Tag: Broken Hill 2880
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]
Broken Hill still opposing RLPB mergers
A new system of amalgamated rural lands protection boards (RLPBs) is expected to start operating in the next six weeks, but some boards, including Broken Hill, are still against the changes.[MORE]
Domestic violence victims urged to seek support
Broken Hill police are encouraging victims of domestic violence to use community resources for support and information.[MORE]
Broken Hill not sharing in bigger fuel price cuts
Fuel prices may be lower around Australia thanks to a drop in oil prices, but the New South Wales Service Station Association says country residents will not be seeing the same price cuts as their metropolitan counterparts.[MORE]
Study reveals higher remote area fatal accident rate
A study has found the number of deaths resulting from an accident are four times higher in very remote areas compared to big cities.[MORE]
Campaign to target ambulance education
The New South Wales Ambulance Service says it is frustrated that people are calling ambulances over minor ailments, but at the same time it says some people in regional areas are not using the service enough.[MORE]
Funds to address youth alcohol abuse
Broken Hill is one of 19 Australian communities to get federal funding to tackle youth binge drinking.[MORE]
Country businesses win tourism awards
Outback businesses have come away from last night's New South Wales Tourism Awards with a number of accolades.[MORE]
Health service moves to cut ultrasound wait times
The Greater Western Area Health Service wants to talk to local doctors and specialists to try to reduce waiting times for ultrasounds.[MORE]
Floods cause western NSW road closures
Much needed rain has closed roads across the far west of New South Wales, stranding some motorists.[MORE]
Police to quiz more boys over organised fights
Broken Hill police say more boys will be investigated over organised fights in the city over the past two months.[MORE]
NSW mining outlook positive: ABARE
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) says the outlook for mining in New South Wales is positive, despite the global economic turmoil.[MORE]
Teachers stop work over wage row
Teachers across New South Wales will stop work for up to two hours this morning over a wage dispute and the possibility that the teacher transfer system will be dismantled.[MORE]
