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.
February, 2021
‘Super’ Cooper’s goodbye
Originally published: Saturday, 27th February, 2021
After servicing and selling bicycles locally for 25 years, Rickie Cooper has sold Town ‘N’ Country Bicycles.
Magpies hungry for footy
Originally published: Saturday, 27th February, 2021
The Central Football Club have taken to the field early for an intra-club game as part of their preseason training.
Big plans for chairman
Originally published: Saturday, 27th February, 2021
Carpentaria Resources have appointed a new Executive Chairman who is determined to get the ball rolling again on the Hawsons Iron Project. Bryan Granzien became the new Executive Chairman, in December last year, after a board spill campaign saw him elected into the position. Mr Granzien said the board spill was led by the previous chairman in part with a large Chinese investor in the company that tried on four occasions to overthrow the board.
Mildura Health Fund expands to Broken Hill
Originally published: Saturday, 27th February, 2021
A unique partnership between two organisations will bring face-to-face private health services to the Broken Hill community.
Building backlog
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th February, 2021
Staff losses and recruitment troubles at the Broken Hill City Council’s planning department has led to a backlog in construction certificate approvals.
Ivy realises her dream
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th February, 2021
Ivy Anderson’s dream of becoming an author has come true with her story book being printed thanks to her mother.
Ramping up animal control
Originally published: Wednesday, 24th February, 2021
The problem of roaming cats and dogs needs to be address by Council, according to a local Councillor but it would come at a considerable cost.
Feeling the love
Originally published: Saturday, 20th February, 2021
Love Our Community has created a Food and Family project in an effort to support the community.
Support for local students
Originally published: Saturday, 20th February, 2021
Three students will be supported in their university studies this year after being awarded Foundation Broken Hill Skillshare Education Grants.
Testing clinic to close
Originally published: Saturday, 20th February, 2021
Broken Hill’s COVID testing clinics will drop to just one location after continual low testing numbers.
Tell us a story
Originally published: Saturday, 20th February, 2021
A director and a cinematographer will be in the city next week and are looking for local stories to capture.
Satellite monitors water flows
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th February, 2021
Partnering with the MDBA and Geoscience Australia, NRAR conducted the largest and most systematic monitoring effort in its history.
Grace follows her passion
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th February, 2021
LiveBetter has congratulated Grace Dowton after her massive achievement of attaining a Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Silver City quartet in round robin
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th February, 2021
The Broken Hill rink of lead Peter Merritt, Jeffery Rushworth, Brad Lane and skipper, Peter Gageler participated in the Men’s Round Robin Lawn Bowls Tournament.
Window opens up kiosk
Originally published: Wednesday, 17th February, 2021
After a long eleven and a half months the Broken Hill Hospital Kiosk has reopened; much to the delight of hospital staff and community members alike.
Ready to listen
Originally published: Saturday, 13th February, 2021
Locals and activists in the region are feeling positive about a recent inquiry meeting into water infrastructure.
Hotel will go on
Originally published: Saturday, 13th February, 2021
The Tibooburra Hotel has burnt down leaving only its sandstone shell after a fire broke out overnight around 11.30pm on Wednesday.
Selling out fast
Originally published: Saturday, 13th February, 2021
With four weeks until St Pats, two of the four ticketed sites have sold out with a number of people on a waiting list.
Full to the brim
Originally published: Saturday, 13th February, 2021
Landcare Broken Hill has decided to more than double its nursery component at the Centre for Community in Beryl Street.
Joy flows
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th February, 2021
The Darling River is flowing and the Wilcannia Weir has precious water trickling across its rocks; which means for a very happy community in Wilcannia.
A Grade Tennis returns
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th February, 2021
Broken Hill’s best tennis players will return to the court for the first time in 2021 as the Open A Grade Summer competition kicks off on Thursday night.
New members invited
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th February, 2021
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) Broken Hill Cadet Division is opening its doors for new members to come along and join.
Sandy to lead the Lizards
Originally published: Wednesday, 10th February, 2021
It could only happen at a Shinglebacks AGM where the secretary announces to the meeting he is stepping down; only to be then elected president.
Sport precinct in motion
Originally published: Saturday, 6th February, 2021
A $2 million sporting precinct will be developed thanks to funding from the Resources for Regions.
Taking part in vaccine rollout
Originally published: Saturday, 6th February, 2021
The Federal Government has invited community pharmacies across the country to take part in administering the COVID-19 vaccine over the coming months.
Red alert hits Lakes
Originally published: Saturday, 6th February, 2021
A red alert warning for blue-green algae has been issued by Water NSW for the Lower Darling River.
Opal fever hits town
Originally published: Saturday, 6th February, 2021
Opal fever has taken over and a small town in the region is playing its role.
First meeting for Broken Hill Historical Society
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021
After an absence of 10 months because of COVID-19 the Broken Hill Historical Society is holding it’s first general meeting for the community and members.
COVID cancels Agfair
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021
Concerns over future border closures has prompted the cancellation of Agfair this year.
Race meet on track
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021
In a year like no other, the St Pats Races will go ahead in March as what will be a normal race meeting.
Silver City talent
Originally published: Wednesday, 3rd February, 2021
For the first time in over a decade, the Barrier District Cricket League have five players selected in the Murray District Barrier (MDB) zone team.
