Tag Archives: Barrier Daily Truth

Country cup luck

Country cup luck

For the first time in around eight years, the Broken Hill Broncos will have a men’s representative team at the South Australia Senior Country Carnival this weekend.  Coach Jay Tremelling is looking forward to being part of a senior Broncos team once again and he’s sure the boys will do …

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Woman charged over house fire

A 38-year-old woman has been charged after a Railway Town home was totally destroyed by fire on Sunday. About 3.40pm on Sunday, emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a home on Gaffney Lane.

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Fruit fly warning

Fruit fly warning

Western Local Land Services have issued a warning for locals to be on the lookout for the troublesome Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) in their gardens. The warning has come after several reports of sightings in Broken Hill.

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Police commander honoured

Former Commander of the Barrier Police District, Detective Superintendent Paul Smith was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) as part of the Australia Day Honours yesterday. Detective Superintendent Smith was recognised for his outstanding service to …

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Fears for family property

Fourth generation graziers, Robert and Jodie Pearce are completely against a new waste facility project. The Blue Bush project, being run by Tellus, will be located within three kilometres of Sunnydale Station; which the Pearce’s own. Tellus announced plans last year to build a surface storage site 50kms south of …

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Tradition returns

Tradition returns

A 30 year tradition will be resurrected on Sunday as the Barrier District Cricket League hit off against the Red Cliffs Cricket Association. Barrier District Cricket League (BDCL) President, Tobias Hack said the game used to be an annual event which hadn’t occurred for many years.

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Locals recognised

Locals recognised. . Locals will be able to celebrate those who made an outstanding contribution to the community with the Australia Day ceremony next

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Upgrade fast tracked

Upgrade fast tracked. Saturday, 23rd January, 2021. By Travis Radford. The million dollar makeover of Queen Elizabeth Park has been fast tracked by the state government. A portion

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Thousands lose power due to crash

Essential Energy and emergency crews responded quickly over the weekend when 4,000 homes lost power after a car crashed into a power pole. Essential Energy Community Relations Northern manager, Bronya Pressler said that 4,

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City gets new Salvos officers

City gets new Salvos officers

Broken Hill has two new Salvation Army officers who are looking forward to contributing to spiritual and social wellbeing in the community. Corps Officers Kevin and Sugu Meredith arrived in the Silver City last week with their two children,

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