News archive
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April, 2019
Going Green
Originally published: Tuesday, 30th April, 2019
Broken Hill Landcare is about to start up a new greening initiative for the city, much like the one between 1936 and 1958 that established the city’s famous regeneration belt.
Oxide St set to be resealed
Originally published: Tuesday, 30th April, 2019
The $1.1m resealing of Oxide Street is set to be completed by the end of the week.
Aussie title for Silver City’s Kalyce Pressler
Originally published: Tuesday, 30th April, 2019
It’s been another highly successful year in the pool for Broken Hill’s own Silver City Swim Club, culminating in club captain, Kalyce Pressler, winning gold and silver at the National Age Swimming Championships in Adelaide.
World record ride
Originally published: Monday, 29th April, 2019
Solo motorcyclist Chris Keeble has big plans to put Silverton into the record book after visiting Broken Hill last weekend.
One of our best
Originally published: Monday, 29th April, 2019
Broken Hill lost one of its most accomplished and skilled sportsmen earlier this month when Robert ‘Bob’ Tozer passed away at the age of 88.
Roos run away late
Originally published: Monday, 29th April, 2019
An understrength South still had enough in the tank to pick up an 18-point win over archrivals North on Saturday to open their 2019 season.
Eisteddfod celebrates 50th anniversary
Originally published: Monday, 29th April, 2019
The Broken Hill Eisteddfod Society will be celebrating its 50th year as the 2019 Eisteddfod fast approaches.
Grand final rematch
Originally published: Saturday, 27th April, 2019
It’s a case of new coaches, same old rivalry today when South and North open their seasons at the Jubilee Oval to complete round one of the AFL Broken Hill season.
Gallipoli Memorial Fellowship winners
Originally published: Saturday, 27th April, 2019
The Broken Hill and District Hearing Resource Centre, Georgina Seward and music teacher Brian Wood are the recipients of this year’s Gallipoli Memorial Fellowship Awards.
Silver Dreams and Red Dust
Originally published: Saturday, 27th April, 2019
Jan Bergman has taken out first prize in the Rotary Broken Hill “Silver Dreams and Red Dust” art competition. The winners were announced at the official opening of the exhibition on Thursday, April 18, with generous prizes of $800, $400, and $200 up for grabs.
John Reid Heritage Awards
Originally published: Saturday, 27th April, 2019
Those who have contributed to the preservation of our city’s heritage will be honoured at the annual John Reid Heritage Awards today.
Slow start costs Dogs
Originally published: Friday, 26th April, 2019
A five-goal to none opening term set up a 21-point win for South over the Bulldogs at Jubilee Oval on Wednesady night, during game two of the Under 18s round 1.
Red hot Robins thrash Pies
Originally published: Friday, 26th April, 2019
West began their Under 18s premiership defence in fine fashion on Wednesday night, defeating an undermanned Central by 92 points.
Robins flying high
Originally published: Friday, 26th April, 2019
West showed that they are far more than just preseason hype as they belted a hapless Central from pillar to post to win their ANZAC Day clash yesterday by a whopping 127 points.
City to go up in lights
Originally published: Friday, 26th April, 2019
City Council has committed to lighting up the city with a $1.68m tender awarded to Sydney lighting specialists Silver Bullet Projects.
Labor urged to call a Royal Commission
Originally published: Friday, 26th April, 2019
Labor has promised to hold an inquiry into the federal government’s paying $79 million for water in Queensland but it must take in the equally controversial buyback at Tandou, according to a federal senator and investigators.
WWI soldier identified a century later
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th April, 2019
The family of a World War I soldier had started to lose hope he would be able to be identified a century after the battle of Fromelles.
Tolarno backs Jack
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th April, 2019
Tolarno Station’s Rob McBride has thrown his and the station’s support behind the Labor candidate for Parkes in the upcoming federal election.
So far from home
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th April, 2019
For Broken Hill soldiers going to war, the pyramids of Egypt must have been an amazing sight.
John Carney’s 50th parade
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th April, 2019
RSL parade organiser John Carney will be running his 50th parade after being gifted the role back in 1969.
Netballers honour ANZACs
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019
Each year the Broken Hill Netball Association (BHNA) holds an ANZAC round to honour those who served and died in wars and conflicts. On the night, a deserving A Grade player will be awarded a medal in honour of Sergeant Wendy Jones. This year the round will take place the week after ANZAC Day, on Tuesday April 30.
