The Latest Breaking News from Broken Hill

‘Streets were flowing’: Broken Hill reeling after record rainfall and deadly flash flooding

Man killed while trying to help friends as sudden downpour damaged roads and footpaths

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022

Broken Hill's rainfall record smashed as deadly storm downs phones, floods CBD

More than 140 millimetres fell in parts of the outback city, eclipsing a 33-year-old record and sending emergency services scrambling.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2022

56-year-old killed in Broken Hill flood during record storm was helping friends, police say

Police say the ute the man and a companion were travelling in was swept off the road as they ventured out to help friends trapped in the flood.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2022

Broken Hill fitness fanatics take on 48-hour ultramarathon challenge for domestic violence services

Domestic violence continues to shatter families across Australia, but a staggeringly high rate of incidents occur in regional areas. Brydie Mannion and Megan Cumming want to help empower women.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Broken Hill cleans up after powerful hailstorm

Roads are closed, powerlines are down and emergency services are working to reach residents in need after a large hailstorm hit Broken Hill last night.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2022

Fitness Industry 'giant' being remembered following motorcycle crash

Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to John Holsinger, a mentor and legend in the fitness industry who was killed in a motorcycle crash east of Broken Hill last Tuesday.

ABC News · Feb 25, 2022

Broken Hill drugs clinician welcomes more family perspectives on drug policies

A new survey highlighting people's views on drug policies and its focus on hearing from families has been welcomed in Broken Hill.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2022

Broken Hill's Adrian Isbill tackles 512km challenge to raise money for paediatric cancer research

Each month Adrian Isbill's family travels 512 kilometres to Adelaide for his son's cancer treatment. This month he'll do that distance running, riding and rowing to raise funds for paediatric cancer research.

ABC News · Feb 21, 2022

Broken Hill snake catcher Ash McInnes wants to educate public on misunderstood reptiles

It's not really part of his paid gig, but snake catcher Ash McInnes is passionate about snake education and advocacy — and wants us to love the reptiles as much as he does.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022

Broken Hill businesses welcome easing of COVID-19 restrictions in NSW

Hospitality venues in Far West New South Wales prepare to reintroduce live music and entertainment after six weeks of restrictions.

ABC News · Feb 18, 2022