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, 2020
Barrier Truth branching out
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th December, 2020
A selection of Barrier Truth staff have created a new in-house venture which is being called “Barrier Truth Design”.
Harness racing plans big season
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th December, 2020
Harness Racing is set to return to Broken Hill as meetings will officially kick off on Saturday, February 6.
Cobalt project gains momentum
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th December, 2020
The Broken Hill Cobalt Project has begun constructing a demonstration plant on Kanandah Road, as they move into their first stage of development.
Wellbeing in the light
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th December, 2020
This year Western Landcare and Local Land Services partnered with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) Mental Health Team to bring a wellbeing focus to this year’s Life and Light Photography competition.
Car razed
Originally published: Wednesday, 30th December, 2020
Another car has been stolen and set alight in the city and the latest victim, Cohen Chapman, is upset and frustrated.
Tobias to captain again
Originally published: Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020
An SA Outbacks player in 2020, North Broken Hill’s Tobias Hack will lead Murray Districts Barrier (MDB) side at the 2021 South Australian Senior Country Cricket Championships, which will be held jointly in Adelaide and the Barossa Valley over the week, starting Sunday January 31.
FWLHD staff embrace Christmas decorating cheer
Originally published: Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020
Staff across the Far West LHD ramped up the Christmas cheer with this year’s Christmas Decoration Competition and really challenged the judging panel in choosing a winner!
Welcome to the Far West
Originally published: Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020
Health professionals looking to work for the Far West Local Health District have a new exciting way to gain insight into the District with a new ‘Welcome to the Far West LHD’ video launched this week.
Mining company gets into the spirit of Christmas
Originally published: Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020
Tronox has generously donated a variety of bikes and other outdoor equipment for Lifeline’s annual Christmas toy hampers.
COVID tests won’t stop
Originally published: Saturday, 19th December, 2020
Testing and screening for COVID-19 will be maintained during the Christmas and New Year holiday period by the Far West Local Health District with some changes to the existing operations.
GM cops serve from Ombudsman
Originally published: Saturday, 19th December, 2020
The NSW Ombudsman delivered a scathing review of decisions made by City Council and General Manager James Roncon in a report tabled in NSW parliament this week.
A thing of beauty
Originally published: Saturday, 19th December, 2020
This time next week Christmas will have been and gone, but there is still time to do your last minute Christmas shopping.
Young mining students make the grade
Originally published: Wednesday, 16th December, 2020
Nine school leavers have graduated from Robinson College after completing a pilot program in mining.
Tyres dumped in scrub
Originally published: Wednesday, 16th December, 2020
People are being urged to keep an eye out for tyres dumped illegally in the bush.
Church of the Hill
Originally published: Wednesday, 16th December, 2020
On Monday, it was the 140-year anniversary since the first meeting of the Church of Christ in Broken Hill.
C’mon Southies, get motivated
Originally published: Saturday, 12th December, 2020
The South Football Club was forced to postpone their Annual General Meeting (AGM) last weekend due to a lack of numbers,
Scouts celebrate high achievers
Originally published: Saturday, 12th December, 2020
The Scout of the year awards for 3rd Broken Hill Sea Scouts were celebrated this week at their annual presentation night and Christmas celebration.
Popular officer calls it a day
Originally published: Saturday, 12th December, 2020
After 37 years in the NSW Police Force, Inspector Malcolm Andrews has retired from his role at the Barrier Police District.
Retired couple in cat rescue
Originally published: Saturday, 12th December, 2020
A compassionate retired Broken Hill couple have gone above and beyond to help address the city’s stray cat problem by establishing a cat rescue on their premises, funded from their own pockets.
Fingerlings of hope
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th December, 2020
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian helped release 60,000 baby Murray Cod into the Darling River at Menindee this week.
Lions, car dealer deliver for Vinnies
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th December, 2020
Sixty Christmas cakes have been donated to St Vincent de Pauls for locals in need to help spread the festive spirit.
St Pat’s readies for 2021 meeting
Originally published: Wednesday, 9th December, 2020
St Pat’s will be racing in 2021 with the date for the race meet selected and the committee ready to do their part in ensuring its a success.
Coburn Hotel open for business
Originally published: Saturday, 5th December, 2020
Coburn Hotel and the town of Cockburn, just 45 kms south of Broken Hill, has been thrown another lifeline with the arrival of an adventurous nomadic couple who are working their way around Australia.
School gets into the spirit
Originally published: Saturday, 5th December, 2020
Alma Public School have stepped into the festive season by giving presents to Lifeline Broken Hill Country to Coast for local children in need, in lieu of the usual Ulysses Toy Run.
Well done, Mrs Butler
Originally published: Saturday, 5th December, 2020
Amelia Butler has won Senior Volunteer of the Year at the 2020 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
BJ to lead Dogs
Originally published: Saturday, 5th December, 2020
The North Broken Hill Football Club have elected a veteran Bulldog to lead the club as senior coach for the 2021 season.
Meat draw pulls in community cash
Originally published: Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020
A group of local women began a “Workies Meat Draw” as a way to keep local people and business engaged throughout the COVID period - and it has generated more than $60,000 for the community.
Wilcannia art honour
Originally published: Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020
Five students from Wilcannia Central School have had their artwork selected from among hundreds of entries for the NSW Schools Reconciliation Challenge.
Hall of fame bid
Originally published: Wednesday, 2nd December, 2020
A Regional Sporting Hall of Fame is currently in development thanks to Regional Development Australia Far West.