Live Better pay respect
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019
Broken Hill’s ANZAC Day commemorations got underway on Friday with the Live Better ANZAC service at the West Football Club.
Pavers for Veterans
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019
After months of waiting the memorial pavers have been laid on the footpath in front of the Broken Hill Returned Services League, in perfect time for ANZAC Day.
New Firefighter
Originally published: Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019
Steve Curran is the latest addition to the Broken Hill Fire Station.
Ready to launch
Originally published: Friday, 19th April, 2019
The shiny, new Patton Street Park is now open after four months of redevelopment.
Family featured on dollar note
Originally published: Friday, 19th April, 2019
A local family reunion today will be extra special after they featured in a picture on the new $20 note.
Robins on the rise
Originally published: Friday, 19th April, 2019
New coaches, new players and better effort could see the West Robins finally be a legit challenger in 2019 but there’s still a long way to go.
Bulldogs rely on experience
Originally published: Friday, 19th April, 2019
After coming so close to claiming the 2018 premiership, North will look to go one better this season as a current champion takes the coaching reins for the first time.
Plan must improve
Originally published: Friday, 19th April, 2019
Labor candidate for Parkes, Jack Ayoub, was in Menindee yesterday to meet the locals and outline his party’s stance on water issues.
Roos are still the yardstick
Originally published: Thursday, 18th April, 2019
They may have a new coach but South will still be the team to beat in the upcoming season after their dominant 2018 saw them go undefeated in the League competition.
Testing year in store for Pies
Originally published: Thursday, 18th April, 2019
In a year that promised so much, 2018 ended in a heavy loss to North in the preliminary final but things could get tougher for the Magpies in 2019.
Art prize to open Festival
Originally published: Thursday, 18th April, 2019
An exhibition of art works depicting the colourful history of mining in the city opens tonight.
Honour for local son
Originally published: Thursday, 18th April, 2019
Council, last night, unanimously voted to support renaming the Airport Road; “Pro Hart Way”.
Scrap the Plan, says Palmer’s man
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th April, 2019
The United Australia Party’s candidate for Parkes, Petrus Van Der Steen, is in the Far West to hear from locals, especially about the river.
Bev and Greg turn to GoFundMe for support
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th April, 2019
A GoFundMe page has been developed for a local couple, Beverley Donnelly and Greg Warner, who have come upon some hard times.
WLLS Welcomes New Reps
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th April, 2019
The Western Local Land Services board has welcomed Rebecca Bunyan and Felicity McLeod as new representatives.
Power duo
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th April, 2019
The team of Max Howse and Riley Common will be racing in the Junior National Sidecar Championships this weekend in Ayr, Queensland.
Playground gun a WWI trophy
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th April, 2019
The Penrose Park Trust, with the help of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company, has uncovered some fascinating history about the gun that sits at Silverton.
Fun in Sturt Park for NSW Youth Week
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th April, 2019
Mission Australia and local services will host a fun day in Sturt Park tomorrow for NSW Youth Week and Youth Homelessness Matters Day.
Generosity puts Scouts back on top
Originally published: Tuesday, 16th April, 2019
The Third Broken Hill Sea Scouts are overjoyed with the city’s response to a bottle-drive on the weekend.
South on cloud nine
Originally published: Monday, 15th April, 2019
South claimed their ninth consecutive men’s Credit Union Lightning Cup on Saturday but not before a scare by a rejuvenated West and an ugly halftime brawl at the Jubilee Oval.
German journeymen pass through Hill on three-year rite-of-passage
Originally published: Monday, 15th April, 2019
A three-year rite-of-passage for two German journeymen saw them pass through town last week, where they discussed their travels, experiences and underlying journey with Callum Marshall.
Miners’ Reunion added to Heritage Festival
Originally published: Monday, 15th April, 2019
A reunion dinner for past and present miners and unionists will be a key addition to the city’s upcoming Heritage Festival.
West women are winners
Originally published: Monday, 15th April, 2019
West’s long wait for success in the women’s competition came to an end on Saturday as they took out the Lightning Cup in a fiery and hard-fought final.
Can’t hide fish kill
Originally published: Saturday, 13th April, 2019
Nearly two thirds of the nation knows about the mass fish deaths at Menindee and about half think the management of the river system is bad, a new survey has found.
Volunteers help dogs in Myanmar
Originally published: Saturday, 13th April, 2019
Emma Perry and Tarny Hoysted recently returned from a volunteer trip to Mandalay in Myanmar (Burma) where they helped hundreds of dogs in need.
