Farewell to one of the Hill’s footballing heroes
Broken Hill has lost one of its true local footballing heroes with Peter Bongetti passing away last Sunday at age 68.
Ryan O'Callaghan
New diet claims to stave off diabetes two through sensible weight loss
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A new diet claimed by its inventors to be able to reverse type two diabetes, has been successful for a Broken Hill local who says she has lost 20kilos and never felt better.
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Fifth round of stronger communities fund opens
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Applications for the next round of the Stronger Communities Fund open next week on August 5 and is the fifth round of funding under the NSW Government's $3.3 billion Regional Growth Fund, which is aimed at improving people's lives in regional NSW through development and infrastructure.
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Australian Ballet spread their wings to Broken Hill as part of regional tour
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Did you know Australian Ballet dancers practice six days a week to maintain their peak fitness?
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Carbon monoxide poisonings prompts urgent warning as cold nights continue
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It might be cold out there at the moment – especially at nights – but don’t be tempted to use outdoor heaters and barbeques indoors warns the NSW Poisons Information Centre (NSWPIC) following the hospitalisation of six people this week from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Rail services on track to reopen
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The Main Western Line is on track to reopen to critical freight services next week. Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Sam Farraway, said critical freight operations will return to full capacity at night from next week, and passenger services are expected to resume from July, 30. This is two weeks earlier than anticipated, thanks […]
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Central win in trying conditions
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Both teams started with indecisions and poor execution, mainly due to trying conditions.
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Postage stamp honours Sir Doug
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Sir Douglas Nicholls (Sir Doug) was a Fitzroy footballer, a pastor, an Aboriginal rights campaigner and a state governor has been honoured on an Australian postage stamp.
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New head Lion in town
Broken Hill man Greg Delbridge has assumed the role of president for the local Lions Club branch.
Broken Hill Earthworms are a rarity
The discovery of a Broken Hill earthworm that grows up to 1.5 metres has not only led to a new species but also a new genus.