News archive
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January, 2015
Alleged drug dealer arrested
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
A woman has been charged with supplying drugs and other offences in the latest arrest in an on-going police operation against the amphetamine racket in the city.
Young doctors love the country practice
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
Three young doctors will begin their medical careers serving the outback as interns at the Broken Hill Hospital.
Bingo big day out
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
Some of the city’s retirees settled in for the long haul yesterday at a combined marathon bingo session at Harold Williams Home.
Home detention for “shocking” assault
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
A man who took part in a “frightening and shocking” attack which left another man with a broken nose and swollen face has avoided being sent to prison.
No joke, he’s one tough Knutt
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
One of the most sought-after prizes in local harness racing will be up for grabs tonight with the running of the Carbine Chemicals Maltese Cup.
Flying highway
Originally published: Saturday, 31st January, 2015
Emergency airstrip for Tibooburra road
Cal gets new wheels
Originally published: Friday, 30th January, 2015
Callaghan Shepherd has had to spend the last six months watching other kids running and playing at recess, but after a donation from the Lions club, he’s back in the game.
Council wavers on bill
Originally published: Friday, 30th January, 2015
A major mining symposium’s approved request to waive an overdue $3500 bill to City Council has been called “a little bit cheeky”.
Make a splash for kids
Originally published: Friday, 30th January, 2015
Swimmers of all ages and ability are invited to take the plunge for a good cause next month at the YMCA’s Swimathon.
Lieutenants take up good fight
Originally published: Friday, 30th January, 2015
Two new Salvation Army lieutenants have taken up the good fight in the Silver City with Philip and Donna Sutcliffe recently reporting for duty.
New bid to list Menindee Lakes
Originally published: Friday, 30th January, 2015
There’s a strong case for Kevin Humphries being the “worst water minister of all time”, according to one Labor Councillor.
Join the classic
Originally published: Thursday, 29th January, 2015
‘Women in Super Mother’s Day Classic’ is the nation’s largest breast cancer research fundraiser, and organisers are calling on Broken Hill to sign up.
Lifeline’s one-stop-shop
Originally published: Thursday, 29th January, 2015
A new program starts in the city next month to connect locals with services that can help them.
Old alarms trigger warning
Originally published: Thursday, 29th January, 2015
How old is your smoke alarm? Local firefighters are finding that lots of older homes have alarms that have been there for more than 10 years.
Labor blames debt for rejecting events proposal
Originally published: Thursday, 29th January, 2015
Belt-tightening remained more important than building Broken Hill’s next big event, was the message sent by Labor Councillors last night.
Ball promises riot of a time
Originally published: Thursday, 29th January, 2015
The Emergency Services Ball is on again and organisers have received some big items for auction.
Jayden treads a well-worn path
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th January, 2015
There are few better pathways to an AFL career than the Bendigo Pioneers, and local Jayden White is about to take the first step down that road.
Vouchers to hit the spot
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th January, 2015
The Broken Hill Community Foundation has more than 450 vouchers to help families send their children back to school.
Houston calling
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th January, 2015
Broken Hill High School student Chanelle Burrowes will reach for the stars later this year at the United Space School in USA.
Only way’s up for business seeing stars
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th January, 2015
It has made the list of the hottest destinations in the nation but Outback Astronomy has not seen a big rush in bookings just yet.
Trainees taste bush medicine
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th January, 2015
A new group of medical students started work at the Broken Hill Hospital this week.
Ambassador sells maths to masses
Originally published: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
A love of mathematics gave Dr Clio Cresswell the desire to show others how enjoyable it can be.
Humble leader honored
Originally published: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
“Don’t get ahead of yourself, son”: That is the advice that Vince Gauci has lived by and no-one would argue that it has taken him a very long way indeed.
CIVIC PRIDE
Originally published: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
A chilly and fresh morning didn’t stop everyone from attending the Australia Day ceremony at the Civic Centre.
City’s young achievers
Originally published: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
When we talk of young leaders, Claudia Paul is a shining example of the young, talented people who have embraced the opportunities afforded in our city.
Crash driver does a runner
Originally published: Tuesday, 27th January, 2015
The driver of an unregistered utility crashed into a give-way sign while trying to evade police yesterday and then ran away.
Celebrate
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
Local residents have double the reason to feel proud this Australia Day, says Mayor Wincen Cuy.
Halfway there
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
When Ron Hill starts a project he usually doesn’t do things by halves - that is until his most recent project.
Historic race day nears
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
With just seven weeks until Broken Hill’s most anticipated race day, the Silver City is getting ready to turn green.
