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Wednesday, July 30, 2025

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Letters to the editor
Letters to the editor

Caravaners thank region

WE, the National Crusader Caravan Family came together from all over Australia to your beautiful town of Broken Hill because we were invited by one of your very own Rickie Cooper and his band of merry men/ladies (Kaye Cooper, Kym Files, Sue Files...

17 May 2025
Letters to the editor

Call to keep Clubhouse

I WENT to the Clubhouse last week to assist one of the students with learning to crochet, and I saw firsthand the enthusiasm and engagement of these young people with the options on offer at the Clubhouse – art, crafts, coding for computer games...

16 May 2025
Letters to the editor

Remember national servicemen

IN March 1951, the Australian government introduced national service for all young men. They were designated to serve in the army, navy and air force for 176 days in a continuous or in a combination of full or part-time training. The full-time...

14 Mar 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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Welcome move

CONGRATULATIONS to members of the Malyangapa Native Title Claim Group who made the call to stop providing welcome to countries to non-Indigenous people. If people were not taking the events seriously, or even worse, disprecting the meanings behind...

18 Jan 2025
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Salvos say thanks

WITH the start of a new year, 2025 offers us a chance to reflect on the year that has passed, and also look forward to the new beginnings offered in the year ahead. For The Salvos, looking back on 2024 means reflecting on the one person every 17...

18 Jan 2025
Letters to the editor

Exiting MP ready for new year

I WOULD like to wish everyone in the Parkes electorate a very happy new year!I hope the Christmas period was one full of rest, relaxation and opportunities to reconnect with loved ones. Here’s to 2025 being...

18 Jan 2025
Letters to the editor

Children poo its a fact of life

AND children love swimming on hot days. Those swim nappies given to children to prevent poo from entering the water often are not barrier enough to prevent a spillage. Even if you try your best, accidents happen, as it seems to be the case at the...

10 Jan 2025
Letters to the editor

NYE was a cracker!

I WOULD like to congratulate Broken Hill City Council for a very successful New Year’s Eve celebration. The family friendly New Year’s Eve event held at Sturt Park was incredibly well attended. The inflatable carnival games and amusement rides to keep...

10 Jan 2025
Letters to the editor

Issues with depot plan

I AM writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed extension of operating hours for Attards Transport, located at 117 Rakow Street, Broken Hill, currently under consideration with Broken Hill City Council. As a resident directly affected by...

10 Jan 2025
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Put dementia on your agenda

WITH two in three people with dementia thought to be living in the community, yet two in three people admitting that they know very little about dementia - community education is the key to increased dementia awareness. That’s why Dementi...

02 Nov 2024
Letters to the editor

Things are getting better

CONGRATULATIONS on your first editionThere has been a void created by the demise of the Barrier Daily Truth. Local news, events and points of view had disappeared. Your first edition has done a great service to the town. May I say congratulations to...

02 Nov 2024