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  • Stolen generator a hit to pharmacy stock

    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,…

  • Fire danger season

    Fire danger season

    THE beginning of October marked the start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period, with locals urged to stay alert and prepare. The…

  • Where we’re at: 3.30pm power crisis update

    Where we’re at: 3.30pm power crisis update

    POWER was finally restored to Broken Hill and neighbouring communities of Menindee and Wilcannia overnight, after up to 30 hours without electricity since the back-up…

  • Fifty-year wait worth it for reunion

    Fifty-year wait worth it for reunion

    Broken Hill High School’s class of 1974-1979 celebrated its 50th anniversary over the first weekend of October, with organiser Denise Higgins describing the event as…

  • Outback spirit captured in revered exhibition

    Outback spirit captured in revered exhibition

    BROKEN Hill City Art Gallery’s annual acquisitive art award The Pro Hart Outback Art Prize recently returned for 2024, with artists from throughout Australia invited…

  • New training program to help community groups

    New training program to help community groups

    Foundation Broken Hill is hosting a new seven-session training program beginning in November, aiming to train new volunteers and upskill community groups, associations and NFP…

  • Countback adopted

    Countback adopted

    COUNCIL has resolved that if there are any vacancies within the office they will be filled using a countback of votes. At the Extraordinary Council…

  • Storm causes power outage

    Storm causes power outage

    BROKEN Hill residents went through a 26 degree night without power after a severe storm damaged critical electricity lines. More than 10,000 customers lost power…

  • Truck rolls on highway

    Truck rolls on highway

    AN empty stock truck has rolled on the Silver City Highway overnight, with the crash causing delays and reducing traffic down to one lane for…

  • Show shines!

    Show shines!

    THE Silver City Show returned to Memorial Oval in September, bringing rides and entertainment to Broken Hill for its 135th year. According Silver City Pastoral…

  • Cowboys and cowgirls battle for buckles

    Cowboys and cowgirls battle for buckles

    TIBOOBURRA Sports Club hosted another successful gymkhana, bikekhana, and rodeo event on the first weekend of October.“We were delighted to see a turn out of…

  • Culture and country celebrated

    Culture and country celebrated

    BARKINDJI / Malyangaapa man Leroy Johnson said he was tired of Indigenous community only gathering for funerals. “We wanted to have a gathering for good,…

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