The Australian Government has released figures pertaining to more than $89 million water purchasing contracts for the period March 1 to April 14. Total purchases over the past six week total $210 million.

District water holders have taken advantage of the government buyback scheme, with local agricultural businesses Hazeldean, Budgewah Pastoral Co and M and T Mirabelli listed on the Austender CW website.

The 1923 police strike and riots in Melbourne rocked the entire nation - The officer at the centre of it all moved to Hay and became a much-loved member of the community.

Read the story of Constable William Thomas Brooks.

Special feature: Celebrating 90 years of Hay CWA. Read about the history of the women’s advocacy organisation and enjoy a bonus recipe for traditional ANZAC biscuits.

“Flat out of dough”

As construction on a new pool continues, Krista Schade delves into the past, reviving the coverage of the completion of Hay’s first swimming pool.

John Houston, described as the ‘all time president’ led local fundraising efforts.

An estimated 200,000 people live with Parkinson’s Disease in Australia.

As World Parkinson’s Awareness Day approaches, Kimberly Grabham speaks with someone recently diagnosed, and attempts a pancake flip to raise awareness.

Highly respected rural education program Hay Inc has welcomed its latest cohort of students, in its 11th year.

The program teaches young people hand-on skills, from local industry experts and has grown to include an alumni group.

Read about the programs success, by Hay Inc’s own Sandra Ireson.

Hay Grains storage facility in east Hay has changed hands, after JEK Rural Investments purchased the depot.

Deniliquin-based Paul and Jenny Fellows have owned the business for the past seven years and say they have enjoyed their time as part of the business community.

“Jenny and I have enjoyed our time with Hay Grains and the relationships we’ve made and loyalty we have seen from customers,” Paul Fellows told The Riverine Grazier.