News
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Goodbye pussy cat, maybe
THE Greens have introduced a bill this week to New South Wales Parliament that would create a responsibility for cat owners to prevent their animal…
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From ocean to Outback by bike
AN environmental scientist purchased a bicycle, borrowed some items from friends and took off from Bondi – hitting Broken Hill over the weekend. Lochie Hill…
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Millions needed to reduce lead levels
OPTIONS to ensure blood lead levels in Broken Hill continue to reduce are being explored by the Environmental Protection Authority, after a review conducted by…
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Old Saltbush wins national award
THE Old Saltbush Restaurant has been voted the Best Tourism Restaurant at the Restaurants and Caterers Australia Awards for Excellence this week. The Old Saltbush…
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Making their debut
Debutants from across the district were joined by their families, friends and the wider community at the 2025 Broken Hill Civic Ball last Friday evening.…
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Year 12s face final challenge
EXAMS are often the most worrying time of schooling for most people, it’s 13 years of preparation that culminates in a challenging four week period…
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Five legends at Nanua
HIDDEN 150 kilometres south of Broken Hill is the Nanua Picnic Race Club, whose members this weekend held another Gymkhana. While it didn’t quite have…
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Wilcannia weir still waiting
PARKES MP Jamie Chaffey met with Wilcannia community members about the future of the town’s troubled weir project. Mr Chaffey said the town had been…
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Did the Earth move for you?
AT 9.21am Wednesday, October 28, an earthquake shook Broken Hill, Geoscience Australia reporting a 3.0-magnitude quake at a “very shallow” depth of 6.1 kilometres, the…
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Man and woman dead after underground mine explosion at Cobar
A HEARTBREAKING incident in an outback town has left two people dead and another in hospital after an underground mine explosion. Emergency services were called…
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What’s on in Broken Hill?
FRIDAY Welcome Table Junction Hotel, 4.30pm Come grab a drink with people who have just recently started to call Broken Hill home. Pink Gala Fundraiser…
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Rex gets lifeline as buyer steps in
THE future of regional airline Rex appears assured after US-based air operator Air T entered a sale and implementation deed with administrators. Regional Express Holdings…












