News archive
This is an archive containing every news story ever posted on the BDT website. If you’re looking for a specific article, try the search box at the top right hand side of this page. Otherwise you can just browse the archive by selecting a year and month below.
January, 2012
Union slams aged care beds proposal
Originally published: Tuesday, 31st January, 2012
The Town Employees’ Union says it is “extremely concerned” about recent statements concerning a proposal to transfer the licences of 40 aged care beds from Shorty O’Neil Village.
A thorough soaking
Originally published: Tuesday, 31st January, 2012
When it rains, it pours, as the saying goes.
Happy Birthday, Mrs Raven
Originally published: Tuesday, 31st January, 2012
Ellen Raven has survived two World Wars, a Great Depression, 25 Prime Ministers and countless droughts to reach the grand age of 100 today.
Girls join All Star cast
Originally published: Tuesday, 31st January, 2012
BH teenagers Taunoa Bugmy and Tameka O’Donnell will be rubbing shoulders with some of Australia’s best Rugby League players next week after being selected to represent their Indigenous community.
No paper
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
The Barrier Daily Truth regrets to inform readers that there is no paper today due to technical difficulties.
Young Citizen branches out
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
Jim Richards is moving from strength to strength and has big plans to start up a mentoring program.
Crime spree worries cops
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
Extra police are being deployed to patrol the streets at night after a spate of burglaries at the weekend.
Kittens abound
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
So many kittens have been left at the RSPCA over the past 12 months that it has been a struggle finding owners for them.
Hydro pool open longer
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
People now have greater access to the city’s hydrotherapy pool after City Council extended the opening hours at the new facility.
Gays say acceptance is a long way off
Originally published: Monday, 30th January, 2012
Homophobia is still very much alive in Broken Hill, according to two former local gay men.
Mayor, deputy at odds on pool fee
Originally published: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Rising admission costs at the multi-million dollar Regional Aquatic Centre could hit attendance, according to City Council’s new Deputy Mayor.
Flooded in a flash
Originally published: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Severe thunderstorms and strong winds lashed the city suddenly late yesterday, dropping nearly two inches of rain in a torrential downpour that flooded the streets, knocked out the power supply and caused businesses to close.
Gym girls on a high
Originally published: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Some of Broken Hill’s most talented gymnasts have been given the opportunity of a lifetime after being invited to attend a State-run gymnastics camp.
Shopkeeper beaten by armed robbers
Originally published: Saturday, 28th January, 2012
Police are hunting for two men who robbed a shop owner at gun-point late on Thursday night.
Aussie Day was a time to chill
Originally published: Friday, 27th January, 2012
Sizzling temperatures saw hundreds celebrate their country’s national day yesterday by chilling out at backyard parties or by the pool.
‘Wheels of industry’ more than a saying
Originally published: Friday, 27th January, 2012
It seems that the number of big trucks and tyres imported to Australia is a gauge of strength of the mining industry.
Dedication rewarded with OAM
Originally published: Friday, 27th January, 2012
Hard-working Hayden Zammit has devoted the best part of his 17 years to his home town.
Dedicated Derham delivers
Originally published: Thursday, 26th January, 2012
The rise and rise of BH fast bowler Tom Derham continued yesterday in front of the Adelaide Oval Test cricket crowd when the teenager won a national competition.
Our own Aussie Holden
Originally published: Thursday, 26th January, 2012
New Zealand-born local caterer Ken Holden will celebrate the country he’s lived in for the last 44 years by today becoming an Australian citizen.
Perilya in celebration mode
Originally published: Thursday, 26th January, 2012
Perilya has reported the best production quarter in years at its Broken Hill mine.
Oh my, O’Mally
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th January, 2012
Career-best bowling figures have propelled teenage cricketer David O’Mally to the status of “key ingredient” for Central in their quest for back-to-back BHDCL premierships this year.
Ancient waterway teeming with life
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th January, 2012
By Kurtis Eichler
Race cancelled
Originally published: Wednesday, 25th January, 2012
Organisers have not given up on the local Australian Outback 4x4 Extreme race despite it being called off this year.
Walker turns to golf
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th January, 2012
Golfers will tee off for the popular Ron Serich Memorial Golf Day in Adelaide this year after organisers announced the event would be an annual one.
Signed, sealed, delivered, it’s yours
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th January, 2012
Jimmy Barnes once sang about going “from the ocean to the Silver City” and now a car once owned by the Aussie rocker has found its way to town.
Medicare move welcomed
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th January, 2012
A local doctor has praised the Federal Government’s Medicare Local initiative and said that the new primary healthcare organisation will provide Broken Hill with greater opportunities.
Chopper man’s living the dream
Originally published: Tuesday, 24th January, 2012
When it comes to building custom motorcycles, Toby McAllister goes the whole hog.
Tourism blow for outback
Originally published: Monday, 23rd January, 2012
Corner Country tourism operators have been left in the cold by a restructure in marketing funding.
