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.
January, 2021
Country cup luck
Originally published: Saturday, 30th January, 2021
For the first time in around eight years, the Broken Hill Broncos will have a men’s representative team at the South Australia Senior Country Carnival this weekend.
Fruit fly warning
Originally published: Saturday, 30th January, 2021
Western Local Land Services have issued a warning for locals to be on the lookout for the troublesome Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) in their gardens.
Woman charged over house fire
Originally published: Saturday, 30th January, 2021
A 38-year-old woman has been charged after a Railway Town home was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday.
Patrick finds his voice
Originally published: Saturday, 30th January, 2021
Patrick Reincke has found a new calling, literally.
Ball dominates bat
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th January, 2021
Broken Hill has beaten Red Cliffs by 11 runs in a low scoring affair at Alma Oval on Sunday.
Fears for family property
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th January, 2021
Fourth generation graziers, Robert and Jodie Pearce are completely against a new waste facility project.
Police commander honoured
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th January, 2021
Former Commander of the Barrier Police District, Detective Superintendent Paul Smith was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the Australia Day Honours yesterday.
Our star citizen
Originally published: Wednesday, 27th January, 2021
Broken Hill’s most successful amateur astronomer, Trevor Barry has been awarded the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.
‘Tune In’ winner announced
Originally published: Saturday, 23rd January, 2021
Jim Slater has been awarded the overall winner of the ‘Tune In’ Mental Health Month online art competition with his striking artwork titled ‘My Happy Place’.
Tradition returns
Originally published: Saturday, 23rd January, 2021
A 30 year tradition will be resurrected on Sunday as the Barrier District Cricket League hit off against the Red Cliffs Cricket Association.
Locals recognised
Originally published: Saturday, 23rd January, 2021
Locals will be able to celebrate those who made an outstanding contribution to the community with the Australia Day ceremony next week.
Upgrade fast tracked
Originally published: Saturday, 23rd January, 2021
The million dollar makeover of Queen Elizabeth Park has been fast tracked by the state government.
Bright future for Truth
Originally published: Wednesday, 20th January, 2021
This time last year, I was in Fiji with a little bean in my belly. The COVID virus was a far off flu that wouldn’t reach Australia’s shores.
Thousands lose power due to crash
Originally published: Wednesday, 20th January, 2021
Essential Energy and emergency crews responded quickly over the weekend when 4,000 homes lost power after a car crashed into a power pole.
50,000 reasons to smile
Originally published: Wednesday, 20th January, 2021
The Ride for Quinny was a major success, raising over $50,000 for Lifeline Broken Hill in honour of a much-loved member of the Broken Hill community.
City gets new Salvos officers
Originally published: Wednesday, 20th January, 2021
Broken Hill has two new Salvation Army officers who are looking forward to contributing to spiritual and social wellbeing in the community.
Fruit fly infestation in the Hill
Originally published: Saturday, 16th January, 2021
Local hobby fruit growers are finding their backyard crops infested with fruit fly; with one grower saying the problem is getting worse.
Coulton wants the jab
Originally published: Saturday, 16th January, 2021
Regional Health Minister and Parkes MP Mark Coulton will be lining up for the COVID vaccine as soon as it is available.
Tribute to a Menindee legend
Originally published: Saturday, 16th January, 2021
Domenic D’Ettorre, who passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, las left a legacy both immeasurable and eternal. He was 87.
Locals take Giant step
Originally published: Saturday, 16th January, 2021
A group of talented local footballers have taken the next step in developing their game; with a selection in the 2021 GWS Giants Academy Squads.
‘Everything’s wrong’: Barwon-Darling River
Originally published: Saturday, 16th January, 2021
Irrigators can no longer pump water from the Barwon-Darling until low river flows improve.
Magpies leading man
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th January, 2021
With a fresh perspective and a wealth of knowledge, Greg Wellington has been appointed as the new senior coach for the Central Football Club.
Desert ‘Dine and Discover’
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th January, 2021
Broken Hill residents will be able to Dine and Discover thanks to a state government initiative.
Indigenous party design competition
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th January, 2021
Australia’s first Indigenous political party are holding a public competition for the design of their party t-shirt.
Fly high, Odette
Originally published: Wednesday, 13th January, 2021
An injured Wedge-tailed Eagle rushed to Dubbo’s Taronga Zoo Hospital has been euthanised, despite locals’ efforts to save her.
Casey back on board with football role
Originally published: Saturday, 9th January, 2021
Colin Casey will put his top tier football knowledge to good use - in the role of Football Operations Coordinator for AFL Broken Hill.
This one’s for ‘Quinny’
Originally published: Saturday, 9th January, 2021
A group of over thirty locals will put their bikes to bitumen next weekend in an effort to raise funds and awareness for men’s mental health.
The road that could revive ‘dying’ towns
Originally published: Saturday, 9th January, 2021
A dirt road running through a remote Shire in Queensland’s south-west corner could hold the key to helping the Far West’s ‘dying’ towns.
Million-dollar kitty
Originally published: Saturday, 9th January, 2021
A ten-day-old kitten, the only one of its litter to survive the hail storm on January 2, has been surrendered to 4-Paw Kitty Galore - a local refuge for stray cats - and will be looking for his forever home in about 11 weeks’ time.
Cheeky send off
Originally published: Thursday, 7th January, 2021
Council’s former General Manager James Roncon has received a tongue in cheek final “farewell” from a local business.
‘Aunty Flo’ to celebrate big milestone
Originally published: Thursday, 7th January, 2021
A local woman known to most people in town as ‘Aunty Flo’ will be celebrating her 100th birthday this weekend.
Heavy rains hit the town
Originally published: Thursday, 7th January, 2021
Filling creeks and local streets, a much needed 14 millimetres of rain fell upon the Broken Hill region. The New Year greeted locals with a torrential downpour that stranded travellers visiting Silverton.
‘Common Sense Prevailed’: SA Border Reopened
Originally published: Thursday, 7th January, 2021
Broken Hill residents can now travel into South Australia as well as Victoria, after months of Mayor Turley lobbying with SA’s Government.
