It’s taken over two years to build but at last the new $16m state-of-the-art Broken Hill police station is soon to open, with all front counter enquiries to be made at 80 Blende St as the old station’s front counter at Argent St closes today – Saturday.
Month: January 2023
Cloudy drinking water leaves bad taste in residents’ mouths
Across much of the past week, residents of Broken Hill have taken to social media to raise concerns about the quality of tap water across town, noting its brown and murky appearance, with some also noticing foam and particles in the liquid.
Australia Day in the Silver City
Locals are being honoured on Australia Day tomorrow – Thursday – for their community service to our region.
Kasey Chambers star turn at the Muso’s
Live music is finally making a comeback across the country and Broken Hill is not being left behind with ARIA award winning artist Kasey Chambers making a visit to the Silver City on Sunday night with her band and support act, Tim Bowden, at the Musician’s Club.
Art workshops on their way
Mel Taylor is a travelling art teacher who is bringing her business Pine-apple Creations and her art specialities of resin and acrylic paint pouring to Broken Hill.
Our region in new ABC wildlife doco
A stunning three-part ABC TV documentary – Australia’s Wild Odyssey – which went to air this week and for the next two weeks, features Fowlers Gap, some 100km north of Broken Hill as it, “follows the flow of water across the Australian continent to uncover incredible connections that link all creatures on Earth”.
Barrier Industrial Council turns 100
The Barrier Industrial Council is set to celebrate a remarkable milestone this year as it reaches its centenary and shines a light on a proud history of not only representing and fighting for workers but also very much being a part of the fabric and history of Broken Hill.
New Chief Executive at Far West Local Health District
Former Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) Acting Chief Executive Brad Astill rang in the New Year with a new job title – well, almost the same job title as it happens – he has been confirmed as the new permanent FWLHD Chief Executive.
Double demerits start Wednesday and continue over weekend
Double demerits come into force at midnight on Wednesday and continue over the weekend.
Broken Hill rail line reopens
See the first train on the reopened Parkes to Broken Hill stretch of railway line which has reopened today for the first time since record-breaking floods caused damage to the track four months ago, forcing its closure.