For two years, Edie-lee has struggled with a mental health system so under-funded that she’s basically been told to come back when her daughter is either suicidal or has threatened to kill someone else. “They’re still holding that line,” says Edie-lee. “She’s got to be close to suicide before they’ll see her. Or homicide – threat of suicide or homicide, is what we’re dealing with.”
Month: November 2021
Trio to swim across Menindee Lakes
A trio consisting of two local swimmers are set to attempt a swim of over 20 kilometres across the Menindee Lake and Lake Cawndilla to raise funds and awareness for Lifeline.
Firefighting females join the ‘permanents’
Broken Hill’s 238 Fire Station has two new Permanent Firefighters, with Kristy Ramsay and Saraiha Rakete joining the ranks.
Station feud may topple top cop
The entire South Australian law enforcement network may crumble if new allegations of corruption are proven.
At long last, a weir
The Wilcannia Weir is finally happening after decades of fighting.
The Mundi Mundi Lines
Those flying over the Mundi Mundi Plains recently would be forgiven for thinking we’ve been visited by aliens.
Local gets Archie prize
A Broken Hill photographer has claimed first place in a popular art competition.
Finals Fever
The Broken Hill Soccer season resumes this weekend, with the association having made the decision to jump straight into finals.
Ivy loses her locks for other kids
In a moment of pint-sized sacrifice, Broken Hill’s Ivy Hinton, who is all of five years old, cut her gorgeous long hair so that other kids less fortunate can use it to make them happy.
Cricket Season Start 2021-22
Cricket season is upon us, with the Women’s, B Grade and A Grade all kicking off their matches for the 2021/2022 season this weekend. The A Grade team captains (from left) South’s Ben Franklyn, North’s Tobias Hack, Central’s Jarred Paull and West’s Mackenzie Attard are keen for the first round of the season.