New MDBA boss says bias not an issue
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
The appointment of a citrus grower from South Australia to lead the Murray-Darling Basin Authority has been met with caution by northern neighbours, but new chairman Neil Andrew says there will be no favouritism during his tenure.
Ready to race
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
After a fortnight’s break the action returns to Memorial Paceway for a big night of harness racing tonight.
Youth, tourism, water top issues: CDP candidate
Originally published: Saturday, 24th January, 2015
Given his over 20 years in the education system it’s hardly surprising young people form a major part of Ian Hutchinson’s vision for the electorate.
Thanks, we’ll take the Lotto too!
Originally published: Friday, 23rd January, 2015
First the big supermarkets started doing newsagents and corner shops out of business by selling newspapers, magazines and greeting cards.
Massive book sale
Originally published: Friday, 23rd January, 2015
After Christmas, Lifeline was given so many books that it has decided to hold a grand sale.
Tennis champs take on Red Cliffs
Originally published: Friday, 23rd January, 2015
Local tennis players have headed off to compete in the Red Cliffs Lawn Tennis Club tournament and are hoping to come away with some trophies.
Nurses program a resounding success
Originally published: Friday, 23rd January, 2015
A program to combat a nursing shortage in the city has been a resounding success.
Barwon candidate says voters sick of arrogant Nationals
Originally published: Friday, 23rd January, 2015
It’s a vast electorate but independent candidate Rohan Boehm says people right across Barwon want much the same thing: a voice.
Kegzie shares love of country tunes
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd January, 2015
A local man has had his dream realised after starting a country music radio station - and he doesn’t plan to stop there.
History in the making
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd January, 2015
A combined men’s softball team appears set to make history this weekend at the South Australian Softball Association Championships.
South headframe fate still hanging
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd January, 2015
The fate of the faltering South Mine headframe is expected to be known in the next couple of days.
Aboriginal art on show tonight
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd January, 2015
The fifth annual art prize for Aboriginal artists in the far west will open tonight at the BH Regional Art Gallery.
City glowing following heritage listing
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd January, 2015
The city’s heritage listing has generated plenty of excitement, with many forecasting a range of benefits ranging from improved funding to a boost in tourism.
“Extra special” attraction
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st January, 2015
Broken Hill can now expect to see an influx of international visitors in search of a “special experience”, according to Simon Molesworth.
Looking to gain new skills?
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st January, 2015
Anyone who wants to continue their education or gain new skills should think very seriously about attending TAFE Western’s open day today.
Chase takes on the world
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st January, 2015
The sharp aim of junior darts star Chase Bottrell is set to take him to distant shores after he was selected in Australia’s World Cup team.
“BHP where are you?”
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st January, 2015
Decades after it moved out of the city never to return, BHP will be asked to sit down with City Council and come up with a “package to assist the town in its heritage recognition”.
Broken Hill is nation’s first heritage city
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st January, 2015
A decade long “dream” to have Broken Hill become the nation’s first heritage-listed city was finally realised yesterday.
Tibooburra named state’s hottest
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th January, 2015
New weather data suggests that Tibooburra residents had more reason than most to cele- brate when the heav- ens opened across NSW recently.
Healthy treats
Originally published: Monday, 19th January, 2015
With the beginning of the school year right around the corner parents are getting ready to stock up on snacks but are you putting the right things in your child’s lunch box?
Underdogs triumphant
Originally published: Monday, 19th January, 2015
A clinical display of fielding and a brutal innings from Matt Garrick has seen North stun West in the T20 final at the weekend.
Outback at its finest
Originally published: Monday, 19th January, 2015
What locals might not realise is that photographs taken in far west NSW “really jump out” to people in urban cities like Sydney, says ABC Open Producer Jenia Ratcliffe.
Public reporting puts litterbugs on notice
Originally published: Monday, 19th January, 2015
Locals will be able to dob in people who litter from their vehicles from next month - but they may need proof of the wrongdoing.
Long-awaited announcement expected
Originally published: Monday, 19th January, 2015
Confirmation that Broken Hill has become the first city to be included on the National Heritage List is expected tomorrow.
Magpies to scrape into finals
Originally published: Saturday, 17th January, 2015
The Barrier District Cricket League will conduct its rescheduled 20/20 games from last weekend’s wash out with Central taking on North at the Jubilee Oval with the winning side advancing to the 20/20 Final against West.
Tourism divide
Originally published: Saturday, 17th January, 2015
A committee faced with taking on tourism will be officially formed early next month, but a local business owner says there’s too large a divide within the community for it to work.
