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Jewellery from china that isnt from China

BROKEN Hill born Glynis Thorp makes bracelets, necklaces and ornamental charms from material sourced from the most unlikely place. “It’s all antique china from the original Broken Hill tip, which I purchased from an art gallery out at...

3 hours ago

News

Knockout those bad habits

THE Far West Local Health District’s Allied Health team wants you to pulverise your unhealthy habits by joining the free 10-week Knockout Health Challenge, which kicks off on Tuesday, August 19. James Wells is a senior exercise physiologist who...

3 hours ago

Travel

Toms Tours set to take town

IF you’ve caught the occasional Uber recently, chances are you’ve met Thomas Peet. The former Sydneysider has been living in Broken Hill for 10 years, driving for Uber for two, and has recognised a need that he feels he can satisfy.“It happens...

10 Aug 2025

Sport

Del Mars go 1-2-3-4-5

IN what well may be a first in local greyhound racing and even racing Australia-wide, race 7 on Sunday night at the Newmarket Raceway saw five dogs from the same litter line up and not only provide the winner but go on to fill the first five...

02 Aug 2025

Arts & Entertainment

The face of art

ARTIST Patty Bover used to think she was bad at art. That was until 13 years ago, when she signed up for a course teaching a style of portraiture called “whimsical faces”.Only then did Bover realise that art is whatever the artist says it...

25 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

Sport

Treble for Hatzi

SUNDAY saw an eight-race program run at the Broken Hill Greyhound Racing Club track with once again some very close and exciting racing witnessed by the patrons who braved the cold to come along and watch these canine athletes in action. Training...

11 Jul 2025

Bowls

Bowls notes

Broken Hill Men’s Indoor Bowls AssociationROUND 9 was played on Tuesday, July 8 with only one game played as the Demo gave a forfeit to Try-Hards due to sickness and an unavailability of players. So the Sturt Rebels played against Muso Flags...

10 Jul 2025

Police & Courts

Wanted

POLICE are seeking help to find Brennan Rodgers, 53, who is wanted on two warrants. He is Caucasian, medium build, 180–185cm tall, 90–95kg, with brown hair and eyes, and is known to haunt the Broken Hill area. Anyone with information should...

10 Jul 2025

Bowls

Bowls notes

Broken Hill Men’s Indoor Bowls AssociationROUND was 8 played on Tuesday, July 1 was a very interesting night of big boys losing and the Mino winning. Try-Hards team of C. Francis, Rod White, Paul Dettorrie, and Skip by Justin Nankiville win their...

03 Jul 2025

Football

Icons of Broken Hill Sport Roy Bent Norwood goal kicking ace

REGARDED as one of the Norwood Football Club’s greatest ever forwards, Roy “Cool Alec” Bent was born in Broken Hill, starting his football at the North Broken Hill Football Club. He started in the North reserves in 1918, progressing to the seniors...

25 May 2025

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