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.”

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.

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.

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.

Thirty-five years ago, Peter Bisset joined the staff of Hay Lands Office as a Lands Officer, with a commencing salary of $18,492 per annum. He was one of 13 employed in the iconic old building in Lachlan Street.

On December 20 this year, Peter is likely to be the last one from the Hay Lands Office to shut the door behind him. The Department says at least three other NSW Government staff will continue to occupy the building. Image: The Riverine Grazier/Tertia Butcher.

Regional politicians have released their expenses for the three month period of April to July 2024. We have the details of MPs Sussan Ley, Mark Coulton, Micheal McCormack and Senator Perin Davey.

Read on to see how $380k was spent in Farrer.

Co-owners Tertia Butcher and Krista Schade have taken a stand against sharing children's photographs online in a plea for ensuring they will remain safe.

The man accused of transporting pipe bombs along the Sturt Highway pled guilty and did not apply for bail at a recent court appearance.

33-year-old Timacoy Jason Williams remains in custody after pleading guilty to all charges at his October 4 appearance at Griffith Local Court.

Appearing via video link, Williams faced two charges of possess explosive device in public place, two charges of prohibited drug and one charge of custody of knife in public place.