A Federal Government initiative to recognise veterans involved in conflicts spanning back to the second world war means that many local veterans may be eligible for national recognition of their military service under the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorations Program.
Day: 10 September 2022
Broken Heel off to a flying start
The moon was full, and the skies clear as the Broken Heel Festival kicked off at the Palace Hotel on Thursday night with the DJ Dolly’s Disco Welcome party.
NSW aims to address illegal flood works
The 2018 South Australian Royal Commission described floodplain harvesting as “one of the most significant threats to water security in the Northern Murray-Darling Basin to both licence holders and downstream states”.
Priscilla’s ‘Shirl’ back in town for the Festival
The Broken Heel Festival is now well underway, and with so many events slated for today and tomorrow, including today’s parade and tomorrow’s screening of The Adventures of Priscilla – Queen of the Desert, one local figure truly stands out amongst the crowd.
Magnificent seven Broken Hill players head to AFL Masters
The Broken Hill football season continues with seven of our players set to travel to Adelaide to represent South Australia and Queensland in the AFL Masters Carnival later this month.
Silver City Show on again next weekend
Heads up, heels down! The horses are back in action at this year’s Silver City Show, which returns next weekend after a two-year break.
Million dollar motorbike show on at the Trades Hall
This weekend is a big one for Broken Hill with not only the Broken Heel Festival, but also the Veteran Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club (VVCMC) of Broken Hill is holding its vintage motorcycle show in the Trades Hall.
Morning tea for RUOK? Day
Mission Australia organised a morning tea in the Town Square on Thursday as part of National RUOK? Day.
Iconic Trades Hall bid for World Heritage listing moves closer
The historic Trades Hall building right here in Broken Hill has had its nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List move on to the next phase.
Heather makes a splash as she turns ninety-nine
Broken Hill resident Heather Merritt is up early every Tuesday and Thursday morning doing Aqua Aerobics at the Broken Hill Aquatic Centre. Nothing too surprising in that, you may say, but here’s the thing – Heather celebrated her 99th birthday on Tuesday.