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Heating options for two of the replacement pools at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool are currently being investigated by the contractor, ELM Aquatics.
Works are due to commence late next month, with the pool closing on February 24, to be completed for re-opening late November 2025.
General Manager, David Webb said the replacement project includes three new pools, filtration equipment, solar heating, renewable energy supply, recreational facilities and landscaping.
Rural
AFAβs $780 million deal to Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation has received FIRB approval.
The sale consists of three major freehold title land aggregations within the Deniliquin, Hay and Coonamble districts including Boonoke, Burrabogie, Wanganella and Wingadee stations.
βEveryone passed with high distinction and I am very proud of their achievements.β
Wool handling champion Kayla Garner praised the largest wool classing cohort, who recently graduated with high distinctions at Hay TAFE.
Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay.
A historic moment at Almaβs 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.
News
Hay Shire Council is continuing its efforts to improve accommodation for key workers, and more recently for its Multi-Purpose Service facility manager, and has met with Murrumbidgee Local Health District to discuss opportunities in Hay.
Heating options for two of the replacement pools at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool are currently being investigated by the contractor, ELM Aquatics.
Works are due to commence late next month, with the pool closing on February 24, to be completed for re-opening late November 2025.
General Manager, David Webb said the replacement project includes three new pools, filtration equipment, solar heating, renewable energy supply, recreational facilities and landscaping.
The loss of a parent is devastating. Losing both is unimaginable, but photographer and horse lover Sarah Wheeler is turning her grief into hope for others suffering from liver, pancreatic, stomach, bile duct and oesophageal cancers.
She is on a 5,500 kilometre journey to raise funds and awareness, and capture the landscape through her lens as she travels outback NSW and Queensland over nine months.
AFAβs $780 million deal to Agriculture and Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation has received FIRB approval.
The sale consists of three major freehold title land aggregations within the Deniliquin, Hay and Coonamble districts including Boonoke, Burrabogie, Wanganella and Wingadee stations.
The Ampol Service Station in South Hay has DA approval to undertake a grand overhaul, including Hayβs first drive-through coffee.
Read about the histor yof the Freemasons in Hay The Hay Gaol has an interesting collection of artefacts made up of local Freemason items.
ansporting homemade pipe bombs along the Sturt Highway will serve his sentence in the community.
Thirty-three-year-old Timacoy Jason Williams remained in custody after pleading guilty to all charges at his October 4 appearance at Griffith Local Court and was sentenced on November 20 by Magistrate Wright.
Helen Dalton MP (pictured above), Member for Murray, says the truth about what she describes as $13 billion of wasted taxpayer money needs to be told.
The independent member is referring to a new four-year study into the Murray-Darling Basin (MDB) Plan reveals mixed results.
The four-year study released last involved 12 scientists from Australiaβs leading universities, and drew on data from 1980 to 2023.
The report is co authored by Matthew Colloff, Kate Lanyon, Jamie Pittock, Milo Costanza-van den Belt, Sarah Wheele, Quentin Grafton, John Williams, Fran Sheldon, Richard Kingsford, Gilad Bino, Luigi Renzullo and Bradley Moggridge.
Anne Longworth bowed out as the final president of Bishopβs Lodge Management Committee last Wednesday when the final meeting took place after the last of Hay Shire Councilβs Section 355 museum committees was dissolved.
This reluctant step was taken at the request of the committee due to the chronic volunteer fatigue experienced in Hay over the last few years.
βAm I, or is my property, at risk of bush or grass fires? The reality is simple β if you live, work or travel near bushland or grasslands, you are in a fire risk area.β
A message form the NSW RFS Commissioner.
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Sport
After sitting out rugby league for several seasons, local talent Jye Thomspon has been confirmed as the latest signing for Hay Magpies.
Magpies first grade coach Chris Stewart confirmed the signing late last week.
βThatβs been our focus when recruiting for this season,β he said.
βWe want local blokes back playing for Hay.β
Hay Lions are on the hunt for another Golden Rivers AFL premiership flag, announcing several important signings - including Dylan Collis - and unveiling a comprehensive coaching team.
Read all about Hays latest successful battle for the Creet Cup against Griffith.
Decker, the eight-year-old bay gelding trained by Jerilderieβs Ross Purcell took out the Elders Hay Cup at the annual spring race day on Saturday.
Josh Curtis, son of racing royalty Allan Curtis and Lisa Gee, is part of the Purcell stable of trainers and was at the track on Saturday.
History & People
Hay Show celebrates its 150th agricultural show in the small Riverina town, but is older than 150 years - read on to find out why.
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.
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 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, 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.
More Desination Hay
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.
Bishopβs Lodge historic house in Hay, NSW is getting a $175,000 facelift, thanks to Hay Shire Councilβs grant via the Stronger Country Communities Fund.
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 Hollywood descended on the southern Riverina township of Hay, in NSW, to film part of βMad Max Furiosaβ in 2022 the tiny township already boasted an impressive bio.
Movies such as βTrue love & Chaos,β βChild Lost on Goolumbullaβ and βCharlie and Bootsβ have been filmed at Hay, as well as the dark TV series βMr Inbetweenβ, TV advertisements and Shannon Nollβs award winning film clip.
Community news
The loss of a parent is devastating. Losing both is unimaginable, but photographer and horse lover Sarah Wheeler is turning her grief into hope for others suffering from liver, pancreatic, stomach, bile duct and oesophageal cancers.
She is on a 5,500 kilometre journey to raise funds and awareness, and capture the landscape through her lens as she travels outback NSW and Queensland over nine months.
Anne Longworth bowed out as the final president of Bishopβs Lodge Management Committee last Wednesday when the final meeting took place after the last of Hay Shire Councilβs Section 355 museum committees was dissolved.
This reluctant step was taken at the request of the committee due to the chronic volunteer fatigue experienced in Hay over the last few years.