In what promises to be a truly colourful moment this Friday, the Willyama Visual Art Centre will open its doors for the first time in two years with a celebration of art from both locals and people from away.
Day: 10 August 2022
Premier urged to step in on flood plain harvesting “before it is too late”
An open letter from leading environment and Aboriginal groups calls on NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet to step in and call a halt to planned flood plain water harvesting, citing what they claim is damage to our region’s water supplies and catchment areas.
A new era of climate and energy dawns
The Albanese Government’s Climate Change Bill 2022 passed the House of Representatives on August 4 and now goes to the Senate to be debated.
Free ride continues for Broken Hill youngsters
The free ride will continue for local youngsters throughout the school holidays after the NSW government decided to continue the trial until July of next year.
South Old Timers honour two top Roos
The Old Timers celebrations clicked into full gear on Sunday as the club honoured the 2002 Premiership side and handed out two Top Roo awards as last year’s in-person event was cancelled due to COVID.
BHJSA becoming breeding ground for stars of the future
While soccer doesn’t seem to attract the same number of players in Broken Hill as AFL does, there is certainly no lack of talent.
Mo the pharmacist runs successful Menindee vaccination program
Pharmacist Mohamud Yousef – who likes to be called Mo – has been running the Menindee Pharmacy and the Sunset Strip outlet for over a year and successfully set-up a vaccination room on the premises and has run the successful Menindee vaccination program.
Mundi Mundi line-up to feature desert-inspired art too
With less than two weeks to go until the doors are flung open, Bash organisers say they are thrilled to once again partner with the regional arts development organisation to give visitors the opportunity to connect with the desert-inspired arts and crafts of the western region.
Southern Cross Care celebrate Aged Care Employee Day
Southern Cross Care Broken Hill celebrated Aged Care Employee Day this past Sunday, August 7. Aged Care Employee Day is a nationally recognised day that acknowledges the more than 360,000 people working in the aged care industry, taking care of Australia’s over 1.3 million aged care residents.
“The lifeblood of our community” – upgrades planned for Silverton Rd
It won’t be long before Silverton Road is taking the brunt of visitors to the Mundi Mundi Bash and while some in the community are concerned about the condition of the crucial road link, plans are afoot to get it ship-shape.