Check out our gallery from the annual Father’s Day breakfast at Hay Public School.

Excitement soared at the National Landcare Awards last Wednesday evening when the winner was announced for the 2022 Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award, with Ivanhoe Central School in NSW taking home the top spot.

Two roses amongst the thorns - Anne Young and Tracey Timms are newcomers to Hay and immediately rolled up their sleeves, donned the gloves and assisted in the annual rose pruning at Bishop’s Lodge Historic House on Saturday.

She was one of the driving forces behind Hay’s dipping concept, supporting local businesses throughout lockdown by running a social media raffle page, and now Chloe Deacon has opened her own retail outlet in Lachlan Street.

Leo Dedini Fitzpatrick has returned to his home town and is the new Youth Worker/Mental Health Worker at Hay Aboriginal Medical Service.

Hay Lions Ladies Day 2022 - photo gallery

Hay Merino Sheep Show celebrates 70th year - photo gallery

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.