Penrose Park is in line for a $2.2 million upgrade, announced during a visit from Land and Water Minister Kevin Anderson, and aimed at delivering new and improved amenities.
Month: February 2023
Dogs put down in thriller
North vs West this last weekend and what a surprise – another absolute thriller at the Jubilee Oval. It was West on this occasion who claimed the chocolates in another brilliant game of cricket played in great spirits.
Reedy River looking for local talent
Classic Australian folk musical, Reedy River, will be performed in Broken Hill in early June, playing at Theatre 44, and organisers are calling for actors, singers, musicians, and backstage crew from the Silver City to be a part of the production.
Central Make Light Work of South
Central made light work of South this past Saturday with a dominant eight wicket victory at Alma Oval. It was a welcome victory for the Magpies, their first one since the Christmas break.
North ladies crowned minor premiers
On a lovely Sunday morning at Norm Fox Oval, North’s ladies team met South for the last time this season.
North captain Smith lost the coin toss and South said they’d have a bat first.
Mundi Mundi Bash Almost Sold Out
The iconic Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash is almost sold out for 2023 already, with promoters saying only 5% of tickets are still available to the general public, so it looks like a 12,000 strong crowd will be there in August.
Water thefts on rise and floodplain harvesting in action again
Barwon, Darling and Central areas recorded the largest number of alleged water theft or non-compliant meters on our waterways statewide in the last six months, according to the latest Natural Resources Access Regulator [NRAR] figures.
Impact Minerals Bringing BHP Back to the Hill
Impact Minerals has become part of a new project with BHP as part of the global mining giant’s XPLOR program.
Coalition Promise Cashless Gambling by 2028
NSW State Premier Dominic Perrottet has signalled the Coalition’s intent to have a cashless gambling card at every pokie machine across the state by 2028 if they win the upcoming state election.
Deputy Mayor off to Canberra
Deputy Mayor Jim Hickey will be a part of an Australian Mining Cities Alliance (AMCA) delegation heading to Canberra later this month to see how mining towns will feature in the Federal Government’s $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund.