Tag: Broken Hill 2880
Father to be extradited over abduction charges
A man facing charges of abducting his daughter from an Adelaide playground will be extradited from New South Wales this morning.[MORE]
Balloon vigil to show support against blood cancer
People in Broken Hill are being urged to light a balloon to remember and give hope to people with blood cancer tomorrow night.[MORE]
MP wants more for Broken Hill law and order
The Member for Murray-Darling, John Williams, says the New South Wales Government needs to do more for law and order in the electorate.[MORE]
Police warn against bank scam
Local police are again warning people not to give out personal and bank account details over the phone after a Wilcannia woman in western New South Wales was caught up in a scam.[MORE]
Regional viewers may suffer in digital switchover: MP
The federal Member for Grey says there must be an agreement between the Federal Government and broadcasters in regional South Australia and Broken Hill if regional viewers are to have all digital television services by December 15.[MORE]
Murray-Darling authority to reveal future plans
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority will release information on the future of the basin in five weeks. [MORE]
Broken Hill rugby league boss moves on
Rugby League in the far west is set to lose its development manager.[MORE]
Bureau to revamp weather forecast website
The way the Bureau of Meteorology provides its weather forecasts across New South Wales is set to change.[MORE]
Cancer Council to show where donations go
People in Broken Hill have the chance to hear how their donations to Cancer Council New South Wales are spent.[MORE]
Broken Hill cinema gets 3D revamp
The Silver City Cinema in Broken Hill is set to become one of a few regional cinemas in Australia to be able to show 3D digital movies.[MORE]
Film festival hopes to educate youth about democracy
The inaugural AusCivics Film Festival will be held in Broken Hill next month to get young people excited about the Australian system of government and voting.[MORE]
Wheelie bin fire destroys car
Flames from a wheelie bin spread and totally destroyed a car on Pell Lane in Broken Hill over the weekend.[MORE]
Miner happy with profits despite slump
Despite recording a 35 per cent slump in first-half profits, mining company Perilya says it is still pleased with the results.[MORE]
Prostate tour rides into Broken Hill
Men in Broken Hill are being encouraged to seek more information about prostate cancer while the Rumble Down Under motorbike ride is in town today.[MORE]
Council moves towards workforce gender equality
Broken Hill City Council will work towards achieving accreditation in the 50-50 Vision - Councils for Gender Equity program.[MORE]
Police fine women for public fight
Broken Hill police have fined two women for fighting in public on Wednesday night.[MORE]
Bedsore death could have been prevented: coroner
The New South Wales coroner has recommended case workers, carers and nurses be better trained in preventing and managing bedsores after the death of a severely disabled woman in the state's far west.[MORE]
Coroner finds disabled woman's death was avoidable
The New South Wales Coroner has found the death of a severely disabled woman in far western New South Wales could have been prevented if she had received help earlier.[MORE]
Council lends support to local health shake-up
Broken Hill City Council will write to the New South Wales Government in support of the proposed far west Local Health Network model.[MORE]
Country Energy warns of energy savings scam
Country Energy is warning consumers in the far west to be wary of people selling energy efficiency devices over the phone or in person.[MORE]
Man jailed and fined over driving offences
A 61-year-old South Australian man has been jailed for 13 months with a non-parole period of eight months, for a range of driving offences in Broken Hill.[MORE]
Indigenous entrepreneurs to benefit from loan program
Indigenous people in the far west of NSW will now be eligible to apply for a business loan under a new partnership between the Murdi Paaki Regional Enterprise Corporation and the National Australia Bank.[MORE]
DRAG frustrated over Murray-Darling delays
The Darling River Action Group (DRAG) is frustrated that the possibility of a hung parliament is further delaying the release of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority's plan.[MORE]
Ley wins Farrer with almost 65pc of vote
The seat of Farrer in southern New South Wales has been retained by the Liberal Party's Sussan Ley.[MORE]
Farrer goes to Liberal for fourth term
In the seat of Farrer in far western New South wales, Liberal Sussan Ley has picked up more than 50 per cent of the primary vote to retain the seat for a fourth term. [MORE]
