Broken Hill teenager Molly Molloy is set for an out-of-this-world experience after being selected as one of only two Australians to join an international space education program in the US.

The NSW government has reaffirmed its plan for a state-of-the-art secondary school in the state's far west, allocating more than $55 million to rebuild Willyama High School after a mould outbreak.

No shiny new metros, no handouts to ease cost of living, but 14,000 NSW children and a system in crisis are the big winners in Tuesday's state budget.

This farming family has millions in super but proposed reforms have left them in a position where they may have to sell the farm.

Without even competing, a western performance horse has been sold for $2.65 million in the United States — good news for Australian breeders who are importing the same bloodlines.

Finke Desert Race co-driver Bernie Webb says a safety mechanism kept him and his driver safe after they lost control at 160kph.

Third time's the charm? Broken Hill photographer Adam Edwards has had two photos shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year. It’s the third year running that his photos have made the shortlist. The exhibition opens at the South Australian Museum on August 30.
 

Pictured: One of the two photos shortlisted: Echidnas at Kinchega National Park near Menindee. Image supplied: Adam Edwards Photography 
 

No FIFO for BHM: After acquiring the Rasp Mine late last year the new operators say they've got a number of vacancies they're hoping to fill.  Broken Hill Mines Limited took over operations in the centre of the city from Japanese company Toho Zinc in November. BHM has made its plans for expansion no secret, stating it intends to increase its workforce in the future as it looks to bring the Pinnacles mine, 15 kilometres south-west of the city, online. In the meantime, it says it's looking to fill multiple vacancies at various entry level positions, including roles as utility and service crew, as well as more truck and loader operators. It is not allowing any fly-in-floy-out arrangements.
 

Union approves of mine policy: A Broken Hill mining union delegate says he's pleased to see the new operators of the Rasp Mine are prioritising local employees over fly-in-fly-out workers. New South Wales Mine Workers Alliance spokesperson Todd Ferguson says it's a good sign that the company recognises the value of local jobs.
 

Mining communities need money: The Broken Hill City Council says several long-term development projects have been delayed due to the loss of government funding exclusive to mining communities. In 2023, the New South Wales government axed the state's Resources for Regions Fund, which contributed millions of dollars to council infrastructure projects annually. Deputy Mayor Jim Hickey says having to compete with other regional councils through the replacement Regional Development Trust means many builds are on indefinite hold. 
 

School break ins continue: A Broken Hill principal says he's frustrated by a series of break-a