80 years ago today, 22 scared women walked into the sea and were machine gunned down.
Month: February 2022
Basketball action back on
Basketballers in Broken Hill of all ages are enjoying being back on the court. Players in various divisions have looked forward to matches since the return of the local competition earlier this month.
Another collision on Galena Street
Emergency services attended another collision on Galena Street on Monday evening.
Roses are red, violets are blue
It’s not all roses and chocolates, but love and kindness are more important than ever as we enter our third year of COVID. Some locals reflected on love to the Barrier Truth, ahead of Valentine’s Day on Monday.
Collision outside Globe on Sunday
A woman was taken to hospital on Sunday after a two car crash on the corner of Galena St and Mercury St
Health Care broadens education aspirations
An extended placement program for Nursing Students is currently being trialled across Far Western NSW to address workforce shortages and provide better health care across rural and remote communities.
Support for Indigenous university students
Traineeships and scholarships for first nations people have been in the news recently with Indigenous Scholarships for Nursing and Midwifery. Cory Paulson has recently graduated with a Bachelors in Mental Health and is continuing his studies in honours this year.
Murray’s back in town
Musician Neil Murray will return to Broken Hill to perform a live show for locals this month. After two decades, the singer-songwriter has booked a gig at the Palace Hotel on February 26.
Ribbons cut for Pooncarie Pre-school
Pooncarie residents have welcomed the opening of the town’s first accredited pre-school. The nearest pre-school, which was 116kms away in Dareton, meant that most children were previously getting remotely-educated through ‘School of the Air’.
Ready to play Siebler Park
The teacher who carefully planted the original Siebler Park Oval at Burke Ward, Mr Siebler, (with the help of students) would be thrilled to see the oval brought back to its former glory.