Teachers who choose to work in what are classed as very remote areas of Australia are set to have their Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt slashed but while teachers headed for Menindee or Wilcannia will see that weight lifted, those who choose Broken Hill to teach will miss out.
Month: January 2023
Renowned filmmaker Anupam Sharma in the Hill
This Australia Day, award making filmmaker and producer Anupam Sharma will be visiting the Silver City as an Australia Day ambassador and he will also be hosting a screening of his critically acclaimed film unINDIAN, which will be shown at the Silver City Cinema.
West Smash Their Way to T20 Final
West Broken Hill cricket team smashed their way to the T20 Big Bash Final with a resounding victory over South Roos, defeating them by 23 runs.
Small Businesses of Broken Hill – Ferry’s Haberdashery & Gifts
From teacher to haberdasher, Susan McDonald reveals how her love for the community has only strengthened her business.
Budget airline Bonza eyes Broken Hill for 737s
Soon to launch budget airline Bonza has held talks with Broken Hill City Council with an eye to eventually landing large Boeing 737 jets at the Silver City’s airport and connecting with major cities.
No big surprises in Indian touring party
The trio of Victorian bat Peter Handscomb, along with spinners, the uncapped Todd Murphy and Mitchell Swepson have been added 13 players named from the final Test match in Sydney for the critical tour of India which starts next month.
Dream comes true with Melody Dance Project
“I’ve been dreaming of opening a dance school since I was a little girl. I’ve always had my mind set on it,” Jannah Martyn says, and at last the dream is set to become a reality for the Broken Hill local.
Looking for Barwon’s Woman of the Year
Every day across Australia there are amazing women doing great things for their communities in industry, the arts, sciences, social services, education, and many other fields too numerous to mention.
White Cliffs residents frustrated by lack of land rights clarity
There’s frustration at White Cliffs where Janette Bussell from Trappers Dugout says Native Title negotiations around the dugouts in the area are a clear example of ambiguity and lack of clarity.
Menindee Floods Update – Friday
As the flood situation continues in Menindee and surrounding areas, here is the latest update on conditions as well as what residents can expect over the coming weeks.