This year is shaping up to be an exciting one for local football in the Hill.
Month: December 2022
Top Five Sporting Moments of 2022
It was a huge year across local sports in 2022. After Covid-affected seasons across all sports at the start of the decade, 2022 heralded a return to some semblance of normalcy and that was celebrated by a multitude of moments and achievements – some of which we highlight here.
Coulton calls on Labor to re-think new Ministerial Direction
Parkes MP Mark Coulton recently called on the Labor Government to prioritise onshore skilled regional visa applications. The MP says that would help provide certainty to keep families and migrants staying in the area.
Cost of PBS Medicines slashed
January 1 is a landmark date – it is the first time in the history of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) that prices have gone down and not up and that will likely mean thousands of people who could not afford medicines will find it easier on the hip pocket.
Cobalt Blue closer to being top 10 global producer
The team at Cobalt Blue were surprised to find higher-than-expected levels of cobalt in its ore concentrate at the Broken Hill Cobalt Project.
Almost $14m earmarked for diabetes programs in Far West
A poor diet and lifestyle, as well as family genetics, are all behind the growth of Type 2 diabetes, which in our region covered by the Far West Local Health District (FWLHD), affects at least 6.1% of residents, compared with a national average of 5.5%.
Grab your sunnies as summer arrives
Summer in Australia is well-known for its hot weather, and here it’s often hotter or sunnier than many regions, which is one reason the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO) is reminding people to invest in high-quality sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays.
Australia’s Health Snapshot
A report pulling together a mass of Australian health statistics has revealed just how we’re travelling as a country when it comes to our health and well being, and overall the picture is positive, though there are some areas of concern too.
Telstra-TPG regional mobile deal knocked back by ACCC
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided not to grant authorisation to Telstra and TPG for a proposed regional network deal which the telecom companies said would give mobile phone users a better service.
Local leaders – where are they now? Thomson Fleming
Thomson Fleming, a proud Barkindji and Malayangapa man, is certainly no stranger to breaking down barriers and forging new paths for himself and his peers.