Month: April 2023

Best paws forward at Port Pirie

Contributing Writer | Posted on April 22, 2023 |

Broken Hill dog owner Claire Needham has just returned from South Australia with a swag of awards after six separate shows over four days hosted by Port Pirie Kennel Club.

Holiday horsing around

Melanie Gates | Posted on April 21, 2023 |

Looking for some last-minute fun family activities to wrap up these school holidays? The Silver City Riding Academy have a range of horses and ponies suited to all ages and levels of confidence, so why not head out for a horse-riding lesson this week with the kids.

It’s an Anzac Day Showdown

Stuart Kavanagh | Posted on April 21, 2023 |

On Tuesday, the 2023 Toyota AFL Broken Hill Premiership season officially kicks off with the Anzac Day clash between Central and West at the Jubilee Oval.

Two AFLBH players to debut for Norwood U16s

Jason Irvine | Posted on April 21, 2023 |

Two AFL Broken Hill players are making their SANFL Under-16s debuts this weekend when they suit up for Norwood. Harper Bromson from South Football Club and Max Roberts from West Football Club trained with the club last weekend and have now been selected for the side’s Round 5 clash against North Adelaide at Prospect Oval on Saturday, April 22.

Double demerits from Friday midnight

Stuart Kavanagh | Posted on April 21, 2023 |

Double demerits come into force this Friday at midnight and run through until the end of ANZAC Day, with increased traffic likely as school holidays and commemorative events unfold.

Many miles from home…Anzac Day at the Cock Inn

Jason Irvine | Posted on April 21, 2023 |

Last December, we brought you the story of Jayme Bent, an ex-Broken Hill local who’s now the manager of The Cock Inn, a pub in the English village of Denford, Northamptonshire, and his and his patron’s fundraising efforts for disaster relief back in Australia.