Wilyakali Elder and Chairperson of the Maari Ma board, Maureen O’Donnell, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday night at the age of 81, surrounded by her family.
Day: 12 November 2022
$41m giant grid-scale battery moves step closer
Thursday saw the official sod-turning ceremony as AGL Energy’s $41 million grid-scale battery system moves another step closer to being switched on.
NSW mining register seeks to drive investment
The importance of the Far West in driving investment in the mineral sector has not been lost on the NSW Government as it seeks external investment in key projects – including Cobalt Blue in Broken Hill and the South Cobar copper project.
Out in the Outback ‘debunks myths’
Hit new show Out in the Outback plays on 2DryFM 8pm on Tuesdays and it’s just won the Best New Program award at the 2022 Community Broadcasting Association of Australia’s National Awards night.
Silverton- The Tiny Boom Town
Silverton is an iconic city with a rich and deep history and yet while today it has a population of just 36, businesses are thriving in this post-Covid world.
Mundi Mundi Man
Greg Donovan says it seems almost a lifetime ago when he wore a suit and tie, worked in insurance and ws climbing the corporate ladder. Working for a large insurance firm he oversaw takeovers and acquisitions. Something that couldn’t be further away from the life he has now.
Flood Concerns remain for Menindee and Wilcannia
WaterNSW has said it will gradually increase releases from Menindee Lakes in preparation for increasing amounts of water continuing to flow into the large lake system in the next few weeks, in due to heavy rain and flooding in the northern basin.
Cats galore at 4 Paws
Cat rehoming service, 4 Paws Kitty Galore, is chocker block full of cats and kittens.
Broken Creek in Broken Hill
The sounds of choral music will fill the air on Saturday November 19 when Broken Creek, a chamber folk music duo of husband and wife Lachlan and Erin Heycox, bring their unique style to the Broken Hill Art Exchange (BHAE).
Lookout for turtles says wildlife rescue group
Broken Hill’s wildlife rescue group – Rescue and Rehabilitation of Australian Native Animal (RRANA) – has been hit hard by illness amongst its volunteers and is asking the community for understanding.