Read Kimberly Grabham’s book review on Linda Goldspink-Lord’s touching tribute “Crawling Through the Darkness.”

AGL Energy and Someva Renewables have announced tens of millions in funding for the Hay Shire and Edward River Councils regions if the proposed Pottinger Energy Park proceeds.

The funding was announced today during a community event in Booroorban last Thursday.

The bulk of the funding will be delivered via two voluntary planning agreements between Someva, AGL Energy and the two councils.

Under the proposed agreements, funding will be delivered to both Hay Shire Council and Edward River Council throughout the 30-year life of the proposed project.

Crime writer, Chris Hammer nailed it on Saturday during his author’s talk hosted by The Riverine Grazier and attended by around 50 of his readers. Hammer spoke about the pitfalls, the highlights and the learning curves of becoming a published writer.

Whooping cough is surging in Australia. How can we protect ourselves?

In the first three months of 2024, 2,799 cases were recorded in Australia. With more than 1,000 cases being in New South Wales and Queensland.

Hay Public School’s rock ‘n roll fete photo gallery.

Independent Member for Murray, Helen Dalton, has called on the federal government to scrap its Murray Darling Basin advertising campaign, labelling it “dishonest and disgraceful.”

“These ads, which have been airing on commercial TV networks for a number of weeks, falsely portray NSW farming families as environmental vandals,” Ms Dalton said.

“The ads must be taken off-air immediately.”

This history of one of Hay’s founding fathers was penned by Ian Beissel.

A former Hay student, Ian entered this tale in The Riverine Grazier’s 150th anniversary writing competition, taking out the major prize in the open category.

Read on to learn all about George Butterworth.

Opinion: The Riverine Grazier’s Krista Schade discusses the rise of Voices movements across Australia, including the electorates of Ini and Farrer, s the country looks towards the next federal election.

Top honours at the 13th annual Shear Outback Hay Yard Dog Championship Trial on Saturday went to Dale Thompson and his dog Jake from Benalla, Victoria.

Dale and Jake took out this year’s Open lifting from 5th place at the 2023 event.

Equal second placings went to last year’s Open winner Dean Incher with both Raffa and Hulk, and top local trial competitor Geoff McDougall and Ace.

The annual Hay Public School Easter Hat Parade was its usual fun and dazzling display of talent on Thursday. Children proudly paraded their Easter Hats, dancing to some lively classic kids tunes.

Hay and Carrathool Shire Councils are joining forces to develop a 10-year roadmap outlining practical actions councils, business, industries and communities can take to diversify their economies.

This includes building economic, social, cultural and environmental resilience.

The Resilient Economy Roadmap for Hay and Carrathool Shires is being developed as part of the Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program.

“The roadmap is for the future of our region, to be developed in collaboration with community, industry and government members,” Hay Shire Council General Manager, David Webb said.

Don Deluca is at it again, quietly enriching the lives of many. This time, HCS Preschool was of benefit of his many talents.

Don created a wonderful fence for the Hay Children’s Services (HCS) Preschool Garden, and it is not just any old fence.

Made of corrugated iron, with a ‘web’ towards the top of the fence, carefully constructed insects, a spider mosquito and a fly, live on the web.

Amy Young is a bit of a mystery. Happy, smiling, and unflappably cheerful, one would wonder if she ever gets mad? I think the true, honest answer to that is no.

Everyone who comes across Amy would be struck by that sincere nature. She recently, and deservedly won the Apprentice/Trainee of the Year at the 2024 Hay Business Excellence Awards.

Carrie and Graham Matthews are the fresh-faced, always smiling, happy duo that own Hills Corner Store. A lot of people may think Hills Corner Store is just a shop like any other. They would be wrong.

This is their story.

Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales, and husband, Mr Dennis Wilson visited Hay on Friday and Saturday.

Her Excellency enjoyed a diverse but busy schedule of official visits.

Read all about Jackson Bialobrzeski’s regognition for all his amazing achievements for the youth and community in Balranald.

Women from across the Riverina region gathered at Hay Services Club last week, for Hay Plains Landcare’s highly successful Women of the Riverina Forum.

The two-day event was organised by local Landcare powerhouses Jade Auldist and Jenny Dwyer in recognition of NSW Women’s Week, and brought together inspirational guest speakers on a variety of topics.

The second annual Hayland Gathering was held in Hay on the weekend and was another highly successful event.

The Gathering is the brainchild of local dance teacher Kylie Kerr (centre) pictured below with supporters Will Miller and Jenny Dwyer.

To celebrate the 25th annual Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run, more than 250 entrants gathered to raise funds, share memories and enjoy a ride around Hay.

A decision by a large, faceless US based company miles away in their corporate offices may not seem to have much impact here, out in Hay, or in Balranald or Ivanhoe. Our local newspaper – YOUR newspaper – surely feels no impact from Facebook or Instagram. Or does it?