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Florian Wirtz Set for Liverpool Medical Ahead of €150m Move
Liverpool is looking to “fix the roof while the sun is shining” in a transfer market blitz never before seen by the current English champions. Hot on the heels of the signing of Jeremie Frimpong, Liverpool looks set to add the Dutchman’s former Bayer Leverkusen teammate Florian Wirtz to their roster in a deal that is set to smash multiple transfer records. According to transfer market guru Fabrizio Romano, the deal is set to reach €150M, including add-ons.
December 1, 2023 - Barrier Truth
| Posted on | Imperial Lakes SOS Imperial Lake Nature Park undergoes transformation into an eco-educational site amidst challenges and increased security measures. | Posted on | Farewell to the Truth An era ends at the Barrier Truth with the farewell of our Editor, Stuart Kavanagh. | Posted on | McCarthur festive discount McCarthurs Crystals, Minerals and Souvenirs is celebrating 10 years in Broken Hill.
Farewell to the Truth
As I pen this farewell message for the final edition of the Barrier Truth under my stewardship, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude and pride. Broken Hill, with its unique blend of history and community spirit, has been more than just a place of work for me; it has been a source of constant inspiration and learning.
Heritage Hero Honoured
Christine Adams has been recognised for her contributions to preserving Broken Hill’s culture and heritage by the New South Wales government. This past Saturday, she was named the winner of the Individual Excellence in Crown Land Management Award at the 2023 NSW & ACT Community Achievement Awards for her work at the Sulphide Street Station Railway & Historical Museum. “It was a big surprise.
November 24, 2023 - Barrier Truth
| Posted on | HILL HEALTH NEW HORIZON Nachiappans clinic in Broken Hill launches bulk-billed Telehealth via .doctor service, enhancing community access to GPs. | Posted on | Wage Theft Continues Discover how BHTEU fights wage theft in Far West LHD, recovering $500K and challenging ongoing underpayments.
November 21, 2023 - Barrier Truth
Jason Irvine | Posted on November 21, 2023 | West bounced back from last week’s loss with a five-wicket win against South in Round 4 of the 2023/24 Barrier District Cricket League (BDCL) season at Jubilee Oval on Saturday afternoon. The result was another unfortunate close loss for the Roos who remain winless so far this season.
Housing crisis worsened.
Councils across the state have urged the federal government to rethink massive infrastructure cuts announced by Minister Catherine King, claiming the move could exacerbate the already dire housing crisis. Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Darriea Turley slammed the move as short sighted, adding the move would shelve a whole host of projects, disproportionately affecting New South Wales.
North School raffle
Broken Hill North School’s Parents and Citizens (P&C) Committee are running a raffle to raise funds to assist the school community and families with expenses, and they have a tremendous first prize on offer – a $5000 holiday voucher. “We use our funds for various things. In the past, we’ve provided assistance with swimming lessons for the kids, assistance with excursions to reduce costs.
November 6, 2023 - Barrier Truth
Generator fault plunged Broken Hill into darkness, with power outages spanning 12 hours for some areas during maintenance.
Outage overshadows Sunday
Residents in the Silver City had their Sunday plans disrupted at around 10:30 am when a fault caused a generator to lose power, cutting electricity to the entirety of Broken Hill. The outage also affected surrounding areas, including Silverton, Menindee, Sunset Strip, Wilcannia, White Cliffs, and Tibooburra, among other parts of the Far West.
Demo Turns 120 - Barrier Truth
The Barrier Social Democratic Club (affectionately known as The Demo Club), a cornerstone of the Broken Hill community, marks its 120th anniversary today. This momentous occasion is celebrated with the unveiling of a state-of-the-art beer garden. “I started here in January, and we started thinking about it straight away,” Demo Club CEO Ward Gaiter told the Truth said of the new outdoor space.
Barrier Truth triumphs!
The Barrier Truth enjoyed a sensational night at the Country Press NSW Awards, securing an impressive tally of four awards. Our front page from March 22, focusing on the Menindee fish kill event, garnered the prestigious Best Front-Page Award. Judges described it as “a clear winner,” lauding the simple yet effective design.
October 16, 2023 - Barrier Truth
The Barrier Truth enjoyed a sensational night at the Country Press NSW Awards, securing an impressive tally of four awards.
