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Injunction sought to stop secret reburial at Mungo
An injunction is to be lodged against a decision by Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley to rebury ancestral remains, including Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, in 26 secret unmarked graves within the Willandra Heritage Area.
Gemma a great ambassador in Sydney
Gemma Tassell has returned home after an unforgettable experience hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
$909K to kick off recycling project
A total of $909,800 has been allocated to Hay Shire Council to construct a material recovery facility at the Waste Transfer Station.
The announcement was made on Monday afternoon by Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley who said Hay was leading the way in recycling.
Zoe realises her dream job
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.
Another windfarm proposal for the Hay Plains
Another windfarm proposal, located 55km south of town, has been presented to Hay Shire Council.
Uardry Shilling Ram takes pride of place in Merino Plaza
The Shilling Ram, which has become one of Hay’s best known products, has been immortalised in what has become a Merino Plaza in front of the Post Office, Lands Office, Council Chambers and the Commonwealth Bank in Lachlan Street.
500 on board for Box Rally from Hay
Five hundred people, 250 cars worth less than $1000 each and Hay as the unusual starting point.
Box Rally 2022 set off on its 3200kms charity journey on Saturday morning to raise money for cancer research
Conflicting views on Lawn Cemetery
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.
Region shines in Landcare awards
The region shared in two NSW Landcare Awards, when Nari Nari Tribal Council and Ivanhoe Central School were both announced as winners at an online award ceremony held last week.
River communities face uncertainty with insurance companies in the aftermath of northern floods
Instead of receiving her insurance renewal, Tocumwal resident Ms Clarke was shocked to receive a blunt email from the insurer, dumping her as a customer.
Bedarbidgal hosts first Plains-Wanderer release in NSW
The population of one of Australia’s most critically endangered bird species has been boosted with the first ever release of captive bred Plains-Wanderers at Hay.
Hay population to explode in March
Mad Max arrives: An influx of visitors like we have never experienced before will be arriving in Hay in the next few weeks.
Hooke family crowned best sheep farmers
Victorious grazing family - Marcus, Cassandra, Diane, Bill, Tom and Sarah Hooke of East Loddon Merinos are officially Australia’s best sheep farmers after taking out the The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year award in the sheep section.
Dalton resigns from SFF
Member for Murray, Helen Dalton will continue to represent her electorate as an independent, following her resignation from the Shooters Fishers and Farmers (SFF) Party.
Hay Children’s Services awarded top business of excellence award
On Friday night Hay Children’s Services were announced Hay’s inaugural Business of the Year from some strong competition.
Farmer of the Year finalists
District stud breeders, Tom and Marcus Hooke are finalists in the 2021 Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year title.
Grand old dame celebrates centenary
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.
Our youth continues to shine
Local young people Ben Caughey and Gemma Tassell shine a light on Hay.
Job satisfaction kept Jane on Council staff for 45 years
Job satisfaction and commitment to her career have kept Jane Griffiths (Symons) in the same job for forty-five years and one month.
Hay Plains identified for 1GW wind farm
Up to 1GW of wind power will be produced on the Hay Plains if a proposal for the Keri Keri Renewable Energy Project goes ahead.