Arts & Entertainment

  • Art made at research station

    Art made at research station

    FOWLERS Gap research station housed artists from throughout the country for the last week, who’d travelled to the region to undertake a multimedia arts workshop…

  • Still flying high

    Still flying high

    A GROUP of former Qantas apprentices from the 1978 intake, affectionately known as “33J”, have proven that true mateship and a shared love of adventure…

  • Waste fees waived

    Waste fees waived

    WASTE removal fees have been waived for the Sulphide Street Railway Museum after a large amount of rubble was found during repair works. Broken Hill…

  • The face of art

    The face of art

    ARTIST Patty Bover used to think she was bad at art. That was until 13 years ago, when she signed up for a course teaching…

  • The mineral collection that is no more

    The mineral collection that is no more

    THE Milton Lavers Mineral Collection was arguably the finest assembly of Broken Hill minerals that ever existed. Housed in a magical backyard gallery built specially…

  • Corner store a piece of history

    Corner store a piece of history

    BELIEVED to be one of the oldest functioning corner stores in the country, Shelley’s Corner Store on the corner of Lane and Iodide Streets has…

  • From hair to handmade jewellery

    From hair to handmade jewellery

    KAREN Underwood’s idea of “switching off” from work when she gets home in the evening might not seem relaxing to most. After finishing the day…

  • Textile artist awarded

    Textile artist awarded

    LOCAL Barkandji artist Krystle Evans has been awarded the Joyce Spencer Award for 2025, receiving financial support to assist her presenting a solo exhibition called…

  • Mining org bought

    THE acquisition of Broken Hill Mines Limited has been completed. Broken Hill Mines Limited, formerly Coolabah Metals Limited, has announced the completion of its acquisition…

  • Spirit of the bush open for entries

    Spirit of the bush open for entries

    RURAL Aid has launched their sixth Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition this week, encouraging entries that capture the resilience and beauty of life throughout…

  • From the Outback to the high seas

    From the Outback to the high seas

    NINETEEN year old Broken Hill resident, Lewis Burton, recently returned from a voyage sailing from Darwin to Broome, despite having never sailed before in his…

  • Gymkhana shines with sunny return

    Gymkhana shines with sunny return

    AFTER a washout led to the cancellation of Milparinka’s Gymkhana last year, the event returned on the weekend and attendees were greeted with perfect weather…

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