Last week we carried a story on local girl Shahna Smith and her emerging cosmetics company Amplified Beauty. Her journey is inspiring and her roots are firmly embedded in Broken Hill with the brand launched right here at Jagged Edge Beauty.
Day: 22 October 2022
Community urged to vaccinate against mosquito-borne diseases
Broken Hill residents are being urged to combat against mosquitos as the spread of tropical diseases infiltrates southern regions and could even affect ours, with the potentially deadly Japanese Encephalitis (JE) virus of particular concern.
Twenty20 World Cup – it’s wide open
History tells us Twenty20 World Cup Cricket is one of the most open international events in world sport and since the first T20 World Cup was won by India back in 2007, six different nations have lifted the prized trophy, with only the West Indies being multiple winners of the title, collecting the crown in 2012 and 2016.
45 years and still going strong
Back in 1977 Allan Crabb left his job with Chrysler and began working with Repco.
Christmas Warning from Barrier Police
A timely warning from the Barrier Police command with just over 60 days to go until Santa makes his way to town, to all those residents, which is many of us these days, online shopping and receiving deliveries.
Locals take One Foot Forward
One Foot Forward is an initiative of the Black Dog Institute and is designed to raise awareness and money to help the one in five Australians who experience symptoms of mental illness every year and this time around two Broken Hill residents are taking part.
Lack of housing handbrake on local growth opportunities
Broken Hill needs to overcome its current housing shortage to capitalise on future opportunities for growth, according to Foundation Broken Hill as its Chairman points out some 1250 new mining jobs are set to arrive in the next few years and we don’t have enough homes for them.
Menindee Pageant and Fair back again
The much-loved Menindee Charities Inc Christmas Celebrations are on again after a two year absence and will be held on Saturday November 26, with a visit from Santa and a Pageant.
Fire Dept Puts Call Out for New Recruits
Broken Hill’s Fire and Rescue team are looking for new recruits to bolster their fire-fighting cover, with a call for new on-call and part-time firefighters.
Barrier Cricket Round Two Preview
The weather gods have not been kind to the Barrier District Cricket League [BDCL], with major downpours putting a stop to A-Grade fixtures last weekend, and if the weather forecast is anything to go by – it might be the same story for round two of BDCL action.