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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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Nominate hero for Oz Day award

IT’S time to recognise worthy community members by nominating them for an Australia Day Award. Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey has called on the Parkes electorate to make sure outstanding community members are recognised.“The Federal Electorate of...

28 Jul 2025
News

More needed to lessen Aboriginal lead levels

A LEADING Aboriginal health organisation is calling for urgent government intervention after new data revealed disproportionately high lead levels in Aboriginal children in Broken Hill. Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation has renewed its appeal...

28 Jul 2025
Community

Scenic sculptures tell a story

ONCE, many years ago, I walked with my four-month-old in a pram up to the Sculptures. It was last weekend when I thought how hard could it be to do that with an almost five-year-old and a two-year-old?The Living Desert State Park is located about...

27 Jul 2025
Community

Speaking up for fairness

DISABILITY Advocacy can help anyone in need and ensure they are treated with fairness. Disability Advocacy NSW supports people with disability to get a fair go and be fully included in the community. Broken Hill’s disability advocate Caryn Ferguson...

27 Jul 2025
Farming & Environment

Native gardening workshop

AS part of Marnpi Festival, Slag Heap Projects and Landcare Broken Hill are partnering to continue the revitalization of Oxide Street with a native gardening workshop to be held this Sunday (July 27).The free workshop will see attendees learn the...

26 Jul 2025
Community

A personal touch

TAILORED personal supports with an interest in getting people into the community is what Locals Caring About Locals stands for. Service delivery manager Breeanna Pearce said the organisations assists the community in external and internal tailored...

25 Jul 2025
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Social Futures is here for you

NEEDING help with the National Disability Insurance Scheme? Social Futures may be able to connect you with the support you require. Social Futures, located in Argent Street, is an NDIS partner that supports Broken Hill and surrounding regions. They...

24 Jul 2025
Community

What’s On

TODAYLife DrawingBroken Hill City Art Gallery, 6pmLive model at the gallery. TicketedTOMORROWArtist Talk: Em Jensen and Hashem McAdam of Pushing FilmBroken Hill City Art Gallery, 10.30-11.30amArtist talk with photographer Em Jensen and...

24 Jul 2025
Sport

Hash run best for the year

WHAT a beautiful night out the capital for a run/walk with our hare Bitch, and everyone said best run of the year. After about 45 minutes everyone was back sitting around the fire bucket, with me being the GM again. I called hash hush around 7.15pm...

24 Jul 2025
Community

A caring showcase

THE Disability Expo will give locals a chance to learn about the care and support services available in the city. The free event will be held at the Civic Centre on July 26 between 10am to 2pm, with over 30 service providers in attendance. Attendees...

23 Jul 2025
Community

Nominate the best in local business

NOMINATIONS for the 10th Anniversary Far West NSW Excellence in Business Awards have now opened, with the Gala awards night to be held at the Gary Radford Pavillion on November 1. The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the contributions of local...

21 Jul 2025
Community

Trading show to talk fair deals

NSW Fair Trading is hitting the road again this year, hosting a series of community engagement events throughout New South Wales. These events aim to inform consumer groups, small businesses, and traders on their rights and responsibilities, as well...

21 Jul 2025
News

Corner store a piece of history

BELIEVED to be one of the oldest functioning corner stores in the country, Shelley’s Corner Store on the corner of Lane and Iodide Streets has been a part of Broken Hill’s streetscape for well over a century. It’s estimated the shop first...

21 Jul 2025
Community

Scam Awareness Sessions

AWARENESS sessions targeting regional fraud and scamming will be held in Broken Hill next week, in a collaboration between Westpac and the NSW Government. The workshops will be held on Wednesday July 23 at the Civic Centre between 4.30-5.30pm, and...

19 Jul 2025
Community

Kids party for 80 year old

THE Broken Hill Police Citizens Youth Club turned 80 last Friday, with the old building in Galena Street being host to a birthday party full of kids and the people who care about them. On display were relics of bygone days – tarnished trophies...

19 Jul 2025
News

Spirit of the bush open for entries

RURAL Aid has launched their sixth Spirit of the Bush Photo Competition this week, encouraging entries that capture the resilience and beauty of life throughout regional and remote Australia. The competition is open until August 31 to anyone living...

19 Jul 2025
Health

Concern over NDIS pricing changes

PRICING changes to the NDIS are putting regional NSW at risk according to the Federal Member of Parkes, but the agency has said a pricing review revealed higher costings. Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey last week met in Dubbo with concerned NDIS...

18 Jul 2025