Referendum Redo in Ivanhoe
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) will revisit Ivanhoe, offering the remote town’s residents another chance to vote in the referendum. This decision follows claims that many in the town were unaware of the AEC’s initial visit, leaving them without an opportunity to participate in Australia’s first referendum of the century. Parkes MP, Mark Coulton, expressed his delight that Ivanhoe’s residents have been granted another opportunity to vote.
FWLHD Mental Health Month Events
The Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) has announced a series of community events designed to support mental health and wellbeing, in line with October being Mental Health Month. Activities, which include colour runs and barbecues, will be held across various locations in the Far West District.
Man suffers burns at Post Office incident
A contractor carrying out electrical work at Broken Hill Post Office on Monday suffered severe burns to his face, hands, and legs. The incident occurred around 11am, and emergency services were called.
FWLHD and Lifeline team up to offer Bereavement Service
Far West Local Health District (FWLHD) and Lifeline Connect are teaming up to provide counselling and individualised support to people having trouble following the death of a loved one. The Bereavement Counselling Service is brand new to the Far West, having launched on Monday September 4 and will be run by Kim O’Donnell who has worked as a counsellor in various roles with non-government agencies over many years.
Happy 100th birthday Heather
Today Heather Merritt will become the latest Broken Hill resident to turn 100 years old. Having lived in the Silver City for well over half of her life, she moved here in 1956, Ms Merritt told the Truth the secret to reaching the milestone is to, “take everything as it comes”. “It is a lovely place to live,” Ms Merritt said of living in Broken Hill. Still an active member of the Anglican Church, Ms Merritt goes to service every Sunday, and out for coffee with friends afterwards.
Tempers fray as Day Care saga rolls on
The uncertainty surrounding the future of Far West Family Day Care was a hot topic at a boisterous full City Council meeting on Wednesday with the public gallery full of day care staff, concerned parents, and members of the community who were often very vocal.
Spike in local gastro cases
A sharp rise in viral gastroenteritis cases, particularly in very young children up to the age of four, has prompted the Far West Local Health District to urge people to take precautions to prevent a further spread. “Gastroenteritis is highly infectious and may spread rapidly,” says FWLHD Director of Public Health, Priscilla Stanley.
Hazard reduction burn for the Hill
Don’t be alarmed if you see smoke over the Silver City this weekend – from Friday and into Saturday – as local Fire and Rescue Rural Fire Service teams carry out a hazard reduction burn at Broken Hill Golf Course.
West Women Shore Up Top Spot
West Panthers secured top spot and a Grand Final place with a hard fought 3-0 victory over St Joes on the weekend. The victory sees George Bugeja’s side maintain an unassailable five-point lead at the top of the standings with just one match left to play, prior to the final’s series beginning. Midfielder Rebecca Deer was central to everything that went right for the Panthers on the weekend.
FIFA WWC Match Day 14 - A Changing of the Guard?
Get caught up on Day 13 right here: Sweden completed a clean sweep of their group-stage fixtures by taking care of Argentina 2-0. The Swedish victory set up a mouthwatering clash with the United States in the Round of 16. Sweden swept aside Argentina with Rebecca Blomqvist opening the scoring as she met Sofia Jakobsson’s cross with a fantastic header in the 66th minute. The victory was secured in the 90th minute with Elin Rubensson slotting home from the penalty spot.
Call for 10,000 Rehab Clinic signatures
If you want to see a rehab clinic in Broken Hill then get your name down on a petition being run by the state government’s Alcohol and Other Drug Detoxification and Rehabilitation Steering Committee. The nearest rehab centre to Broken Hill is 800km away but if the required 10,000 signatures are achieved a community-based withdrawal, detox and residential rehab service suggestion will be put in front of the government.
Matildas waltz into knockout phase
It was the biggest match in Australian football - perhaps ever. Australia, coming off of a disappointing loss to Nigeria, needed a victory over reigning Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists Canada in order to qualify for the knockout phase in the Women’s World Cup. Any less than that, and the Matildas' World Cup journey would be over far too soon. Far, far too soon. The build-up was at a fever pitch and centred almost entirely on whether star striker Sam Kerr would play.
FIFA Women's World Cup
Catch up on all the action from the last five days right here. Day 1-6 | Day Seven | Day Eight | Day Nine | Day Ten | Day Eleven Switzerland is the only undefeated team in this group after a draw with Norway on Matchday Two. The Norwegians are facing an uphill battle to qualify as they languish at the bottom of the pool, with just a solitary point to their name. It was a tough second gameday for co-host country New Zealand, suffereing a shock defeat to the Philippines.
