Broken Hill Times

End ‘paws’ as RSPCA re-opens

BROKEN Hill’s RSPCA Veterinary Hospital is re-opening to the public next week after renovations. RSPCA NSW chief veterinarian Dr Liz Arnott said that with three full time vets at the clinic the hospital is now able to provide round the clock care...

18 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Shows galore at Theatre 44

THEATRE 44 is expecting a busy few months with a jam-packed calendar of events including musical performances, a play and workshops. Board member Deb Hunt said the Repertory Society’s busy season commences with a musical performance called Swingin’...

18 hours ago

Health

Rural men urged to see GP

TO acknowledge International Men’s Health Week, Australia’s peak organisation for rural, remote and First Nations healthcare is backing a nationwide campaign aimed at encouraging men to book a checkup with their GP. The Australian...

18 hours ago

Police & Courts

Guilty verdict in Henderson

AFTER a day of deliberation, the jury in cause grievous bodily harm trail of Kyle Henderson retuned a guilty verdictHenderson’s trial entered its second week on Monday before Judge Robert Sutherland, with a jury finding him guilty in intending to...

13 Jun 2025

Police & Courts

Investigation into stabbing continues

POLICE are being assisted with their inquiries into a fatal alleged stabbing last week. Inquiries continue after a man died following an alleged stabbing in the state’s west last week. Just after 11.50pm on Thursday, June 5, emergency services were...

13 Jun 2025

Farming & Environment

Advocate against water management bill

THE introduction of a bill for more transparent water management may just add another layer of red tape, according to a river advocate. Last week, Member for Barwon Roy Butler introduced a bill into the New South Wales Parliament to increase...

13 Jun 2025

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News

Murray Darling Basin Authority and NSW Government act on water concern

THE Murray Darling Basin Authority and New South Wales Government are working together to monitor and manage water quality in the Menindee Lakes and the lower Darling-Baaka ahead of summer. Concerns about water quality including dissolved...

19 Dec 2024

Community

Grant recipients announced

SINCE 2013, Foundation Broken Hill have offered training grants of $1000 to assist career opportunities for school leavers, students, those working casually or part time, job seekers and those considering a career change or who demonstrate...

13 Jun 2025

Business

All aboard at the Tramway Cafe

THE Tramway Cafe, which recently opened at the Westside Plaza Shopping Centre, was named as a tribute to Broken Hill’s rail history. Owner, Charlie Ray said the tramway used to run close by to where the cafe is now, from 1888 before it was...

13 Jun 2025

History money to be repaid

A GRANT of $135,000 will go back to the funding body to approved it after a failure to find a suitable person to record the oral history of the local Indigenous communities. Broken Hill City Council’s quarterly budget review for March...

13 Jun 2025

News

Switch flicked on telco’s iPhone satellite sms

TELSTRA’S Satellite Messaging functionality, initially introduced to Samsung Galaxy S25 users, was made available for eligible iPhone users over the weekend. Customers with any iPhone 13, 14, 15 or 16 models on an eligible Telstra plan...

13 Jun 2025

Sport

Football

Top Glenelg goaler celebrated

HAILING from the West Broken Hill Robins Football Club, Jack Owens is an undeniable goal kicking icon of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL), comfortably sitting alongside the great goalsneaks in the code. He was of the same ilk as...

18 hours ago

Football

BHNL season hits the halfway point

WELL, we are nearly at the halfway point of our season so here’s a review of each team. South, on top of the ladder, haven’t done much wrong at this stage. They look strong and well organised; probably the fittest team in the comp. Can...

13 Jun 2025

Football

West FC celebrates 125th

BROKEN Hill’s West Football Club will celebrate 125 years later this month, with all invited to come together and share memories of the club’s rich history. The event will include guest speakers and a two course meal, and will run from 11am -...

13 Jun 2025

Football

Interstate team beats Shinglebacks

THE South Australian football representative team took an almost 30-point lead over the Lizards last weekend. A first in four years, the SA representatives won 62 - 33 by the Shinglebacks team. The Shinglebacks (or Lizards) are made up of players over...

13 Jun 2025

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Opinion

Restoring power to Broken Hill and the Far West

THE outage experienced in October 2024 highlighted the energy challenges Broken Hill and the Far West face, with one transmission line supporting 13,000 customers. Frustration amplified in the community when the...

28 Apr 2025

Letters to the editor

Keep being smart

THIS Summer we reflect on a milestone in our state’s fight against skin cancer. January marks a decade since Victoria banned commercial solariums -- a landmark decision that has undoubtedly saved countless lives. Before the ban, solariums were...

02 Feb 2025

Letters to the editor

Federal election looms

G’DAY folks,Here we are nearly at the end of January, another year under way, and already things are starting to pick up pace after the festive season. I hope that everybody had a chance to get some down time, although I know that for some people...

31 Jan 2025

Letters to the editor

Speak up, just not for the Greens

AS A country person I get frustrated and dismayed at uneducated city influence which is adversely impacting not only our rural lifestyle, but also the cost of living for everyone. Greens policies are reducing the ability of our farmers to grow...

01 Feb 2025

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