Relief efforts for stranded
Originally published: Friday, 16th January, 2015
Relief efforts are underway at the local airport to deliver supplies to stranded landowners north of the city.
Diabetes program out of reach
Originally published: Thursday, 15th January, 2015
Local diabetes sufferers have been invited to attend free education programs run by Diabetes NSW - but there’s a big catch.
Roadhouses face foul play
Originally published: Thursday, 15th January, 2015
The roadhouse dunny gets a workout over the festive season, but some travellers are not so jolly about their experience in the outback.
Watch out for locusts
Originally published: Thursday, 15th January, 2015
While recent wet weather has been a godsend for many people on the land, it unfortunately also creates perfect conditions for locusts.
Top job well deserved
Originally published: Thursday, 15th January, 2015
Taylor Walker’s appointment as captain of the Adelaide Crows yesterday has been met with jubilation from friends and former teammates.
Rebate cuts will sting
Originally published: Thursday, 15th January, 2015
Local patients could face a long wait or pay a $20 fee to see their doctor from next week when changes to the Medicare rebate come into effect - but they might not last for long.
Macquarie Drilling to pay former employees “every cent” owed
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th January, 2015
Former employees of Macquarie Drilling will get “every cent” owed to them, the company’s owner declared yesterday.
Back to normal
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th January, 2015
After nearly 24 hours of boiling their water before drinking a glass or doing the dishes, South residents were yesterday afternoon assured that the Hebbard Street supply was back to normal.
Rain adds to supply
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th January, 2015
Residents can rest a little easier knowing that recent downpours have provided the city with another three months worth of water.
Bubbly celebration
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th January, 2015
The drought has made life pretty tough for station owners Brendan and Jacinta Cullen lately, so when the heavens finally opened on their property at the weekend it was cause for celebration.
Fall from grace
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th January, 2015
Four years ago Macquarie Drilling and its founder Michael Petrozzi were riding the resources boom.
Water caution
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th January, 2015
Essential Water issued a precautionary notice yesterday afternoon following detection of low chlorine levels from the Hebbard Street service reservoir.
Water concerns start a donation drive
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th January, 2015
A two-day-old campaign to deliver free bottled water to Wilcannia residents has quickly gained momentum, but Central Darling Shire Council says it is totally unnecessary.
‘Health positions at risk’: HSU
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th January, 2015
Local health professionals’ positions are at risk and Broken Hill Hospital could face privatisation after the upcoming state election, the Health Services Union (HSU) has warned.
Sacked via email
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th January, 2015
A former employee of Macquarie Drilling who was sacked via email has been left “distressed” and thousands of dollars out of pocket following the company’s collapse.
Big drop provides no relief
Originally published: Tuesday, 13th January, 2015
The weekend’s downpour may have offered some relief from the hot start to 2015, but it did little to revive local water storages.
Tale of a bakery
Originally published: Monday, 12th January, 2015
The Dyer Brothers bakery was founded in 1888 and did well for a period of time, and then James Dyer took control of the firm.
Lucy’s brave world
Originally published: Monday, 12th January, 2015
To the outside world Lucy Netherwood is a young woman with the world at her feet.
Bank deposit
Originally published: Monday, 12th January, 2015
As mining operations go the nearby Portia gold deposit might be on the small side, but its importance to Havilah Resources is huge.
Joy of rain
Originally published: Monday, 12th January, 2015
Constant rain over the weekend has quelled a fierce start to the year, drenching relieved cockies and soaking the Silver City.
Planet puts stargazers on the map
Originally published: Monday, 12th January, 2015
The Lonely Planet has released its list of “hottest new travel experiences” for 2015 and Broken Hill gets a mention.
Free trade could impact water
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
Returning water from foreign-owned irrigators to the Murray Darling system could become significantly more complicated once Australia’s Free Trade Agreement with China comes into effect.
The face of beauty
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
When newborn Jobe Harrington was first diagnosed with Down Syndrome parents Tayla and Byron didn’t know what to expect.
West fine tune for final
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
With two wins from as many games in 20/20 cricket this season West go into today’s game against South at the Jubilee Oval looking to make it three wins from three outings and with the idea of using the game to fine tune their game for next weekend’s 20/20 final.
Expect a close contest
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
20/20 Cricket welcomes in the second part of the 2014/15 BDCL season today with Central taking on North at the Alma Oval in the third and final round of the 20/20 competition.
Police crack network
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
Police say they have “ripped apart” a local criminal group that was allegedly supplying amphetamines and illegal firearms.