Rediscover your fitness
Originally published: Monday, 23rd January, 2012
Are you having trouble getting rid of your festive mindset and the muffin top or saddle bags that come with it?
Embrace Healthy Weight Week
Originally published: Monday, 23rd January, 2012
Local dietitians are celebrating Australia’s Healthy Weight Week by providing activities during the week to encourage locals to take on healthy habits.
Lucky in escape in highway rollover
Originally published: Monday, 23rd January, 2012
A man has been flown to Adelaide after he was involved in a rollover on Friday night on the Silver City Highway.
Heat wave to continue
Originally published: Saturday, 21st January, 2012
FEELING HOT: Four-year-old Molly-Jo Stubing took to the pool earlier this week to cool off. The opening month of the year has so far had a simmering average of 36 degrees. Thursday’s Australia day is forecast to be a similar maximum of 35 degrees with a 20 per cent chance of showers.
Premiers honoured at trots
Originally published: Saturday, 21st January, 2012
Football and harness racing combine at the Memorial Oval tonight for the annual Premiers Cup meeting.
Black still Labor
Originally published: Saturday, 21st January, 2012
...but won’t commit to election
Relief as uni offers arrive
Originally published: Friday, 20th January, 2012
Hannah Brimstone and Melissa Moldenhauer are preparing to survive on two-minute-noodles for the next couple of years.
Basin Plan doubt
Originally published: Friday, 20th January, 2012
Some of Australia’s leading ecology experts have called on the Federal Government to reject the Murray Darling Basin Authority’s (MDBA) Draft Plan into water reform.
Bikers take Bupa Challenge
Originally published: Friday, 20th January, 2012
Members of the BH Mountain Bike Club will undertake the “Bupa Challenge Tour” today.
New shopping centre in 2013: Leasecorp
Originally published: Thursday, 19th January, 2012
The city’s new shopping centre is now expected to be completed by early 2013, according to the project developer Leasecorp’s Steve Palyga.
CBH looking to hire
Originally published: Thursday, 19th January, 2012
CBH Resources is knee-deep in its recruitment drive to service the Rasp Mine.
Teens’ night at the Train
Originally published: Thursday, 19th January, 2012
Bored teenagers looking for an entertaining night out have an opportunity to hit up the dance floor tomorrow night at an underage disco.
Kobe set for SA Cup
Originally published: Thursday, 19th January, 2012
Junior cricketer Kobe Mutch’s recent steep learning curve in the game is set to go to another level when he competes in the Under 14 SA Statewide Cup next week.
More cash needed to lure doctors to the bush
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th January, 2012
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has a simple solution to the difficult challenge of attracting doctors to rural and remote regions - pay more!
Man charged over blaze
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th January, 2012
Police have arrested a 23-year-old man in relation to a blaze that destroyed a Creedon Street house on Monday night.
Lachlan makes an impression
Originally published: Wednesday, 18th January, 2012
Lachlan Jenkin has won a spot in the Riverina Giants football team - without even pulling on his boots.
Lord Memorial To Wayman
Originally published: Tuesday, 17th January, 2012
A good crowd witnessed veteran Robert Wayman drive Montana Madge to victory in The Fred Lord Memorial at Saturday night’s harness racing meeting.
City’s rail service appears safe
Originally published: Tuesday, 17th January, 2012
Great Southern Rail (GSR) said it had no plans to redirect Indian Pacific services away from Broken Hill.
Show some Aussie spirit
Originally published: Tuesday, 17th January, 2012
Residents and businesses are being encouraged to show their true colours this Australia Day which is set to make a splash at the Regional Aquatic Centre.
Derham on fire for SA
Originally published: Monday, 16th January, 2012
Strongly-built quick Tom Derham has fronted the South Australian bowling attack over the first three rounds of the National under 19 championships in Adelaide, producing plenty of pace and fire.
Speeding hoons ‘out of control’
Originally published: Monday, 16th January, 2012
A local man is concerned with the growing number of motorists who are driving dangerously around the city.
‘Don’t list our lakes’
Originally published: Monday, 16th January, 2012
Listing the Menindee Lakes on the Ramsar international wetlands treaty would be a mistake, according to locals, Bob and Lorraine Looney.
Sanctuary gives hope to endangered numbats
Originally published: Monday, 16th January, 2012
With a population of less than 1000, numbats are on the brink of extinction.
Rio Tinto awaits
Originally published: Saturday, 14th January, 2012
They are the humble birthplaces of two of the world’s largest mining giants so despite being on opposite sides of the world, it made sense for Spain’s Rio Tinto and Broken Hill to pair up.
White Dam keeps on keeping on
Originally published: Saturday, 14th January, 2012
Production at the White Dam gold mine 80 kilometres west of Broken Hill has been extended amid record metal prices and low operating costs.
Teen duo with a need for speed
Originally published: Saturday, 14th January, 2012
Broken Hill’s youngest sidecar pairing are hoping for success when they take to the track for their first competitive race tomorrow night.
Residents help family bounce back
Originally published: Friday, 13th January, 2012
Broken Hill is the city that just keeps on giving and one young woman who lost it all is extremely thankful.
