NSW Teachers Federation, Henry Rajendra, was in Broken Hill recently, slamming the state government for the teacher shortage across the state
Day: 21 February 2023
Flag Gridiron Come and Try Day
Paul Manera is heading back to the Silver City this March for a come and try day where kids in Broken Hill can come and experience flag gridiron – and it is totally free.
$100K for report into Broken Hill Airport expansion
Some $112,766 has been promised by the state government for Broken Hill City Council to deliver a plan and business case, addressing the expected increase in traffic from the region’s expanding mining industry and its likely knock-on effect on the airport.
High School hall named in honour of war veteran
Broken Hill nurse and midwife, Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, has been honoured, with the drill hall at Broken Hill High School now named after the World War II veteran this last weekend.
Local unemployment rate well above state average
Broken Hill’s unemployment rate is sitting at 5.6%, and some of it may be down to people not wanting to work says one local businessman.
Drought Preparedness Program seeks collaborators
Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative Community Impact Program is seeking NFP partners from across the Far West
Fay Newell $5000 scholarship open for nursing and medicine
Broken Hill residents studying nursing or medicine are invited to apply for the Fay Newell Scholarship. The Scholarship is an annual award of $5000 funded through a generous gift provided to the Broken Hill Health Service by the late Fay Newell OAM.
Silverton open day on the near horizon
Silverton Village Committee, businesses, and individuals, are all pulling together to make sure the upcoming open day on February 25 is a success.
Heritage Walk Tour Volunteers Raise $20k
Broken Hill Heritage Walk Tour group has raised $20,000 recently for various charities in Broken Hill.
St Pats Race Day nears
St Pats Race Day is a little under three weeks away and work has begun in earnest to ensure the 2023 version is the best one yet.