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Krista Schade

Krista Schade

‘Just a Farmer’ - Home grown movie aims its lens at suicide prevention in the bush

‘Just a Farmer’ - Home grown movie aims its lens at suicide prevention in the bush

By Krista Schade Farmer Leila McDougall is determined to raise awareness about farmer suicide after "losing too many people." Hailing from Tatyoon in Victoria McDougall the 35-year-old began writing the feature film during the pandemic when Mellow in the Yellow, an annual music event she organises to promote

Hay community comes together, holding candlelight vigil for Molly

By Krista Schade An emotional candlelight vigil was held at Hay Lions Park on Wednesday evening, bringing together a group of more than 30, who each took a stand against family violence. National vigils are held annual on the first Wednesday of May to remember and honour those who have

A Clip Above the Rest: Unveiling Australia's Shearing Heritage at Shear Outback

A Clip Above the Rest: Unveiling Australia's Shearing Heritage at Shear Outback

Hay, New South Wales, is a small town basks in the golden glow of the outback summer sun. It is a community whose history is deeply intertwined with the iconic figure of the Australian shearer. Here, amidst the vast sheep stations and dusty plains, lies Shear Outback: a treasure trove

Hay’s ‘sixth museum’ sells for $530k

Hay’s ‘sixth museum’ sells for $530k

A unique parcel of land went under the hammer on Friday, with local businessman Geoff Murphy emerging from a spate of spirited bidding as the successful bidder. ‘Westhaven,’ located at 11 Jackson Street Hay, covers more than 17 hectares and includes a large homestead, colloquially know as the town’s

Police news - Brawl disrupts ANZAC Day commemorations and vandals strike Hay Park

Police news - Brawl disrupts ANZAC Day commemorations and vandals strike Hay Park

By Krista Schade Emergency services were called to Hay Services Club at around 5.45pm on Thursday, after reports of two separate assaults which occurred during ANZAC Day two-up. Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District were told a 29-year-old man was assaulted by two men in the bathroom, whilst a

Roy shares his connection with Ngiyampaa Country.

Roy shares his connection with Ngiyampaa Country.

To follow on from their native garden project, Booligal Public School has been exploring Aboriginal culture and the country that connects to the students and their homes; Ngiyampaa Country. Uncle Roy Kennedy is a Ngiyampaa Elder, and has been working with the students who were eager to learn about his

Information session on renewable energy proposal

Information session on renewable energy proposal

The Hay Plains is proving to be an important and emerging region for growth of Australia’s wind industry with the Wilan Energy Park (WEP) being the most recent in a series of proposed projects for the area. WEP which is located immediately north of the Sturt Highway in the