In a shock move after he won pre-selection to represent the Nationals in the state seat of Barwon, Broken Hill councillor Dave Gallagher has resigned from the Nationals and says, “I have no intentions of running for the Nationals in any way, shape or form ever again”.
Month: September 2022
Far West Business Awards Return
The Far West Excellence in Business Awards are back after a two year absence.
Geelong Start Favourites
The biggest day on the AFL calendar has arrived, with minor premiers Geelong facing off against the third placed – on percentage – Sydney Swans at the cathedral of Australian Sport, the Melbourne Cricket Ground today.
Donna-Lee debuts at Hockey Australia Masters
Donna-Lee Wynen is a hockey player on a mission. This week the Broken Hill-based player is in Cairns taking part in the Hockey Australia Masters 2022 Women’s National Championships, a competition for women 34 years and older, including teams made up of players who are often 65-plus years old.
Concrete Help for Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels Broken Hill has received much needed funds to upgrade the parking and delivery area of their kitchens on Beryl Street.
It’s Pink October
It’s almost October, and that means National Breast Cancer Awareness month. This year the Broken Hill Breast Cancer Support Group is urging individuals and business to embrace the theme, which this year is “Painting Our Town Pink.”
Anniversary Celebrations at South Post Office
The South Post Office has become a Broken Hill institution over the years, with Narrelle and Randy Meatheringham this morning celebrating their twentieth anniversary at the business.
Council workers turn down ‘completely unacceptable’ pay offer: “No concern about industrial action” – says Mayor
Back in April, Broken Hill City Council (BHCC) began wage negotiations with its 140-member unionised workforce, and offered a 2.7% rise, which falls well short of soaring inflation.
Hundred-Year-old Dress makes its way back to Broken Hill
Over one hundred years ago a wedding dress of handmade fine Irish Linen and lace embroidery was worn by a young woman as she embarked on her journey into matrimony.
RSL Care leads inter-agency response to Veterans issues
Local non-government organisations came together on Friday at a meeting held by RSL Care South Australia, to address concerns that local veterans are often finding it hard to access essential services, including food and accommodation.