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Emily McInerney

Horse owner defends local trainer

LEADING a horse outside of a car to train is a “safe and common practice” according to horse owner Bryan Littlely. Mr Littlely has worked alongside horse trainer and local Heidi Smith for over seven years. Last week, it was reported that Ms Smith pled...

27 Apr 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Big ant makes big impression

IT was Broken Hill’s answer to the Dog on the Tucker box display and sat at the Stephens Creek pub before heading into the Silver City. In December 1980, Women’s Weekly featured a story on artist Pro Hart and his steel bull ant. As the story went to...

26 Apr 2025

Community

Ball nominations open

YOUNG Broken Hill women are being invited to nominate for the Civic Ball. Broken Hill City Council is looking for 2025 Civic Ball debutantes. The ball will take place on Friday, October 24 at the Civic Centre and nominations close on May 30. As one of...

26 Apr 2025

Community

Interest grows in reopening boarding home

ADVERTISING for the reopening of Allison House is set to go out, after overwhelming pressure to have the boarding home run again in 2027. After the boarding facility for isolated high school students closed last year due to declining numbers, there...

25 Apr 2025

Community

Broken Hill Quilt panels are a stitch in time

TWO quilting panels found in a Broken Hill craft shop have made their way into quilt artwork to be displayed at the RSL Hall. Jamberoo Red Cross member Barbara Adams was in Broken Hill more than 12 months ago when she came across some quilt panels at...

25 Apr 2025

Community

Mayor to advocate against Clubhouse closure

BROKEN Hill City Council Mayor Tom Kennedy has thrown his support behind the Clubhouse, which is set to close in the middle of the year. The Clubhouse Broken Hill is an afterschool program run by not-for-profit organisation Social Futures. It is...

25 Apr 2025

News

House fire probe

A HOUSE fire in Chapple Street is now under police and fire investigation. Firefighters were called to a house fire about 6.20pm on Wednesday. Crews from Broken Hill Fire Station and Broken Hill South found a house well alight on arrival. Broken Hill...

25 Apr 2025

News

RSL to deliver revamped service

NEWLY elected president of the RSL Broken Hill Sub Branch, Reg Garrard, is hoping for a dignified service to mark the anniversary of 110 years since Gallipoli. Mr Garrard was elected in February this year and is looking to overhaul the RSL and...

24 Apr 2025

Community

ANZAC What’s on

6am Anzac Day Dawn ServiceMarchers assemble at 5am in front of BH RSL Sub BranchRum rations5.40am Marchers line up on right hand side of road5.50am March off with drummer to CenotaphOpening address by BH RSL presidentInvocation by MinisterHymn by...

24 Apr 2025

Community

Footway policy up for feedback

RESIDENTS are being asked to have their say on Broken Hill City Council’s Footway Restaurant Policy. Footway cafes make a significant contribution to the quality of public places and urban life. They contribute to active vibrant streets with...

20 Apr 2025

Community

Youth Market Day

A SUCCESSFUL Youth Markets have been held for a second year in a row. Broken Hill City Council, thanks to funding from the Department of Communities and Justice, hosted a Youth Week event.“Given the huge success of last year’s Youth Market and...

19 Apr 2025

Sport

Star runners to come out at night

LOCALS are invited to “come and see the stars under the stars” at the Broken Hill Greyhound Racing Club on Sunday. The Workies Club Easter Gift Final will be run in the evening. Four heats were run last Sunday, April 13, with some very fast times...

18 Apr 2025