Administrator takes over
Originally published: Saturday, 10th January, 2015
Macquarie Drilling Pty Ltd has gone into voluntary administration, however the local impact of the decision won’t be known for another month.
City could receive welcome downpour
Originally published: Thursday, 8th January, 2015
Residents are crossing their fingers after forecasts Broken Hill could receive up to 120 millimetres of rain during the coming days.
Pool is the place to be
Originally published: Thursday, 8th January, 2015
To combat the heat, the Aquatic Centre will be providing lots of fun activities.
Petrol savings slow to arrive in outback
Originally published: Thursday, 8th January, 2015
Sydney petrol prices have fallen below a dollar for the first time in five years, but local motorists appear set to miss out at the bowser once again.
Golden opportunity
Originally published: Thursday, 8th January, 2015
A “fortuitous” deal struck between junior explorer Havilah Resources and local businessman Steve Radford will see a job-creating gold mine come into operation next year.
Basketballers well prepared for interstate clashes
Originally published: Thursday, 8th January, 2015
Broken Hill Basketballers have been putting in the hard yards throughout the holidays preparing for the upcoming Australian Country Championships.
Missing man may have passed through city
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th January, 2015
Signs have been posted on overpass with the social media hashtag “#FindDane”.
Minerals now back where they belong
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th January, 2015
They were recently part of the finest private collection of Broken Hill minerals ever assembled - and now they’re here to stay.
Bulldogs get their ‘Wiz’ back
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th January, 2015
The Bulldogs will enter the 2015 season with some added firepower with mercurial forward Anthony Henderson rejoining the club.
High hopes for Red Hill
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th January, 2015
Junior explorer Impact Minerals says it’s even more convinced a significant discovery is near Broken Hill, following more positive drill results.
Bore results ‘promising’
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th January, 2015
Five more bores may be sunk around Lake Menindee following promising initial results from an investigation to find an emergency groundwater supply.
Public aid police in war on ice
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th January, 2015
Police have credited a greater public awareness and willingness to share information about drug users and suppliers for their making inroads into the ice fight.
Minister says long-term plan key to commitment
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
The NSW Government won’t commit to major works at Menindee Lakes until a long-term plan is in place to secure Broken Hill’s water supply, according to Water Minister Kevin Humphries.
Election run ruled out
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
When Darryn Clifton began his fight for the region’s waterways, his aim was to pressure politicians - not become one.
Disgrace on the Darling
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
Country drivers have dropped their littering habits, but campers in the Broken Hill district are a disgrace when it comes to leaving rubbish about.
Bar raised for student teachers
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
NSW school leavers wanting to become teachers in 2016 will need higher marks to gain entry after a university study found that many undergraduates could not spell.
Wayman scores double at Memorial Paceway
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
Local harness racing veteran Rob Wayman is enjoying a return to form after having a quadruple bypass surgery less than eight months ago.
Rich reward for some words from the heart
Originally published: Monday, 5th January, 2015
A competition is calling all upcoming poets who are keen to share their verse with the city.
A nice drop for our northern neighbours
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd January, 2015
If the predictions are right, and in a year’s time Broken Hill is supping on a cocktail of slurry and bore water, some of us will be casting an envious eye to the north.
Written in the stars
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd January, 2015
Broken Hill High school student Hannah Schofield has been named one of the winners of the ABC’s Heywire competition.
Rocky’s legacy lives on
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd January, 2015
The dedication to harness racing shown by the late Ray “Rocky” Baker is set to continue through the generosity of his children.
A look into history
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd January, 2015
Alma Cowie’s life may have ended abruptly in the picnic train attack of 1915, but her legacy lives on through the generations of relatives who gathered for the Cowie reunion at the Demo Club yesterday.
Anxious silence over listing
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
Despite hopes that Broken Hill would be added to the National Heritage List over Christmas, no announcements have been made.
Power outage hits thousands
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
Nursing a post New Year’s Eve hangover in the searing heat is bad enough, but some were forced to endure it without electricity.
Controversial Sydney sculptor pays respects
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
A Sydney resident was in the city to give the Sulphide Street Railway Museum a permanent object of remembrance commemoration ceremony yesterday.
A love story cut short
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
Whether Clarrie O’Brien was about to propose to shooting victim Alma Cowie remains a “family mystery”, and the only person who probably knew was the man himself.
Victims remembered 100 years on
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
More than 300 people - most of them Cowies - commemorated the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Broken Hill at the Sulphide Street Railway Museum yesterday morning.
Highs and lows
Originally published: Friday, 2nd January, 2015
