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.
August, 2017
Artist does some soul searching
Originally published: Thursday, 31st August, 2017
Broken Hill’s latest artist in residence is using his time in the city to scout out faces for his next exhibition.
Stellar season for Walker
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th August, 2017
One of the Adelaide Crows’ eight nominations for All Australian selection is North Broken Hill’s Taylor Walker.
Kelly’s energy a blessing
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th August, 2017
Raising a family, running a business, working part time, and organising charitable endeavours might seem like too much for one person, but for Kelly Finch it’s all in a day’s work.
Donation from the heart
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th August, 2017
A mother has made a heartfelt donation to the medical unit that helped save her daughter’s life.
Drug trial opens
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th August, 2017
The District Court trial of a man charged with dealing drugs has heard how the manager of a motel became suspicious when he noticed a guest’s car coming and going in the early morning hours.
Welcomed into the fold
Originally published: Tuesday, 29th August, 2017
The Barrier LAC has welcomed two new constables to the ranks this week.
Fire destroys house
Originally published: Monday, 28th August, 2017
A second abandoned house has been destroyed by fire in the space of weeks, with firefighters called to a spectacular Patton Street blaze in the early hours of Saturday.
Kind roofers handy with the woodwork
Originally published: Sunday, 27th August, 2017
Students at the Broken Hill Tutorial Centre will be able to sit more comfortably thanks to a generous gift from two roofers.
Our roads owed
Originally published: Saturday, 26th August, 2017
The NRMA has revealed that the Far West is facing a $60 million infrastructure backlog when it comes regional roads.
Financial setback
Originally published: Saturday, 26th August, 2017
The sale of two assets has seen City Council take a $10 million hit to its bottom line, according to its annual financial statements.
Vandals in rifle club’s sights
Originally published: Friday, 25th August, 2017
Members of the South Broken Hill Rifle Club are at their wits end, thanks to people driving through their property and making a mess of their gates and fences.
Eisteddfod glory for Emily
Originally published: Thursday, 24th August, 2017
A last-minute decision to enter into the 2017 Eisteddfod turned out to be the right one for a young local singer.
Milkbar king finds niche
Originally published: Wednesday, 23rd August, 2017
Jason King may not have been born a local, but after more than a decade living in the Silver City he’s become a familiar face around town and at Bell’s Milk Bar out south.
Explore our “Regen”
Originally published: Tuesday, 22nd August, 2017
Celebratory activities for the inaugural Albert Morris Ecology Award kicked off yesterday at the Regional Art Gallery and will continue throughout the week.
Hand-painted history
Originally published: Monday, 21st August, 2017
In 1920, Albert Morris, a metallurgist on the mine and an amateur botanist, founded the Barrier Field Naturalists’ Club.
Headspace open
Originally published: Saturday, 19th August, 2017
The Broken Hill Headspace service was officially launched yesterday to provide a vital service to the city’s youth.
Fine machines on show
Originally published: Saturday, 19th August, 2017
A 1955 BSA Goldstar (pictured left) and a 2009 Harley Davidson Fat Bob - just two of the bikes that’ll be on display at a Show and Shine tomorrow at the Memorial Oval.
Mistreated dog finds a friend
Originally published: Friday, 18th August, 2017
The mistreatment of an elderly dog has a silver lining after a Good Samaritan rescued him during the week.
Vote ‘about freedom’
Originally published: Thursday, 17th August, 2017
The postal vote survey for same-sex marriage is a slap in the face, according to a local couple, but they want residents to take it seriously.
Hear this: magic day awaits
Originally published: Wednesday, 16th August, 2017
Chris Rawlins is “pumped”: He is about to hear sounds after decades of hearing difficulties.
Trip of a lifetime
Originally published: Tuesday, 15th August, 2017
Willyama High School students have their hearts set on a trip to Japan, and they’re hoping a pie drive will help get them there.
Youngsters give Vinnies a hand
Originally published: Monday, 14th August, 2017
Sacred Heart Primary has pulled together to lend a helping hand to those in need this winter.
Court allows AusGold to access land for latest project
Originally published: Saturday, 12th August, 2017
The owners of Mount Poole station near Tibooburra have been ordered to allow a Chinese-backed miner back onto its land so it can access a gold mine.
Projects look for boost
Originally published: Saturday, 12th August, 2017
Three projects in Broken Hill could soon receive a boost, as council looks to submit applications for upgrades across the city.
Science stars shine
Originally published: Saturday, 12th August, 2017
Two of Broken Hill’s brightest have been selected for the National Youth Science Forum held in January next year.
Willyama show class
Originally published: Friday, 11th August, 2017
After over 1000kms travelled, the Western School’s AFL Knock Out final was played and won by Willyama High School.
Accident-prone
Originally published: Thursday, 10th August, 2017
Local police and fire fighters were kept busy yesterday with a roll over and a collison in two separate accidents.
Far West LHD Innovation Awards
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th August, 2017
The Far West LHD announced the winners of its annual Innovation Awards, celebrating staff that had created innovative programs or excelled at their work. The winning projects will also be entered in the NSW Health Awards to be held later in the year.
Serenity now for Cinema
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th August, 2017
Local artist Karrie Lannstrom has donated one of her pieces to the auction aimed at raising money to install a lift in the Silver City Cinema. The painting, “Sturt Pea Serenity”, was inspired by another local artist, May Harding. Mrs Lannstrom is now putting the call out for anyone who is able to frame the artwork before she donates it to the worthy cause.
A story or two to tell
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th August, 2017
Broken Hill has yet another honoured citizen who makes their home here, with local historian Jenny Camilleri the latest to be awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her service to community history.
City mourns stalwart
Originally published: Tuesday, 8th August, 2017
The local football and cricket community is mourning the passing of one of the city’s sporting greats, Lionel Johnston.
Aquifer option ‘being ignored’
Originally published: Monday, 7th August, 2017
Abundant, high-quality groundwater at Menindee could provide Broken Hill with the supply it needs at a fraction of the cost of the Murray pipeline, according to experts.
Screening ‘not viable’
Originally published: Monday, 7th August, 2017
Regional Express says most regional cities and towns would not have an airport if small airlines were forced to introduce costly screening measures.
Roos school Magpies
Originally published: Monday, 7th August, 2017
Thoughts of Central’s resounding win last weekend were quickly forgotten as South gave them a footballing lesson at the Alma Oval on Saturday to the tune of 119 points.
North pull off the win
Originally published: Monday, 7th August, 2017
North had to dig deep on the weekend to overcome a young and spirited West side.
Belinda’s on a mission
Originally published: Friday, 4th August, 2017
Wherever she goes in her purple bus, Belinda Adams attracts plenty of attention, and that’s exactly how she likes it.
Squads to roam hotspots
Originally published: Thursday, 3rd August, 2017
Roaming police squads will soon be used to fight crime waves in country towns, the state’s top regional cop said yesterday.
Life members inducted
Originally published: Wednesday, 2nd August, 2017
The Broken Hill Town Employees’ Union has celebrated its centenary meeting and induction of two life members.
Auction for lift
Originally published: Tuesday, 1st August, 2017
A local artist is organising an art auction to help raise money to install an elevator in the Silver City Cinema.
