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Parkinson’s survey seeks input
PARKINSONS Australia is encouraging people to participate in a nationwide survey aimed at supporting the education of health professionals. The confidential survey is conducted in…
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Former local writes about the ‘magic years’
FORMER local Robert McLean has written about the town's 'magic years' from 1950 to 1970 creating a book that blends memoir and social history. McLean's book, The Town Like No…
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Actors needed at Theatre 44
ANYONE considering adding acting to their list of hobbies to take up in 2026 is invited to attend Theatre 44’s open day between 4pm and 6pm on Sunday, where the…
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Mining to start mid-year
Broken Hill Mines, BHM, is moving full steam ahead at the Pinnacles mine, with site preparation, drilling, and staff recruitment underway for a restart in June 2026. “Broken Hill has…
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Broken Hill loses last bookie
FOR the last decade and a half Doug Carroll held the title of the World's Oldest Bookmaker - with talks of him going into the Guinness World Record book. Sadly,…
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Smokies fast on residential fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire on Cummins Street last week. The blaze appeared to break out at the back of the Cummins Street house on Thursday. Crews were quick…
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Commitment to community honoured
TWELVE people were honoured at the Broken Hill City Council’s Australia Day Event with Australia Day Awards for their service to the community. Professor Ian Plimer, a geologist and author,…
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Lease granted for new preschool
A NEW preschool looks set to open in the coming weeks after a lease was approved for the space formerly occupied by Playtime Preschool. At Broken Hill City Council's Ordinary…
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Councillors forced to find their feet
NEW rules introduced by the New South Wales State Government will see councillors stand to speak in council meetings. At this month's ordinary council meeting on Wednesday, the first for…
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Heat kills 100s of fish
HUNDREDS of fish have died near Weir 32 at Menindee this week as temperatures soared to about 50 degrees Celsius along the river and water temperatures climbed to about 28…
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Power and produce gone
AS a prolonged heatwave continued to put stress on the electricity network this week, related power outages caused Coles to dumb a large amount of products. The supermarket was impacted…