FIFA WWC Match Day 10 Wrap
Catch up with everything that happened on Day Nine right here: Sweden took on Italy in Wellington looking to retain control of Group G after the European nation's comeback victory against South Africa in its first fixture of this tournament. Sweden was also looking to keep a 100 per cent record in the tournament and follow up its 1-0 victory against Argentina with another three points.
Barbie Queue: Cinema in the pink
Siler City Cinema has been well and truly in the pink this week as Barbie mania hit town and caused queues, with lines of eager movie goers winding down Oxide. The film, starring Aussie Margot Robbie alongside Ryan Gosling, has been a universal phenomenon grossing more than $325 million globally since its premiere. It’s been a record breaker, with the largest box office debut across the world so far this year and is showing no signs of slowing down.
FIFA Women's World Cup Day 8: USA-Netherlands Draw, Portugal Defeats Vietnam
Check out everything that happened on Day 7 with our recap right here: In a rematch of 2019’s World Cup final, the United States took on the Netherlands in Wellington. A first-half goal to the Dutch had it looking like a successful revenge mission for the Oranje until a clash between two club teammates fired the USWNT back into the game.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Matildas Fall to Super Falcons
Catch up with what happened on Day Seven here: The 3-2 result, in front of a near 50,000-strong crowd, leaves the host nation's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage hanging by a thread and contingent on defeating Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallists Canada this Monday night in Melbourne. The Matildas squandered chance after chance, either failing to get the final pass right or unable to find the composure when it mattered the most.
FIFA WWC Match Day Seven - Goals Galore in Group C
Catch up with what happened on Day Six here: Japan took a massive step toward qualification with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Costa Rica to kick off day seven of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The goals came in quick succession for Japan with Hikaru Naomoto capitalising on some lightweight defending from Costa Rica to latch on to a forward pass and slide the ball past the oncoming Daniela Solera in the Costa Rica goal to give her country the lead in the 25th minute.
FIFAWWC Matchday One Recap
Catch up on our recaps of the tournament so far: Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four | Day Five | Day Six Switzerland and New Zealand banked wins early on to put themselves in the box seat. Early wins will be important in what was expected to be a very even group. New Zealand's win, with Hannah Wilkinson netting the first goal of the tournament, was the perfect way to open up the tournament.
FIFA WWC Match Day Six
Catch up on our previous wrap-up here: The final fixture of matchday one took place in Sydney with Colombia delivering a 2-0 defeat of South Korea. After the first goal - a penalty from veteran Catalina Usme in the 30th minute -, Colombia didn't allow their opponents a sniff. It appeared like nothing was going to come together for South Korea, save for a half-decent chance at the end of the first half.
Soccer Round 11 wrap
Round 11 action kicked off at O’Neill Memorial Park on Sunday with West taking on St Joes while Celtic tackled the Mighty Goats of Alma. St Joes strengthened their grip on the A-Grade, while West and Alma both picked up huge victories in the women’s competition. WOMEN’S LEAGUE With the spectre of the Women’s World Cup looming over every soccer match played at the moment, there is only one place to start, and that is the Women’s competition.
FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Match Highlights
Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as some dominant performances highlighted an action-packed Day Five for the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out. Keep up to date with Edge of the Crowd's coverage of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as some dominant performances highlighted an action-packed Day Five for the FIFA Women's World Cup. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out.
New Kitchen for Broken Earth Complex
Hot on the heels of the completed upgrade of the Broken Earth Complex at the Line of Lode in February, the NSW government has announced it is set to fund a brand-new commercial kitchen for the site to support its role as a tourist attraction.
Dr Hill sets off as Military Museum ramps up
The newly set-up Broken Hill Military Museum Inc gave Dr Peter Hill one hell of a send off on Wednesday as he started on his latest walk – this time to Tibooburra – raising funds for the Broken Hill Military Museum. Dr Hill left from the RSL on Argent St with his trusty Milo tin, hoping to raise funds for the newly incorporated museum.
Big 100 for Alex
South Football Club women’s team stalwart Alexis Agius plays her 100th match for the Roos against West at the Alma Oval this weekend. “It doesn’t really feel any different. I mean, it is nice to play 100 games but is just really nice going out and playing with these girls each week,” Ms Agius told us. There is something fitting about the milestone match happening against West, as West was the team she made her debut with, playing 38 games before making the switch to the South.
