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Rainbow on the Plains 2024 - all the photos from Hay’s Pride festival
Rainbow on the Plains 2024 - all the photos from Hay’s Pride festival

The 2024 Rainbow on the Plains Festival was another huge success for the township of Hay.

Check out all the images and a wrap up of events.

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Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill
Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill

Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay.

Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers
Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers


A historic moment at Alma’s selection day: (from left) classer Andrew Rutherford joined three generations of the McKeon family - Bob McKeon, son Mark McKeon, and grandsons Jack and Patrick Ward. Image: supplied.

Ginning ends - Successful season for AFF gin
Ginning ends - Successful season for AFF gin

The 2024 ginning season came to an end last week at the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) gin south of Hay.

The ginning season ran for five months and processed 45,000 round modules into 199,000 finished bales, making 2024 one of the Hay gin’s biggest runs.

$15,550 paid for Woodpark Poll ram
$15,550 paid for Woodpark Poll ram

Woodpark Poll Merinos enjoyed a full clearance at their annual ram sale on September 23.

The top price of $15,550 for Woodpark Poll 23-404, was paid by Grassy Creek Merinos, Reids Flat.

All 150 rams on offer sold to an average of $3,110.

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Rainbow on the Plains 2024 - all the photos from Hay’s Pride festival
Rainbow on the Plains 2024 - all the photos from Hay’s Pride festival

The 2024 Rainbow on the Plains Festival was another huge success for the township of Hay.

Check out all the images and a wrap up of events.

End of an era at Japps
End of an era at Japps

It was the end of an era last week when Hay’s pharmacist of close to 70 years finally passed on the baton.

“The time has come,” Allan Japp told The Riverine Grazier after signing over his share of Japp’s Pharmacy to Mina Malek who had been working with him for the past two-and-a-half years.

Helen Dalton’s bombshell video points finger at Gundaline
Helen Dalton’s bombshell video points finger at Gundaline

Independent Member for Murray Helen Dalton has released a video, calling out foreign farm owners, and Australia’s farming managers, saying lives are at risk, and hush money is offered to workers to stay silent.

Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill
Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill

Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay.

Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers
Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers


A historic moment at Alma’s selection day: (from left) classer Andrew Rutherford joined three generations of the McKeon family - Bob McKeon, son Mark McKeon, and grandsons Jack and Patrick Ward. Image: supplied.

Little athletics shine at two carnivals in one weekend
Little athletics shine at two carnivals in one weekend

The kids of Hay Littles Athletics have performed well at two regional carnivals.

Snake season - anti-venom treatments for local pets doubles
Snake season - anti-venom treatments for local pets doubles

Hay vet Wayne Gardam (centre) with Susann Carter and Molly Edmonds and a local pet. Molly is completing work experience at the clinic and was on hand when The Grazier’s Kimberly Grabham called in to capture this photo

ICPA perseverance pays off to change school enrolment policy
ICPA perseverance pays off to change school enrolment policy

The public schools fee waiver of $6000 per year for the child of a Temporary Skilled Worker visa holder in Rural, Regional and Remote NSW is warmly welcomed by the NSW Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA-NSW.)

“ICPA-NSW often deals with nuanced issues that have a ripple effect across the broader community. One such issue is the Temporary Skilled Worker Shortage Visas (482 Visas),” ICPA-NSW president Tanya Mitchell said.

Council gets tough on contamination
Council gets tough on contamination

Contamination across the three-bin system continues to be an issue and Hay Shire Council will be forced to take action against repeat offenders.

“Council staff are constantly finding waste that should not be in your green-lidded bin,” General Manager, David Webb said.

“If this becomes an ongoing issue at your household, Council will issue you a letter to address the problem.

“If the problem continues, a contamination notification sticker will be applied to your bin.”

Mayor re-elected, new deputy - Hay Shire Council holds its first meeting
Mayor re-elected, new deputy - Hay Shire Council holds its first meeting

Cr Carol Oataway has been re-elected mayor of Hay Shire Council.

The mayor retained her seat after surviving a challenge from newly elected councillor, John Perry in an open vote, 5 – 3.

Hay has a new deputy mayor after a tightly contested election between Crs Martyn Quinn, Lionel Garner and Geoff Chapman.

The three-way vote concluded with five votes in favour of Cr Quinn, pictured with Mayor Oataway.

Pool replacement another step closer - John Houston Memorial pool in Hay is due a revamp
Pool replacement another step closer - John Houston Memorial pool in Hay is due a revamp

A suggestion by Cr Lionel Garner to again patch up Hay swimming pool rather than replacing the three pools was quickly dismissed by Council.

“We can’t do it,” General Manager David Webb said.

“The pool cannot be patched up any more. It leaks and is ready for a catastrophic failure any time.

Hay Grazier shines at NSW Country Press Association awards night
Hay Grazier shines at NSW Country Press Association awards night

Awards for Best News Story, Best Special Publication and Best Print Advertisement as well as runner-up awards for Best Human-Interest Photo and Best Front Page were presented to The Grazier team (from left) Margie McClelland, Tertia Butcher, Krista Schade and Cheyenne Hurst.

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Jensen signed by Yarrawonga
Jensen signed by Yarrawonga
Digby Lilburne is Hay Cutters best and fairest and player’s player
Digby Lilburne is Hay Cutters best and fairest and player’s player

Hay Cutters Rugby Union gathered for their annual presentation day, where Digby Lilbure was named best and fairest and player’s player for the 2024 season.

Full award winners and photo gallery.

Jodie Hick plays 50th AFLW game
Jodie Hick plays 50th AFLW game

Jodie Hicks played her 50th AFLW game last Saturday night in the Richmond Tigers’ Dreamtime in Darwin clash against Essendon.

