Tag: Broken Hill 2880
Support aired for development boards merger
The Far Western Regional Development Board says a merger of regional planning and consultative bodies will not mean job losses in local communities.[MORE]
More Indian Pacific rail service cuts
Great Southern Railway has extended a reduction in the frequency of its Indian Pacific service.[MORE]
Deadline looms for council to allocate funding
The Broken Hill City Council has until the end of next month to tell the Federal Government how it will spend $659,000.[MORE]
Council backs alcohol-free zone plan
The Broken Hill City Council has agreed to support a proposal for an alcohol-free zone in the Creedon, Wills and Rakow streets area to address residents' concerns over alcohol consumption and domestic violence.[MORE]
Murder accused to face committal hearing
An Ivanhoe man charged with the murder of a woman has made another court appearance by video link.[MORE]
Work starts on events centre pavilion
Construction work on the Regional Events Centre Pavilion is underway in Broken Hill.[MORE]
Farm group wants rural sector to share in rate cut
The New South Wales Farmers Association says it hopes the latest interest rate cut will be passed on to farmers.[MORE]
Men's shed mooted for Menindee
Menindee could be getting a men's shed - an area where men can share time with each other.[MORE]
Great Artesian Basin 'a vital resource'
Graziers and scientists say it is crucial there is more work done to avoid a water crisis in the Great Artesian Basin.[MORE]
Police air concerns over motorcyclist injury
Broken Hill police say a motorcyclist could have been decapitated in an incident over the weekend.[MORE]
Govt highlights community services staff boost
The New South Wales Government says the number of case workers in community services has been doubled in the past six years.[MORE]
Higher demand boosts flying doctor services
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has expanded its services across south-eastern Australia, including Broken Hill, over the past year.[MORE]
Advisory council urges adoption of Garling recommendations
The Greater Western Area Health Service's advisory council says adoption of the recommendations in the Garling Report would increase the number of medical professionals in the region.[MORE]
Govt questioned over domestic violence support
Murray-Darling MP John Williams has questioned the New South Wales Government's ability to provide support to reduce the incidence of domestic violence. [MORE]
Council hopes for positive pool reception
Broken Hill City Council says it hopes the community will embrace the new pool that was opened on Saturday.[MORE]
ABC childcare centre construction on hold
The construction of an ABC Learning childcare centre in Broken Hill has been put on hold.[MORE]
Four charged over weekend assault
Broken Hill police investigating an assault last weekend have charged four men.[MORE]
Police quiz more boys over organised fights
Police are interviewing eight more boys about organised fights in Broken Hill over the past two months.[MORE]
Perilya denies takeover challenger claims
Mining company Perilya Limited has denied a newspaper report that it has confirmed there is a rival challenger to the takeover offer by CBH Resources.[MORE]
Union leader welcomes WorkChoices replacement
The president of the Barrier Industrial Council, Danny O'Connor, has welcomed the Federal Government's introduction of a bill to replace the WorkChoices industrial relations system.[MORE]
Council to assess Menindee aged care needs
The Central Darling Shire Council will do a feasibility study into the need for aged care in Menindee.[MORE]
Murder accused to undergo psychiatric review
A murder case was adjourned again in the Broken Hill Local Court yesterday so the accused man can have a psychiatric assessment.[MORE]
Man to face court over prohibited fishing gear
A man charged with possessing prohibited fishing gear near New South Wales waters will face the Broken Hill Local Court again in February.[MORE]
Teen charged over escape
Broken Hill police have charged a 17-year-old youth with escaping from lawful custody after he ran away from officers at a juvenile justice centre on Monday.[MORE]
Broken Hill to get self breath-test machines
The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) says the installation of self breath-testing machines in local pubs and clubs will help to address the issue of drink driving in the western New South Wales region.[MORE]
