News
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Legacy lives on at Spotty Burke
In 1971, Broken Hill’s Colin “Spot” Burke retired and cemented himself as one of the best sidecar racers in Australia. Now, more than half a…
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Put brakes on speed limit reductions: MP
FEEDBACK sought on changes to speed limits on rural roads has prompted Barwon MP Roy Butler to put out a petition. The Federal Department of…
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25 years of giving back to the Hill
IT has been 25 years since Foundation Broken Hill was established with the organisation providing a mix of philanthropy, local knowledge, and long-term thinking to…
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New facility to offer modern support
A NEW Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit has opened in Broken Hill with state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff, and it should give people in…
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Olympic gold medallist brings mental health message
IN 2016, a teenager from Port Lincoln, Kyle Chalmers, dived in a pool in Rio, and emerged as a breakout star of Australian sport. Since…
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Day of celebration for Broken Hill footy
ACROSS the four clubs, North, South, West and Central 236 current and former Broken Hill football people descended on the Highway Inn, in suburban Adelaide…
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Y Women markets on again
THE Y Women Craft Market is on this Sunday for those looking for a unique handmade gift in the lead up to Christmas. Locals are…
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Signs approved by Traffic Committee
THE proposed positions for the installation of the new gateway signs have been endorsed. During October’s Broken Hill City Council Local Traffic Committee meeting, the…
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One drink per councillor, per day policy passes
AN expense policy for Broken Hill City Councillors has received approval up despite some rigorous discussion on the matter. Known as the Councillor Support Policy,…
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Voluntary administration for South preschool
IN January, Playtime Preschool ownership expressed a desire to expand the business, however during last week the centre abruptly shut its doors. It was announced…
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Are ewe OK?
THE shearer’s life is a rewarding one, but it can be tough, something Carol Mudford knows only too well. An Agrifutures Rural Women’s 2025 award…
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Works begin to remedy Sturt Park
A TIMELINE for getting Sturt Park reopened has been put in place. After the arson attack that saw a large part of the playground and…












