The first of the trio of emu sculptures has arrived in South Hay as part of the roundabout and town entrance beautification program.

A lack of staff has long plagued local businesses, and this month will see the closure of Hay Ag & Auto, entrenched in the Hay community for 26 years.

Back in March, dating app creator Tinder announced that it would be unveiling their ‘Big Rainbow’, in a regional town, somewhere in Australia, and Hay is in the top four.

Local man always “on the go”, Jim Ovens is at it again.

President of Hay Bowling Club, mailman, Design Yr Sign owner, and more has been cooking up – sausages only – in the lead up to an event he is hosting in June.

“Today you become an Australian Citizen.” Those were the words of Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP, in a message to Hay’s newest citizens.

Graham and Carrie Matthews are now the new proud owners of Hills Corner Store Hay, their official trading name.

Phot gallery - ANZAC Day 2022, Hay NSW; The town that went to war

Hay will soon be further escalated as a tourism destination with its very own Blue Plaque at Historic Bishop’s Lodge.

Gemma Tassell has returned home after an unforgettable experience hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW

Zoe Biggs, daughter of Kim and the late Mark Biggs, graduate of Hay War Memorial High School, and friendly face that used to be found in the IGA deli, has graduated as a Paramedic.

Last week we published a letter to the editor calling on Hay Shire Council to tidy up the lawn cemetery and remove faded plastic flowers and toys from graves, saying the area was starting to look like the tip.

This week we received two separate complaints about the ‘sterile’ appearance of the lawn cemetery.

Centenary celebrations for Hay’s Riverina Women’s Club kicked off with a 1920s-inspired cocktail party on Friday night, with other special events planned throughout the year.

Local young people Ben Caughey and Gemma Tassell shine a light on Hay.

Job satisfaction and commitment to her career have kept Jane Griffiths (Symons) in the same job for forty-five years and one month.

Forty years at our service - Dr Wayne Gardham

Hay Hospital staff rallied for better working conditions as part of state-wide action last week.

Jason Gee has attended every Riverina Redneck Rally since the inaugural event in 2017.

Mark Brettschneider, Richard Dixon and Ian Woods joined Black Deaths Australia Motorcycle Club and travelled to Canberra on January 26, as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

The 2022 Hay Fishing Classic was declared a success by organisers, with more than 600 entries received. The annual event was hampered by flood conditions and COVID restrictions but still hosted more than 340 anglers in Hay on the weekend.

Hay’s first baby for 2022 is Chloe Grace, born

on January 20.