News
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Get rolling for some serious fun
EVERY Wednesday an old gymnasium-turned-rink next to Memorial Oval comes to life with lights, music and action as keen roller skaters spend the evening gliding…
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Council news in brief
Support for defibrillators COUNCIL has supported a new Private Member’s Bill to have defibrillators installed in public buildings along with all public transport. But Mayor…
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Instructor drought plagues aero club
AFTER more than 80 years of operation the Broken Hill Aero Club, based at the airport, is seeking instructors and new young members to keep…
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Outage ‘outrage’ erupts
NEW South Wales National Party leader Dugald Saunders has criticised what he called a “lack of urgency” in the State Government’s response to power outages…
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Plaza beginning to look a lot like Christmas
DUE to the Town Square upgrade, the City Council’s annual Christmas display has been moved to the Civic Centre Plaza this year. Installations started this…
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Feds move to cap scams
FEDERAL Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland as announced Commonwealth Government will introducing a new SMS ID register. The effort is part of an attempt to…
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Tribune for pioneering grazier
A WEST Darling grazier, remarkable in her time for running two sheep stations, has passed away at the age of 99. Marie Elder and her…
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Local artist’s fashion bag goes viral
A LOCAL artist’s printed calico bags have gone viral after sightings of Japanese superstar, Fujii Kaze, with one on social media. Kaze is a Japanese…
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Green View Cobalt Project footprint increases
A COBALT mining project, 35 kilometres from the city, is taking positive steps and continues to be assessed. Green View Cobalt Project, which is owned…
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Lord returns to the Hill
ROYAL Flying Doctor Service donor, board member and founder of the RFDS – Friends in the UK, Baron Glendonbrook Michael David Bishop, has spent the…
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Youth have say at Sydney summit
YOUNG people from Broken Hill attended the NSW Youth Summit in Sydney last week, giving them the opportunity to discuss key issues with government officials.…
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Charged with dangerous device
BROKEN Hill Fire and Rescue have joined the chorus of firefighters warning people about the dangers of lithium batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are the fastest growing…