Liam inspired by triple century
Originally published: Friday, 13th January, 2012
Australian captain Michael Clarke’s maiden triple century has inspired at least one young cricketer and his father to head to the nets early in 2012.
Aged care fire fears
Originally published: Thursday, 12th January, 2012
The deadly fire that tore through the Quakers Hill Nursing Home last year has compelled a local man to make sure the same disaster never happens in Broken Hill.
Mixed fortunes as Menindee water flows
Originally published: Thursday, 12th January, 2012
It’s the high and low of living on the Darling ... while business is booming in tourism numbers, boat captain Malcolm Lamshed is yet again marooned by water at home.
Broncos on the move
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th January, 2012
Nine of the city’s most skillful young basketballers will soon be travelling across the state to compete in tournaments representing South Australia.
One step closer
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th January, 2012
Ellysia into Olympic selection trials
City to host Lions youths
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th January, 2012
The Lions Youth of the Year Quest has taken it’s finalist all around Australia and now it’s Broken Hill’s turn.
Water usage crucial in mines’ future
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th January, 2012
How mining companies use water and, more importantly, how they can reduce their consumption will be one of the biggest challenges for the sector in the year ahead.
Sea-crets of the deep
Originally published: Wednesday, 11th January, 2012
Children enjoyed getting their hands into the mysteries of the deep yesterday at the Regional Art Gallery’s holiday art program.
Quartet will sing for shelter
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th January, 2012
A travelling barbershop quartet wants to come to Broken Hill to perform - if they can find someone willing to put them up for a few nights.
Raz does it for Fred
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th January, 2012
In a magnificent gesture, Ray “Raz” Slater drove Ivanovic to victory in the first race of Saturday’s Harness Racing meeting wearing the colours made famous by Fred Lord.
Pain at the pump
Originally published: Tuesday, 10th January, 2012
Climbing fuel prices could mean tourism and transport companies are pushed to introduce fuel levies to customers.
‘Hands off ANZAC Day’
Originally published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
Plan to “brand” day of remembrance draws criticism
Parasites prosper as La Nina arrives
Originally published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
Pet owners and graziers beware- La Nina has arrived bringing with it an abundance of harmful parasites.
Strip’s future bright as milestone approaches
Originally published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
Sunset Strip resident Dick Thustain believes 2012 will be a big year for the lakeside community.
Keenan pads up for SA Country
Originally published: Monday, 9th January, 2012
Keenan Hywood will take on South Australia’s best cricketers when he lines up for SA Country Red in the SA Statewide under 16 carnival today.
Art kids can get teeth into
Originally published: Saturday, 7th January, 2012
The mysteries of the deep are being revealed at the Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery’s holiday program, and the results are just a little bit frightening!
Kodak story unrolls
Originally published: Saturday, 7th January, 2012
The domino affect brought about from the digital age is about to claim a big name victim.
Locals to reclaim paceway
Originally published: Saturday, 7th January, 2012
With the absence of the giant-killing Vozlic stable, local trainers and drivers tonight should be able to reclaim pride of place in the winner’s stall at Memorial Oval Paceway.
Jim wins again
Originally published: Friday, 6th January, 2012
Jimmy Holloway has been enjoying success at Memorial Oval for more than 40 years and there is no sign of his winning ways coming to an end anytime soon.
Read your way through summer
Originally published: Friday, 6th January, 2012
Local kids are being encouraged to join the Summer Reading Club at the library to keep up their reading and literacy skills.
“Gutsy farmers” show way forward to MDBA
Originally published: Friday, 6th January, 2012
The continued debate over the future management of the Murray Darling Basin is inspiring strange bedfellows.
Securing footy’s future
Originally published: Thursday, 5th January, 2012
Past players group raises $25,000 for juniors
Audrey reaches ton
Originally published: Thursday, 5th January, 2012
Turning 100 is no small feat but one local lady will celebrate the milestone today.
Growth set to kick in: Chamber
Originally published: Thursday, 5th January, 2012
The Chamber of Commerce will look to improve communication with businesses and focus on customer service as the city moves into a bright 2012.
Popular park’s rich past
Originally published: Thursday, 5th January, 2012
Local historian Paul Armstrong has received an exceptional response from residents with his latest project: Silverton’s Penrose Park.
It’s Council’s call
Originally published: Wednesday, 4th January, 2012
SCC happy to withdraw proposal
‘Voz’ still the boss
Originally published: Wednesday, 4th January, 2012
The opening night of action for the BH Harness Racing Club produced a beautiful summer evening and a good crowd to witness the running of the Kerry Halliday Memorial Pace.
NSW breaks dry’s grip
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd January, 2012
For the first time in a decade, NSW has been declared free of drought.
Full steam ahead
Originally published: Tuesday, 3rd January, 2012
Talented BH-born cricketer Makinley Blows hopes to move another step closer to her dream of playing for Australia with a good all-round performance at this month’s Victorian regional carnival in Melbourne.
