The search for a new permanent Chief Executive (CE) of Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) is expected to be finalised soon, potentially in early January.
Month: December 2022
Big Sky Stories opens new chapter with Allied Health
Big Sky Stories – the charity on a mission to put books into the hands of children to help create a foundation for learning throughout life – has received a significant boost after teaming up with the Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) Allied Health department.
Bid to rejoin exclusion zone as Fruit Flies boom
Fruit flies have become such a big problem in Broken Hill over the last three to four years, the Council has asked the state Government if the city and surrounds can rejoin the Sunraysia Exclusion Zone.
“People are angry with government” – Shadow Minister visits
State Shadow Minister for Water, Housing and Homelessness, Rose Jackson has been visiting the Far West to hear what locals have to say and she reckons, “people are angry and frustrated with government, I think it is really important to show up and talk to them.”
Hospital services across the holiday period
Hospital emergency departments will be open 24 hours a day and emergency services will continue to operate over Christmas and the New Year period, though there will be little elective surgery.
Dealing With Grief Over Christmas
The Christmas period is an emotional one for many people, and not all of those emotions are always positive.
Be Prepared in 2023
Palliative Care Australia (PCA) is urging people to prioritise end of life arrangements in 2023, with only 40% of Australians planning ahead.
Flood peak likely at Wilcannia this week
Flood waters continue to flow down the Barwon-Darling catchment area and on Thursday WaterNSW reported the flood peak at Wilcannia – it may reach around 11m – is likely within the next one to seven days.
“End of a legendary place”
A stalwart of the city for almost 50 years, Silver City Newsworld on Oxide St is sadly closing in the new year after repeated attempts in the past decade to find a new owner. From January 1, the newsagency and store will be shuttered permanently.
Our rental market – “stopping communities growing”
Broken Hill ranks ninth for lowest dwelling vacancy rates nationally– in other words there are not that many houses available for rent in our city, a fact most of those struggling to find a roof over their heads already know.