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Friday, December 27, 2024

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RFDS fleet cruising

RFDS South Eastern Section executive general manager of Aviation and Operations Mark Davey has released a statement assuring locals that it has no imminent plans to upgrade its fleet, and will continue to fly into small...

21 Dec 2024
Health

Kiosk funds purchase of equipment

BROKEN Hill Hospital’s Kiosk Auxiliary volunteers have donated $161,313.30 to the hospital and Far West Local Health District to purchase much-needed medical equipment. The money was donated earlier this year and has funded the...

14 Dec 2024
Health

Aged care homes nearly full

STAFF and infrastructure issues have left a local nursing homes nearly at capacity with limited beds for locals seeking care. Regional general manager of Southern Cross Care Broken Hill Larni Baird said that all three Southern Cross...

29 Nov 2024
News

16 days to break the cycle

ANNUAL campaign 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is coming to Broken Hill and surrounding regions. and proponents are aiming to raise awareness and provide resources for those experiencing violence. The 16 Days event occurs annually...

23 Nov 2024
Health

Plans expanded for health service

THE town’s hospital will see an upgraded emergency department and new key health worker accommodation, along with a new mental health unit as part of the Broken Hill Health Service Redevelopment. Meanwhile, a new acute mental health inpatient unit...

21 Nov 2024
Health

Rise in syphilis in Far West

By Wade StephensSYPHILIS infections are rising across the Far West Local Health District, prompting a plea from health professionals to prioritise sexual health. FWLHD director of public health Priscilla Stanley said there had been twenty reported...

19 Nov 2024
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Supply issues impact health devices

BROKEN Hill resident Leroy Johnson was left in the dark by energy company Transgrid this week when the power outages affected his ability to use his life-saving dialysis machine. Mr Johnson requires use of the device three times a week to clean...

04 Nov 2024
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Film addresses mental health

By Em JensenSILVER City Cinema will host a special screening of Solstice on Thursday, a documentary exploring one small community’s response to the current mental health crisis. It will be led by local Albury couple Annette and Stuart Baker, whose...

03 Nov 2024
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Stolen generator a hit to pharmacy stock

THE theft of a generator from a local pharmacy during Broken Hill’s power outage spoiled medications and could lead to delays while they are restocked, a partner of the business said. Police opened an investigation after Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse...

24 Oct 2024