Exhibition open
Originally published: Saturday, 13th April, 2019
Melbourne artist James Price last night opened his exhibition of more than 800 faces from Broken Hill’s history at the old Broken Hill Housewives Association building.
Kick start for Bulldog pups
Originally published: Saturday, 13th April, 2019
The North Football Club welcomes back Steven “Lips” Lihou as the U/11 Auskick coach and U/13s and U/15s coordinator for 2019.
Gunslinger Grossi goes back-to-back
Originally published: Friday, 12th April, 2019
Broken Hill’s Ben Grossi has further established himself as one of Australia’s best single-action shooters with a fifth Australian championship win last weekend in Victoria.
Fishing racket smashed
Originally published: Friday, 12th April, 2019
An illegal fishing enterprise on the Darling River has been busted and a man charged with stealing and selling 12 tonnes of Golden Perch worth about $200,000.
EPA impressed
Originally published: Friday, 12th April, 2019
The NSW EPA Board said it was impressed with the measures in place to protect Broken Hill’s environment.
Trees in the pipeline
Originally published: Friday, 12th April, 2019
With Murray River water now making its way into local homes from the Wentworth to Broken Hill pipeline, WaterNSW said preliminary work was underway to replace the trees destroyed in the pipeline’s construction.
“Inspiring performer” hosts workshops
Originally published: Thursday, 11th April, 2019
From Friday to Sunday, a highly respected and inspiring performer, teacher and composer, Mark Walton, will be in Broken Hill to conduct orchestral workshops with the Broken Hill Civic Orchestra.
New RSL banner for ANZAC service
Originally published: Thursday, 11th April, 2019
Two local Army veterans have helped to design a new banner that will be used in this month’s ANZAC Day Service.
Testing for dust disease
Originally published: Thursday, 11th April, 2019
The Lung Bus will be in the city next month to provide health assessments on workers at risk of developing a workplace dust disease.
Wilcannia kids join Celtic
Originally published: Thursday, 11th April, 2019
Some young soccer players in Wilcannia are set to join the local competition after the Celtic United club offered them an spot in their Under 12s.
Battlers form river alliance
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th April, 2019
Irrigators in southern NSW have formed an alliance with local river campaigners in the battle to save the Darling and “The Kakadu of the South”.
Horse clinics for suicide awareness
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th April, 2019
4BP Horses are going to start a new round of suicide awareness clinics in Aboriginal communities following a great start to their program in the last several months.
Cosies for High Tea
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th April, 2019
Tea cosies made by the ladies at Shorty O’Neil Village have been generously donated to an upcoming high-tea being hosted by the local Country Women’s Association.
Crossing streams
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th April, 2019
Headspace Broken Hill and the Clinic 9 BH Sexual Health Clinic have joined forces to promote a “Pee for $50” competition as part of NSW Youth Week.
Grief turns to joy for Scouts
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th April, 2019
The Third Broken Hill Sea Scouts had five bales of plastic bottles and cans that they were planning to sell as a fundraiser stolen from their premises over the weekend.
Massive drug bust
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th April, 2019
A man has faced court after cannabis worth more than a million dollars was found by police when they stopped his van in Rakow Street in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Culture showcased for new teachers
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th April, 2019
A program that gives teachers a closer understanding of the association of Aboriginal people with the Far West was held recently.
Illegal pumping “unfounded”
Originally published: Tuesday, 9th April, 2019
Reports of illegal water pumping in the north were unfounded, according to the NSW Natural Resources Access Regulator.
Bread cart revamp
Originally published: Monday, 8th April, 2019
An historic bread cart from the old Forner’s Bakery is to be restored to its original condition.
Two new advisory groups for WLLS
Originally published: Monday, 8th April, 2019
Following face to face meetings, two newly appointed Western Local Land Services (WLLS) advisory groups have identified a number of opportunities they’d like the organisation to explore and achieve within the coming years.
800 Souls exhibition
Originally published: Monday, 8th April, 2019
Over 800 images of local characters both past and present will adorn the interior of the Broken Hill Housewives Association to celebrate the lives of those that have made the Hill their home over the years.
Federal Election polling officials needed in Western NSW: AEC
Originally published: Monday, 8th April, 2019
The Australian Electoral Commission has called on Western New South Wales residents to register their interest in being a polling official for the upcoming federal election.
