The new Minister for Agriculture, Regional NSW, and for Western NSW, Tara Moriarty, is supporting the launch of the second phase of the Local Land Services (LLS) graduate program to future-proof the next generation of veterinarians.
Month: April 2023
South celebrates the season
South Broken Hill Cricket Club held its presentation night on Saturday, in a celebration of the season that was, which included the Women’s side winning the premiership after finishing wooden spooners the season before.
Broken Hill WWI veteran’s diary in return to Gallipoli
The diary of a former Broken Hill miner and World War I veteran has been taken back to where it was written – all the way to Gallipoli. Michael Luders and his wife, Rochelle, were in Gallipoli this Anzac Day, and with them was the personal wartime diary of Mr Luders’s great grandfather, William Joseph […]
Broken Hill power gets the bird
Residents of the Silver City had their weekend plans interrupted on Sunday by a bird which caused a massive power outage hitting around 4000 homes and businesses in Central Broken Hill, Railway Town and the CBD.
Fears of potential new fish kills sees state leap to action
The NSW government is taking action before another Menindee fish kill after they revealed on Saturday morning there is a higher risk of further fish kill events in our region, due to already stressed fish facing increased competition for depleting food resources, as well as cooler temperatures.
Rex cancel crucial flights as staff shortages bite
Regional airline Rex will cease their 6.30am Broken Hill to Sydney route, effective from Anzac Day, eliminating the option for travellers to arrive in the Harbour City early in the morning, in a blow for businesspeople and tourists alike.
Meg Ryan speaks with Red Dirt Round Up
Megan Ryan has been playing footy for just a handful of years, having made her debut with South Broken Hill Football Club in 2021, and the 27-year-old has already had her share of success.
Give Life, Give Blood
Semi-retired electrician Dietmar Mitek has been donating blood since the 1970s. With a universal blood type of 0 negative, he makes the trip down to the Mildura Blood Donor Centre as often as he possibly can.
Move from Covid PCR tests to RATs
From Saturday, May 13, NSW will move away from the current PCR testing for Covid, in line with changes already in place across all other Australian states and territories.
Sound move by 2DryFM
In news that is sure to excite footy fans across the Silver City, 107.7 2DryFM will be broadcasting live commentary of the Toyota AFL Broken Hill Premiership season from round two.