It was a frantic final few minutes of the first AFLW Dreamtime match, which saw both sides score 6.6 (42) to post a full-time draw.

Snipers premiers three years running
Snipers premiers three years running

The South Hay Snipers have done it again! For the third year in a row they walk away champions in the Hay Darts Association competition. Thirteen year old Usher Stringer is the youngest player in the history of darts to win a grand final.

Our camera at the 2024 Mick Huntly Masters in Hay
Our camera at the 2024 Mick Huntly Masters in Hay

The Riverine Grazier was on hand to capture the action at the 2024 Mick Huntly Memorial Masters, played in Hay.

Pearson’s award winning year
Pearson’s award winning year

Local talent Rachael Pearson has scooped two important awards recently.

The NRLW and NSW Sky Blues half-back received the Parramatta Eels coaches award at their presentations last week.

This came on the back of recently being named the winner of the prestigious Apprentice of the Year at the 2024 NSW Training Awards.

History & People

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Celebrating 150th Hay Show - a history
Celebrating 150th Hay Show - a history

Hay Show celebrates its 150th agricultural show in the small Riverina town, but is older than 150 years - read on to find out why.

Remembering William Jackson - The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross
Remembering William Jackson - The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross

Private William Jackson from Hay remains the youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross and his was the first VC to be won by an Australian on the Western Front.

Read all about the heroism and bravery shown by the young soldier.

91 years of Wall family history - the legacy of Hay Furniture Co.
91 years of Wall family history - the legacy of Hay Furniture Co.

Bruce Wall shared with us the legacy of his family in Hay NSW.

Ronald Alfred Wall was born on June 28, 1901 in Hay at the family home in Church Street.

Ron Wall traded as Hay Furniture Mart from the beginning of his enterprise in 1932 to 1957, when the company was restructured, including a name change to Hay Furniture Co.

Hay Merino Sheep Show: a rich history
Hay Merino Sheep Show: a rich history

Hay Merino Sheep Show has seen major changes since the first show, held 72 years ago while still retaining the heritage atmosphere and feel that the exhibitors love and travel for.

Exhibitors travel from NSW, SA and VIC annually. The people involved in the first shows have descendants still contributing to the show today.

President Ian Lugsdin said it was a credit to the Hay district for the longevity of the current and previous committees to maintain the high standard of sheep, both flock and studs, on show for the last 72 shows in its current form, and looks forward to the future of an iconic industry.

Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming
Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming

Manny Pottinger, an icon of Conargo Shire and surrounding districts, has been honoured in a renewable energy project.

Someva Renewables, a specialist renewable energy developer operating in Australia, has named its local project, Pottinger Energy Park.

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A Clip Above the Rest: Unveiling Australia's Shearing Heritage at Shear Outback
A Clip Above the Rest: Unveiling Australia's Shearing Heritage at Shear Outback

Hay, New South Wales, is a small town basks in the golden glow of the outback summer sun. It is a community whose history is deeply intertwined with the iconic figure of the Australian shearer. Here, amidst the vast sheep stations and dusty plains, lies Shear Outback: a treasure trove dedicated to preserving the rich legacy of this vital industry.

Shear Outback isn't just a museum; it's a multi-faceted experience that throws open the gates to the fascinating world of Australian sheep shearing.

Bishop’s Lodge Historic House - a facelift for a grand old dame
Bishop’s Lodge Historic House - a facelift for a grand old dame

Bishop’s Lodge historic house in Hay, NSW is getting a $175,000 facelift, thanks to Hay Shire Council’s grant via the Stronger Country Communities Fund.

Homebush Hotel - a tree change decision leads to Australia Day party
Homebush Hotel - a tree change decision leads to Australia Day party

When Jim and Gail Quick drove up to the Homebush Hotel site eight months ago, Gail figured that this treechange would be something to which she would have to become accustomed. A week later, however, she knew she never wanted to leave. The couple are the managers of the pub.

Before Mad Max Furiosa: Movies filmed in Hay, NSW
Before Mad Max Furiosa: Movies filmed in Hay, NSW

Before Hollywood descended on the southern Riverina township of Hay, in NSW, to film part of ‘Mad Max Furiosa’ in 2022 the tiny township already boasted an impressive bio.

Movies such as ‘True love & Chaos,’ ‘Child Lost on Goolumbulla’ and ‘Charlie and Boots’ have been filmed at Hay, as well as the dark TV series ‘Mr Inbetween’, TV advertisements and Shannon Noll’s award winning film clip.

The team from The Riverine Grazier visits Newsprinters to watch the paper being printed - January 2024

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End of an era at Japps
End of an era at Japps

It was the end of an era last week when Hay’s pharmacist of close to 70 years finally passed on the baton.

“The time has come,” Allan Japp told The Riverine Grazier after signing over his share of Japp’s Pharmacy to Mina Malek who had been working with him for the past two-and-a-half years.

Snake season - anti-venom treatments for local pets doubles
Snake season - anti-venom treatments for local pets doubles

Hay vet Wayne Gardam (centre) with Susann Carter and Molly Edmonds and a local pet. Molly is completing work experience at the clinic and was on hand when The Grazier’s Kimberly Grabham called in to capture this photo

ICPA perseverance pays off to change school enrolment policy
ICPA perseverance pays off to change school enrolment policy

The public schools fee waiver of $6000 per year for the child of a Temporary Skilled Worker visa holder in Rural, Regional and Remote NSW is warmly welcomed by the NSW Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA-NSW.)

“ICPA-NSW often deals with nuanced issues that have a ripple effect across the broader community. One such issue is the Temporary Skilled Worker Shortage Visas (482 Visas),” ICPA-NSW president Tanya Mitchell said.

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