Deb rides for home
Originally published: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
Menindee local Deb Newitt is riding a horse 122 kilometres from Pooncarie to Menindee next week to raise money for the Menindee Tourism Association and help her home town.
Wheels go round on 648km Rotary trek
Originally published: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
Twenty Rotary club members on bicycles rode 648 kilometres from Victor Harbor to Broken Hill for this weekend’s annual Rotary Conference.
Treat yourself and help our Silverlea
Originally published: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
A cake stall and sausage sizzle is being held today to raise money for the beleaguered Silverlea Early Childhood Services.
Fair result, says mayor
Originally published: Saturday, 6th April, 2019
Broken Hill Mayor and Labor candidate for Barwon at the state election, Darriea Turley, said the change in the seat was welcome.
City highlights heritage
Originally published: Friday, 5th April, 2019
Broken Hill will be treated to a week and a half of historical activities to mark the Heritage Festival.
Bulldogs welcome all to beaut new home
Originally published: Friday, 5th April, 2019
The North Football Club will open its doors to the public tomorrow after four months of renovations to the clubrooms that have resulted in a total revamp.
Young outback farmer has much to share
Originally published: Friday, 5th April, 2019
The opportunities in the agricultural industry were immense, according to young farmer Anika Molesworth.
Big opportunities in push for outback
Originally published: Friday, 5th April, 2019
A state government tourism group was in town this week to explore Broken Hill and discuss with the Mayor opportunities for increasing tourism.
‘Locust’ movie created a buzz
Originally published: Thursday, 4th April, 2019
Locals who took part in the film “Locust” will be travelling to the Gold Coast soon to watch its screen debut.
Firies lend helping hand
Originally published: Thursday, 4th April, 2019
Local firies have started their smoke alarm initiative in the homes of Legatees as they look to keep the community safe.
Autism network finishing up
Originally published: Thursday, 4th April, 2019
A local autism network developed to support families will disband at the end of June.
Aged care services in happy merger
Originally published: Thursday, 4th April, 2019
The city’s renowned Far West HACC service has officially become part of a larger organisation, LiveBetter.
Ovals “bypassed”
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019
Councillor Tom Kennedy’s $3.2m wish list for the ovals and parks of the town was bypassed by Council on Wednesday night.
Sweet treats to broaden horizons
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019
Cupcakes were in abundance yesterday at North Public School where they were sold to raise money for Stuart House in Sydney.
Players need to commit: Rumble
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019
The Outback Rugby League (ORL) is set to go ahead in 2019 and the League is putting a call out to all interested players to register for the clubs nominated.
Netball talent takes next step
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019
Three Broken Hill netballers will soon be heading across the country after being selected for specialised netball academies.
Cruel blow dealt to Silverlea
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd April, 2019
Silverlea has had a grant application for funding rejected by the government, complicating an already desperate situation for the school after it lost $210,000 in funding from the NSW Government last year.
North, Central dominate awards
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019
Codie Howard has capped off North’s dominant year by winning the Denis Watts Medal as A Grade’s best player for the 2018/19 season at last night’s Barrier District Cricket League presentation.
Great community event
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019
Maari Ma and Deadly Choices combined forces to hold a hugely successful Rugby 7s tournament at the Memorial Oval on Friday night.
Bushy White still has surprises up sleeves
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019
Most Hillites, as well as zillions of tourists from all over the world, have visited Kevin “Bushy” White’s Mineral Art and Mining Museum.
Mayor welcomes portfolio split
Originally published: Tuesday, 2nd April, 2019
The NSW Nationals have kept their hold on the water and agriculture portfolios but Broken Hill’s mayor says she can work with them.
Marvels win AFLX
Originally published: Monday, 1st April, 2019
The MJG Engineering Marvels came away with the win in Broken Hill’s AFLX exhibition held on Saturday at the Memorial Oval.
Stalled pipe work blocks access
Originally published: Monday, 1st April, 2019
A contractor has abandoned an excavator in front of an Argent Street house, frustrating the home-owner who needs access for his wheelchair-bound wife.
Healthy Hip Week
Originally published: Monday, 1st April, 2019
As Healthy Hip Week approaches, Karen Harding is looking to raise more awareness in the city, after her daughter received a late diagnosis of hip dysplasia.
Dubbo facility ‘won’t help’ Far West
Originally published: Monday, 1st April, 2019
Dubbo is being given $3 million for a live-in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre but that would not be much help to people in the Far West, according to the president of the Far West Law Society.
