Discover Feona Bates’ new mural at headspace, marking the first step toward a youth-friendly hangout space. Rylie McAllister discusses its impact and vision.
Month: September 2023
Sky high aspirations unveiled
Learn about the Broken Hill Airport’s new draft master plan and kiosk updates. Mayor Tom Kennedy outlines long-term strategies and immediate plans.
SCREAMing out for a home: miner’s Reptile Park dream
Local miner Ashley McInnes is on a mission to create Broken Hill’s first reptile exhibit, SCREAM. Discover how you can help bring this vital educational project to life.
Silver City Cup on the horizon
Get ready for the 2023 Silver City Cup, coinciding with Remembrance Day. Six exciting races and family fun await you on November 11. Learn how to get tickets.
Tex’s career high…
Explore Taylor Walker’s record-breaking 2023 AFL season as he secures a career-high 16 Brownlow votes. Find out how he ranks in Adelaide Crows history.
Bates’ Wall Wows
Feona Bates’ artwork will forever be enshrined at headspace, with a mural painted by the local Barkindji artist unveiled in the courtyard area of the youth mental health organisation’s offices on Wednesday afternoon as part of their Headspace Day celebrations.
Debuting at 52 Knott fazing Cindy
Playing Australian Rules Football for the first time at the age of 52 – ahead of a national tournament no less – Cindy Knott is entering the unknown. Ms Knott has been selected to play for South Australia in the Over 40s division the AFL Masters Carnival when it gets underway in Maroochydore tomorrow.
Peter Johnston declares – Part Three
With Peter Johnston stepping down as chairman of the Barrier District Cricket League, we are chronicling the life and career of this Silver City legend. Here is the final part of our interview with the man who has spent more than 40 years in charge of the game he loves.
… Neale wins Brownlow.
In a dramatic and thrilling finish to the count at Crown in Melbourne, the bookies favourite Nick Daicos was still equal leader with 28 votes alongside Neale, before Marcus Bontempelli snatched the lead with a brilliant performance in the Bulldogs’ final round win against Geelong, tallying 29 votes.
Local footy legend gears up for AFL Masters
After retiring from the local competition 16 years ago, Brett Morris will pull on the South Australian guernsey for his ninth AFL Masters Carnival when the 2023 event gets underway in Maroochydore tomorrow.