paying more this year if City Council ups rates by almost three percent across the board.
Park party celebrates families
Originally published: Thursday, 19th May, 2011
A morning tea was held in Sturt Park yesterday for National Families Week.
"First class" events location
Originally published: Thursday, 19th May, 2011
Plans to make next week's Resources and Energy Symposium an annual fixture in Broken Hill have been given a ringing endorsement by the main infrastructure provider associated with the event.
Tennis dynamo to compete in the US
Originally published: Thursday, 19th May, 2011
Junior tennis dynamo Danielle King will soon be showcasing her skills in America, and she's hoping for a little help along the way.
Selling for a cure
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th May, 2011
Local youngster Jack Costello can't enjoy sweets himself, as his strict diet doesn't allow it, but the Jelly Baby symbol is now being used to find him a cure.
Great boost to city
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th May, 2011
A local union has welcomed a jobs boost with CBH Resources looking to fill 28 new positions at the Rasp Mine as development ramps up.
Record breaker
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th May, 2011
Hot on the heels of her performance at the Australian Age National Swimming Championships, local swimmer Ellysia Oldsen has broken a South Australian Staterecord.
Extreme finish to 4x4 event
Originally published: Monday, 16th May, 2011
They may not have scored a podium finish, but local racers Cam Holden and Josh Holmes have achieved their goal of completing the ARB Australian Outback 4x4 Extreme.
Don't fear Ramsar
Originally published: Monday, 16th May, 2011
There was nothing to fear, except fear itself, from the push to list Menindee Lakes as a wetland of international significance, the city will hear tomorrow.
Graduates a first for city
Originally published: Monday, 16th May, 2011
Nine locals will soon graduate from what is believed to be the first university course taught entirely in Broken Hill for many years.
Saturn shots bring world renown
Originally published: Saturday, 14th May, 2011
By John Casey
Internationally recognised Broken Hill astronomer Trevor Barry has captured spectacular images of a fierce electrical storm raging around the planet Saturn.
From his BH observatory, Mr Barry has recorded data and photos that will be published throughout the world.
“I have to say it has been a very exciting time,” Mr Barry said yesterday.
“It has been fantastic not only to enjoy and capture these images but then to know my work is being used by some of the world’s leading organisations like Oxford University in the U.K. and NASA in the United States gives me a great feeling.
“Any time you receive international recognition is pleasing, not only for me but for the city of Broken Hill as well.”
The rare electrical storm swirling around Saturn is the biggest, brightest and most intense ever seen in our Solar System (apart from those associated with the Sun).
“This is a unique phenomena,” he said. “The data and images from this will be used forever as a reference in the history of our Solar System and to know that Broken Hill will be listed as a part of that is mind-blowing.”
The United States-based National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and 16 other countries are spending billions of dollars on the Cassini spacecraft and its mission to Saturn and Mr Barry’s images will sit alongside their data.
“Who would have thought an amateur astronomer using a home-made telescope out in the middle of nowhere would be given this type of recognition?” Mr Barry enthused.
“In many ways this will put Broken Hill on the map as far as world astronomy is concerned.”
According to Mr Barry, despite the magnitude of the electrical storm surrounding Saturn there will be no impact on Earth because of the distance between the planets.
“Saturn is 1.4 billion kilometres away so despite the lightning associated with the electrical storm being 10,000 times more intense than we see here on earth it won’t influence our environment.”
The second largest planet in the Solar System, Saturn has an average radius almost 10 times larger than the Earth and rotates more than twice as fast.
Mr Barry said his recent work with Saturn and the international recognition he had received had been one of the highlights of his astronomy career since he graduated from Swinburne University in Melbourne in 2005.
“To think that an ex-mine worker using a $20,000 telescope would be on the same par as a planetary physicist from Oxford University with all their resources gives me a warm fuzzy feeling,” he said.
“I think this collaboration will go a long way to bringing professional and amateur astronomers much closer together and our work will be appreciated and respected a little more.”
Broken Hill’s location, being so far from the coast and not near forests and mountains, coupled with the flat terrain, made it a perfect spot for astronomy, according to Mr Barry.
“Anyone with a small six-inch (15-centimetre) telescope and a Star Wheel can enjoy the unique phenomena on display around Saturn at the moment.”
Test your luck
Originally published: Friday, 13th May, 2011
The RSPCA says buying a black cat today will not bring its owner any bad luck on what is typically regarded as the day of misfortune.
Cream of the crop
Originally published: Friday, 13th May, 2011
Some of the most sought after representatives of the Australian energy and resources sectors have been locked in to headline the upcoming symposium which is expected to draw national and international attention to the city this month.
Robins must turn it around
Originally published: Friday, 13th May, 2011
Today’s game looms as an important contest for South and West with the Roos hoping to stay in touch with league leader North and the Robins wanting to regain that winning formula.
A new nest for Magpie champ
Originally published: Thursday, 12th May, 2011
Ben Perkins may have left Central but he's still a Magpie, and he's still kicking bags of goals.
