It’s definitely the end of a very colourful era – as John Pickup, the last of five artists known as the Brushmen of the Bush passed away peacefully at his home in Murwillumbah on January 31, aged 92.
Month: February 2023
Hack and Handberg in new look MDB side
Two of the Silver City’s elite cricketing talents, North Broken Hill’s wicketkeeper-batsman Tobias Hack and West’s Matthew Handberg were members of the Murray Districts-Barrier (MDB) that finished third in the 2023 SACA senior country cricket championships, played predominately across suburban Adelaide from Monday, January 30 to Thursday, February 2.
Native Title – positive outcomes for all
While there is sometimes concern, even fear, about native title and how it works in communities, there are many positive outcomes says Leroy Johnson who talks to Dylan Stone.
Kim Churchill to play at Theatre 44
Australian folk rock singer-songwriter Kim Churchill will be making a stop in Broken Hill on his Dawn Sounds Tour, playing an all-ages show at Theatre 44 on Sunday, February 12 from 5pm.
Have a go designing Imperial Lakes logo and new name
Imperial Lakes – the Silver City’s newest nature park needs a logo.
Protect against mozzies – MVE detected in Menindee
The Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE) virus has been detected in Menindee – likely related to recent flooding and increased number of waterbirds says NSW Health who are urging communities across the Far West to protect themselves against mosquito bites.
Gallagher won’t support Nats in state election
In a week when Nationals state leader and deputy premier Paul Toole has visited our region and lavished – or at least promised – millions of dollars on local projects as we move ever closer to the March state election, the National’s previous candidate Dave Gallagher has said he won’t support his old party.
Hot stuff promised by Sci Fi Bri
Bugs and Slugs, Nitro Matt and Professor Flint will all be making an appearance along with Sci Fi Bri and the Science Collective at a local Science Fair at the end of April.
Almost $1m promised for Alma and Norm Fox upgrades
Alma Oval and Norm Fox Oval will both receive upgrades to their change rooms, said Deputy Premier Paul Toole on a visit to the Alma Oval on Wednesday.
Tex – one match at a time
Taylor Walker is an Adelaide Crows legend. A former captain, he has kicked over 500 goals for the club in over 200 matches, but right now he’s taking one match at a time as those sunset years approach.