Patients are travelling to Mildura for hearing procedures that can be undertaken in Broken Hill.
Month: July 2022
Broken Hill COVID update
COVID cases in Broken Hill are increasing with 562 cases this week, a rise of 120 in the past seven days.
Professor David Lyle’s immense contribution to our region
David Lyle has certainly made his mark since arriving in Broken Hill 27 years ago, setting up the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health (BHUDRH), while retirement beckons he continues to help students with their research and is committed to the community he’s embraced.
Back on the black – South Broken Hill Golf Club gets repair funding
South Broken Hill Golf Club is to receive funds to mend storm damage on the golf course.
Rail services on track to reopen
The Main Western Line is on track to reopen to critical freight services next week. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said critical freight operations will return to full capacity at night from next week, and passenger services are expected to resume from July, 30. This is two weeks earlier than anticipated, thanks […]
Broken Hill Community Inc celebrates 20 years
Broken Hill Community Inc is a great example of a space designed by the community for the community.
New Wilcannia Weir on its way
After forty years of calling for a new weir the Wilcannia community finally has an Environmental Impact Statement to review.
The War on Waste Menindee Market Day postponed
The War on Waste Market Day in Menindee, due to happen tomorrow, has been postponed until Sunday, July 31. The Broken Hill Small Business Association have been working with the Menindee Branch of the CWA to hold the markets as a regular event. The two organisations will be signing a memorandum of understanding to kick […]
Foot and Mouth surveillance ramped up: Fragments found in meat at Adelaide Airport
Viral fragments of foot-and-mouth disease were found in a meat product at Adelaide airport this week following an increase in bio-securing screening following fragments of African swine fever also being detected in Melbourne.
Thumper trucks on the move across our region
A slow-moving convoy of trucks will help uncover the origins of ancient supercontinents by sending vibrations deep into the Earth to build a picture of what lies beneath south-eastern Australia, including in the Broken Hill area.