We're scared stiff
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th May, 2011
Police patrols will be stepped up in the South following complaints that a wave of violent disorder has enveloped parts of it.
Ump's raring to give 'all clear'
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th May, 2011
Football leagues across Australia will pay tribute to the dedication of umpires this weekend as part of the AFL's "Thanks Ump" initiative, and few officials could lay claim to being more dedicated than Broken Hill's own Frank Nutt.
Online crooks nearly cost family dear
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th May, 2011
Computer owners are warned to be vigilant against a group that appears to be running a computer scam in the Broken Hill area.
Taeja's a trouper
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th May, 2011
One young local has been dancing her way across New South Wales and into Queensland, competing in eisteddfods all along the way.
From backyard to the MCG
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th May, 2011
While I always really look forward to running out on to the hallowed turf of the famous MCG, my favourite football memories are the fun I've had playing with my mates.
Extreme race off to a blazing start
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th May, 2011
ARB 4x4Extreme competitors have been literally lighting up the course in the opening stages of the seven-day event.
Free service 'well worth it'
Originally published: Monday, 9th May, 2011
Free breast screening is available at the hospital for a limited time and women are being encouraged to take advantage of it.
Fitting tribute
Originally published: Monday, 9th May, 2011
The Marist Brothers and Sisters of Mercy have been honoured with the placing of two plaques at the Cathedral.
Bulldogs burst the Robins' bubble
Originally published: Monday, 9th May, 2011
The Robins put Thomas Kickett into the side while North have come to terms with independent cabs and were able to play Anthony Henderson.
Funding questions
Originally published: Saturday, 7th May, 2011
A cloud hangs over the head of the hospital as changes to its funding structure threaten to cause budget cuts.
Appreciating women in our lives
Originally published: Saturday, 7th May, 2011
It has evolved from a day to honor mothers to one that recognises all special women. So if there is a woman in your life who isn’t a biological mother - but special nonetheless - Mother’s Day can be a time to tell her how much she is appreciated.
Century comes up for Corey
Originally published: Saturday, 7th May, 2011
Twenty-four-year-old Corey, who played his first senior game back in round three 2002, has enjoyed a highly-decorated career.
Williams highlights road problems
Originally published: Friday, 6th May, 2011
The poor condition of the Silver City Highway and its impact on Tibooburra residents and graziers was brought to parliament’s attention this week.
Surprised by interest
Originally published: Friday, 6th May, 2011
The group running the Centre for Community was surprised that City Council wanted the building after it failed to respond to an offer to take it over about 18 months ago.
Council may get centre
Originally published: Thursday, 5th May, 2011
Proposed GP Super Clinic site talks
Sensational show
Originally published: Thursday, 5th May, 2011
Have you ever taken your kids to the theatre? Live theatre, that is.
Power to the press
Originally published: Thursday, 5th May, 2011
As you may be aware, "electricity" is really a vague description used to define a variety of phenomena. But something we all agree on is that we can't live without it.
10yo speed demon
Originally published: Thursday, 5th May, 2011
Broken Hill-born 10-year-old Jaidyn Ruhs is a young speedway driver destined for life in the fast-lane.
Rumour warning
Originally published: Wednesday, 4th May, 2011
Police have "major concerns" with the way some locals are using social media networks such as Facebook following rumours of shots being fired and an armed man on the loose.
Award-winning Film maker in city
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
An award-winning Canadian artist and film maker with an interest in small Aboriginal communities visited the city over the weekend.
Heading north
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
Mining and exploration company Perilya is reviewing plans for the North Mine which it says is "showing great promise" and which could generate a number of jobs in Broken Hill in the near future.
Park to reopen
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
Work to improve the Duke of Cornwall Park in Blende Street is almost finished and the park will reopen this morning.
Reports of armed person after fire
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
A house fire in Beryl Street was last nigh being treated as suspicious as police also investigated reports of an armed person in the area.
Basketball boys in city
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
The State's best primary school basketballers will converge on the city today as Broken Hill hosts the 2011 NSW PSSA Boys Basketball carnival.
BH star swims with the best
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd May, 2011
Broken Hill superfish Ellysia Oldsen has competed with the country's top swimmers at the Australian Age National Swimming Championships held recently.
Bronze our legends
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
Prime Minister Julia Gillard will be approached to support a campaign to recognise some of Broken Hill's finest citizens who have recently passed away.
Strip residents demand changes
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
Sunset Strip resident Dick Thustain believes the Central Darling Shire's proposal to create a free-standing progress association will benefit all who enjoy the holiday destination.
Scheme rethink
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
Member for Murray-Darling John Williams says the government is committed to renewable energy despite its decision to suspend the state's Solar Bonus Scheme.
Closing education divide
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
The NSW Government says it has already begun work to close the education divide between rural and urban students as part of its election commitment.
Bulldogs storm home
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
A barnstorming final quarter effort saw North overpower South to win by 28 points at the Jubilee Oval on Saturday.
Robins fly home
Originally published: Monday, 2nd May, 2011
The Robins have continued their early season form with an impressive 29 point win over the Magpies at the Jubilee Oval on Saturday.
