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.

The 30,000 hectare Kooba farm aggregation has sold, for a rumoured $500 million. Australian Food and Fibre (AFF), owner of Hay’s cotton gin, will take ownership of Kooba, in a joint venture between Canadian-based agribusiness PSP Investments and the Robinson family.

Trigger warning: Family violence

One woman’s story of surviving an attack that happened while her home town slept, and battling the system to stay safe.

“I started screaming at him ‘You are going to kill me.’ He was in that rage that he didn’t even see the two trucks coming.”

“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 Cemetery has received a world-class upgrade, with new memorial features including a columbarium, memorial bridge, and pet plaque area. Council has also updated its Cemeteries Policy to reflect legislative changes and address community concerns.

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.

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St Alban’s Church in Booligal has been de-commissioned as an Anglican church.

The service took place last Thursday by Archdeacon Robert Murphy, assisted by Riverina Diocese Registrar, Mandy Walsh and witnessed by parishioners Helen Rogers, Alison Crossley, Bronwyn Turner and Jenny Sheaffe.

“It was with profound disappointment we attended the decommission service,” Mrs Sheaffe said.

“St Alban’s Anglican Church has been more than a building in our community.

Karen and Naz have travelled form Argentina to the tiny community of Ivanhoe, as part of their backpacking adventures.

Kimberly Grabham caught up with Ken recently - read the inspiring story.

Krista Schade’s investigative article Explosive Allegations has won the prestigious Best Story award at the Country Press Australia national awards. The piece, which tackled serious allegations about the management of Gundaline Station, was praised for its courage and impact, demonstrating the vital role of local journalism.

The annual Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run was a massive success, drawing over 200 participants and 188 poker hands. The event, held in memory of Shag (Edward) Gregory, raises funds for Motor Neurone Disease research and local charities. This year’s route covered Darlington Point, Yenda, and Carrathool, with festivities concluding at South Hay Pub. Winners included Kyle Aloi with the best poker hand and Kurt Woods, who took home a Milwaukee tool kit.

A rare First World War handkerchief, once issued to a local soldier, has found a new home in Hay. Owned by Brian Cunningham of Gunbar, this historic artifact is now safely preserved behind glass. Many such handkerchiefs were designed for soldiers in 1916, but this particular pattern appears to be unique. During WWII, similar handkerchiefs were even used as secret escape maps, hidden in uniforms to aid Allied troops in case of capture.

Mrs Ellen Sendy is pictured with one of her ‘dream team’ students, Chloe Gorman. Mrs Sendy is overjoyed to have Chloe working at the school this year as an SLSO. Image: The Riverine Grazier/Kimberly Grabham.

Hay Shire Council is enhancing pool safety with AI-powered drowning prevention at the new John Houston Memorial Pool. Featuring the Lynxight system, it’s the first in NSW to use AI-driven real-time alerts for lifeguards. The facility will also include three pools, solar heating, and a half basketball court.

Australian Food & Fibre’s tertiary scholarship has awarded, as new grower rep joins the Hay Gin team.

“It’s good to be back,” agronomist Heidi Stephens said.

Works on a stretch of the Sturt Highway west of Hay, NSW are under threat as claims that Aboriginal sites have been destroyed have been levelled at Transport for NSW.

“We aren’t going to let it rest,” Hay Local Aboriginal Land Council (Hay LALC) CEO Ian Woods said. “We’ll take it all the way to the Environment Court if we have to.”

Financial support is sought to help the community of Booligal retain their beloved St Alban’s Church building.

“The community is thrilled to announce that the Diocese has accepted our offer to purchase St Alban’s,” spokesperson Alison Crossley said.