This Week's News
Barrier Miner - Edition 129
17 July 2008
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THE SEARCH for a developer for the Broken Hill Golf and Country Club came to an end last Friday with Mildura’s Dialena Nominees and Queensland company MSB Pty Ltd signing off on the deal. Read more |
Get silly with the Silly Billies THE RESOURCE and Toy Library is raising money by hosting a children’s concert on Tuesday July 22. Children aged 2-10 will delight in the Silly Billies action packed live show with Jumping John, Ophelia the Fairy and Cosmo the Cool Puppy. Read more |
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CRISTAL Australia, a Saudi Arabian owned subsidiary, has announced that it had acquired 93.55 per cent of Bemax in a cash takeover bid which saw instant changes to Bemax’s board and management structure. Read more |
AS WE shiver through the winter days, for most of us a swim in the pool is the furthest thing from our thoughts – however, it is only another six weeks before the weather starts to warm for spring. Read more |
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AMUARY, Timothee, Heloise and Vanessa were among 83 pilgrims from Burgundy, France, who visited the city last week as part of the Days In The Dioceses program celebrations. The 83 French pilgrims were billeted out to local families during their four day stay, taking in the attractions of the Silver City and its surrounding areas before heading off to Sydney for World Youth Day 2008. Read more |
SEVEN months ago Clay Tenni was hit with the dream of opening a soup kitchen in Broken Hill, and now finally it’s taking form. Read more |
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THE BROKEN Hill Visitor Information has broken its own service record with staff serving a massive 189,000 people during last financial year, up from its previous record of 150,540 visitors in 2003-2004 financial year. Read more |
MP promotes Aboriginal small business MINISTER for small business, Joe Tripodi, was in Broken Hill last week to visit Dowden Boxing Fitness and launch the second edition of The Guide To Developing Aboriginal Business, a resource to help Aboriginal people across NSW identify and evaluate business opportunities and establish and operate a small business. Read more |
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NAIDOC Week: Advancing Australia Fair? DESPITE bitterly cold weather, locals gathered at Sturt Park last Thursday to celebrate Broken Hill’s National Aboriginal and Islanders Day Of Celebration, better known as NAIDOC Week, which ran nationally from July 6 to July 13. Read more |
There have been a number of break, enter and steal offences committed over the weekend, particularly in the Railwaytown and Western sections of town. Police remind residents to secure their houses and be aware of strange persons in the neighbourhood. Residents are urged to call police on 8087 0299 if they see anything suspicious. Read more |
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Break and enter offences seem to be popping up all over the city lately and unfortunately, many of the offenders remain at large, or should it be said, at small? Read more |
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REPRESENTATIVES from Sydney’s Northcott Disability Services were in Broken Hill last week conducting free screening assessments and training at Silverlea Early Childhood Services. Read more |
WRITER and advocate for domestic violence, Donna Carson, was in town last Thursday for Purple Ribbon Day, held at Centro Westside Plaza. After signing copies of her book at Angus and Robertson, the Judas Kisses author headed to the Barrier Social Democratic Club to be the guest speaker at the Domestic Violence Awareness in the Outback Dinner. Read more |
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THE ANNUAL Lifeline Art Exhibition is currently on show at the Albert Kersten GeoCentre in Crystal Street and organisers are pleased by the huge response. Read more |
Dogs and puppies were in the spotlight during the school holidays when around 35 kids ages four to 12 gathered in the Broken Hill City Library to learn the facts about their furry companions. Read more |
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When can I start to prune? It’s a question often asked around this time of year. Read more |
It is estimated that millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels that bury nuts and then forget where they hid them! Read more |
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AS A community we cannot overlook the important contribution migrants have made to our city. Read more |
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The Chrysler Grand Voyager is a big people mover with a long list of features but a relatively high price. Read more |
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National action needed for smokefree al fresco dining Health and employee organisations have welcomed action taken by seven Sydney councils to make outdoor dining areas smokefree – and have called for federal co-ordination of a total ban on smoking in dining and all other working areas. Read more |
Even the glossy magazines are on about it now: a diet that doesn’t help you get fashionably skinny, but has great health-promoting properties. Read more |
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I have been using Symbicort for my Asthma for a few years and have noticed lately that it doesn’t feel like I am getting the same dose as I used to. Has it changed recently? Read more |
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BROKEN Hill’s Outback Rugby League has received a massive boost following the announcement of a major sponsorship deal with the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union. Read more |
Joe missed rare double by whisker SO CLOSE, but so far was the story behind Souths’ failure to win the BHFL flag in 1957. Read more |
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Bush horses put through their paces THE ANNUAL Milparinka Gymkhana was held in perfect weather last Saturday July 12, drawing a 300 plus crowd who came to the remote outback town for a day of horse events, great food and catching up with friends. Read more |
There’s nothing to brag about with last week’s tips. You could say unproductive with only two winners and a couple of seconds and thirds, not much in the kitty for the taxi ride home, but luckily there’s always next week and a chance to redeem myself. Read more |
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THE BROKEN Hill Community Club Napredak will celebrate its 80th birthday on the weekend of July 19 and 20 with a huge weekend of festivities. Read more |
ON THE domestic front the local competition is at a ten year high. With only three wins separating first and fourth and only six rounds remaining, it’s going to be an intriguing run home. Read more |
