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.
December, 2016
Don’t let pets go out with a bang
Originally published: Saturday, 31st December, 2016
Pet owners are being advised that the best way to look after your four-legged loved ones is to stay home.
Water usage down since restrictions lift
Originally published: Saturday, 31st December, 2016
Since lifting water restrictions, Essential Water have found that the district has used less water than this time last year.
Dogs exceeding expectations
Originally published: Saturday, 31st December, 2016
What started as a rebuilding year for the young Bulldogs has quickly turned into one of contention after consecutive wins against last year’s premiers.
New year, new battle
Originally published: Saturday, 31st December, 2016
Full lakes won’t alleviate undercurrent of concern
Celebrate safely
Originally published: Friday, 30th December, 2016
New Year’s Eve revellers are being encouraged to end 2016 on a good note and not in a police cell.
Hit to history
Originally published: Thursday, 29th December, 2016
The Sulphide Street Railway and Historical Museum has suffered a setback after vandals broke in and damaged a few of the trains on display over the Christmas break.
Burnout pad project revving up
Originally published: Wednesday, 28th December, 2016
Hold your horses, petrol heads, you have a little longer to wait before you can lay rubber.
Santa stops for a little roadhouse refreshment
Originally published: Saturday, 24th December, 2016
Santa was spotted having a break at Little Topar Roadhouse yesterday.
Plenty to see and do this Christmas break
Originally published: Saturday, 24th December, 2016
The various attractions in Broken Hill and Silverton will be closed on Christmas Day, but for those able to resist the allure of leftover Christmas pudding there will be plenty available to do and see on the following days.
Coldies for a hot day
Originally published: Saturday, 24th December, 2016
Beer, beer and more beer is flying out of the fridges at the Black Lion Inn.
We’re having a crackling Christmas
Originally published: Saturday, 24th December, 2016
Roast pork looks set to adorn most tables for Christmas Day tomorrow, according to a local butcher.
Silverton wind farm approved
Originally published: Saturday, 24th December, 2016
The Silverton Wind Farm looks closer to being a reality after AGL received approval to go ahead with construction.
Happy Birthday, sir
Originally published: Friday, 23rd December, 2016
When Max Stewart turned 100 in 2012, he told family and friends that he would live to 104-and-a-half.
Keeping littlies close at hand
Originally published: Thursday, 22nd December, 2016
YMCA has renewed its focus on ensuring children aged five years and under are actively supervised at the pool these school holidays.
Happy wrappers here to help you
Originally published: Wednesday, 21st December, 2016
Christmas is a joyful time of year, but sometimes wrapping lots of presents can just be a hassle. Luckily there is a solution.
A nice new car for Christmas
Originally published: Tuesday, 20th December, 2016
The Spangler’s didn’t come out of the hail storm unscathed, but after losing one of their cars they finally had some luck.
Air finale under stars
Originally published: Saturday, 17th December, 2016
Tonight is the Open Air Cinema and Awards Night for the Desert Equinox and it will feature a film called ‘Star Stories of the Dreaming’.
Jail over kitchen attack
Originally published: Saturday, 17th December, 2016
A man with a long history of committing violence offences has been sent to jail for bashing a fellow resident at a block of flats.
Jolly time tipped
Originally published: Saturday, 17th December, 2016
The second harness racing meeting of the season will be an extra special one, with Santa making an appearance for the children.
Our shining lights
Originally published: Saturday, 17th December, 2016
The Gear and Thomas families are the big winners in the Democratic Club and BDT Lighting Up Christmas Competition.
Beyond 2030
Originally published: Friday, 16th December, 2016
Mining company Perilya is confident the same “opportunities” that have extended the life of the Southern Operations time and again will also be realised at the North Mine.
Disgrace
Originally published: Thursday, 15th December, 2016
About 100 roses and at least one name plaque at the Miners’ Memorial were vandalised on Tuesday night, to the shock of most of the town.
Sneaky smash wrecks Christmas
Originally published: Wednesday, 14th December, 2016
A family won’t be able to enjoy a planned holiday in Adelaide for Christmas after a driver crashed into their car in the early hours of yesterday morning before fleeing the scene.
We need voice
Originally published: Monday, 12th December, 2016
A Labor senator has labelled Broken Hill as under-represented at a state and federal level and is calling for both governments to take more of an interest.
History at stake
Originally published: Saturday, 10th December, 2016
If a building of great significance to the history of mining in Broken Hill is allowed to be destroyed then a dangerous precedent will be set for the city’s heritage, says prominent local businessman Gary Radford.
North to cause upset
Originally published: Saturday, 10th December, 2016
Sunday cricket continues tomorrow as West take on North at the Alma with both teams coming off hard-fought wins last weekend.
Roos search for a win
Originally published: Saturday, 10th December, 2016
South and Central clash today at the Alma Oval with the Roos still searching for their maiden win in 2016/17, but a strong Central side will not make it any easier.
$3m upgrade
Originally published: Friday, 9th December, 2016
The Broken Hill Community Credit Union has been transformed and modernized, all for the benefit of its members.
Coulton’s local office open
Originally published: Thursday, 8th December, 2016
Federal MP Mark Coulton has opened up an office in Broken Hill, giving locals greater access to the politician.
Big year for local art
Originally published: Wednesday, 7th December, 2016
The West Darling Arts had its biggest year this year with 260 artists involved in different types of projects all throughout the region.
Local wetlands could house African animals
Originally published: Tuesday, 6th December, 2016
Broken Hill could play host to a Hollywood celebrity’s plan to create a sanctuary for endangered African animals - including elephants and rhinoceroses - on Australian soil.
Tight win for West
Originally published: Monday, 5th December, 2016
Two separate batting collapses from Central has given West a thrilling seven-run win in yesterday’s clash at the Alma Oval.
Have a back-up plan
Originally published: Monday, 5th December, 2016
Heading into the festive season the pubs and clubs of Broken Hill are fighting drink driving by encouraging locals to have a plan b.
How cool was that
Originally published: Monday, 5th December, 2016
Santa had a jolly time at this year’s Christmas Pageant - he had something special under his red suit.
Magistrate deplores domestic violence ‘scourge’
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd December, 2016
Men who beat their wives or threatened to kill them in front of their children must go to jail and realise that they would keep being sent there if they did it again, a magistrate told the Local Court yesterday.
Enough’s enough
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd December, 2016
The Silver City Cinema is calling for the community’s support to help identify a group of kids who have been harassing customers.
Roos ripe for win
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd December, 2016
Local cricket resumes today after bye for the Adelaide Test match with South taking on North at the Alma Oval.
Heavy hitters
Originally published: Saturday, 3rd December, 2016
Broken Hill’s cricket heavyweights do battle tomorrow at the Alma Oval as Central play West in a top of the table clash.
Headspace finds home
Originally published: Friday, 2nd December, 2016
The Far West headspace youth mental health initiative is a step closer with a two-year lease being signed to operate from a prominent location in Broken Hill with plans to open by February.
Ambassador has the WOW factor
Originally published: Thursday, 1st December, 2016
A local woman has had one word on her lips since Saturday - ‘Wow’ - after she was named the Ambassador for the Far West Region.