New Zealand Women's World Cup Victory
After 10 weeks of building up the hype with Edge of the Crowd's 70-Day Countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the action finally got underway with both hosts, the Football Ferns of New Zealand kicked off the biggest women’s sporting tournament in history. How did it all unfold? Read on to find out. By July 20, 2023 New Zealand vs Norway A day that started with tragedy ended in jubilation for New Zealand.
Gorry stars as Matildas prevail in FIFAWWC opener
The competition kicked off on the other side of the Tasman with the news that no Aussie wanted to hear. Sam Kerr, star striker, Australian captain, and one of the best players on the planet, had picked up a calf strain in training and would miss at least the opening two Matildas fixtures in the tournament. The fixture began at a frenetic pace, with the Matildas clearly in the ascendancy in the first ten minutes.
Edge of the Crowd's FIFAWWC Bible
EVERYTHING MATILDAS All-time greatest XI Send-Off Friendly Recap In-depth Squad Analysis The Matilda Effect A LOOK AT EVERY TEAM For the Road to the World Cup click here. New Zealand Norway Philippines Switzerland Australia Rep. of Ireland Nigeria Canada Spain Costa Rica Japan Zambia England Haiti Denmark China PR USA Vietnam Netherlands Portugal France Jamaica Brazil Panama Sweden South Africa Italy Argentina Germany Morocco Colombia South Korea And for all the 23-player squads, click here.
Silver City Scorpions training in the dark
Silver City Scorpions, Broken Hill’s lone Rugby League team, is succeeding against the odds – which includes training in the dark – and since its opening season in 2020 it’s had representatives in the NSW side for the Arthur Beetson-Ron Gibbs Outback Shield (essentially, the Outback’s State of Origin), something that fills Scorpions’ Head Coach Rossi Morris with pride.
Ex-Gallery Director Gary Corbett passes away
Broken Hill’s art community is mourning the loss of Gary Corbett, the city’s Regional Art Gallery Director in the late 1980s until the end of the ‘90s, who passed away on Sunday after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. Highly thought of in the national art community and with a special place in the hearts of many locals for his work in turning the Broken Hill City Art Gallery into a nationally recognised hub for the arts, Mr Corbett arrived in Broken Hill in 1980.
Soccer Wrap Round 10
Broken Hill Soccer Association action returned with a vengeance on the weekend after a one week break over the school holidays. In the Women’s competition, league leaders West were looking to break out of their mid-season form slump against Celtic, while in the Men’s competition there was a massive top of the table clash between St Joes and Alma.
FIFAWWC: Maccas' Giant Fries And Last-Minute Tickets Hack
On the Day 68 of Edge of the Crowd's countdown to the much-anticipated 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, we turn our attention to securing last-minute tickets and explore an intriguing method of upgrading a child's ticket to an adult's. Also in the spotlight is Maccas' engagement strategy for the biggest women's sporting tournament in history.
Local gymnasts shine at Country Champs
Broken Hill fielded an amazing 51 entrants in a hugely successful weekend in Adelaide at the 2023 South Australian Junior Country Championships this last weekend, with all the local gymnasts competing at different levels across all four apparatus in their age groups. The action began on Saturday morning with 15 of the Silver City’s 22 level one and level two competitors appearing at their first competition.
Outback Emus winners in the swim
This year’s Outback Emus Pursuit of Excellence in Sport Program recipients have been unveiled, and it is a clean sweep for Silver City swimmers. Silver City Swim Club members Scarlett Molloy and Sienna Bevan and Cohen Clavel of Broken Hill Aquatic Stingrays are the winners of the 2023 grant, and it’s the first time there has been three recipients.
Local targeted in ‘PayPal’ scam
Broken Hill resident Garry Stone thought he was doing the right thing when he received a very official looking email alerting him to a charge of nearly $700 to his PayPal account. Mr Stone immediately sprang to action and called the number on the email, knowing he hadn’t made any such purchase, and that is when he began to realise something was amiss. “I called the number, it all sounded very official, they said they were from PayPal.
Soccer Round 10 preview
After a week’s break during the school holidays, Broken Hill Soccer Association returns to play the back half of their fixture list before taking a break for the South Australian Junior Country Championships and then returning for some finals action.
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