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Krista Schade

Krista Schade

Hidden violence – what you told us is happening behind closed doors

Hidden violence – what you told us is happening behind closed doors

By Krista Schade We put out the call, and you answered – hidden abuse is happening right now in our town. “The nice neighbour you have next door - and have known your whole life - isn’t always who you think they are behind closed doors,” one person told us.

Sussan Ley set to retain seat of Farrer - but will she contest Liberal leadership?

Sussan Ley set to retain seat of Farrer - but will she contest Liberal leadership?

Despite a swing against her, and Labor winning the federal election in a landslide, Liberal Party incumbent Sussan Ley appears poised to retain the seat of Farrer. At time of publication Ms Ley held an estimated 62 per cent of the vote, ahead of first-time independent candidate Michelle Milthorpe, who

Balranald Roos senior sides lead the way - Wins for AFL and netball sides

Balranald Roos senior sides lead the way - Wins for AFL and netball sides

Balranald Roos senior team hosted Tyntynder at Greenham Park on Saturday, and held on to post a thrilling round four win. Balranald enjoyed a great first quarter, and went into the first break with a 38 to 3 lead. However, after a big first two quarters in the Roos favour,

Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) kicks off 10th ginning season at Hay

Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) kicks off 10th ginning season at Hay

By Krista Schade The Cobb Highway cotton gin, operated by Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) has entered its tenth year of processing. Ginning began earlier this week, and the team expects it to be the biggest season yet. In what Geoff Lucas described as a “massive maintenance season” upgrades have

Hay teams post wins across the codes

By Krista Schade Hay was superbly represented by its senior sporting teams on the weekend, with wins posted across the various men’s and women’s competitions. On Saturday, Hay Cutters Rugby Union Club travelled to Wagga Wagga for the 2025 season opener against Wagga Waratahs. After last year’s

Weight-loss drugs and our dinner plates: How they could re-shape farming

A quiet revolution is brewing in the world of food, and it's not happening in the paddocks – it's in the pharmacies. New weight-loss drugs, like the much-talked-about Ozempic, are not only helping individuals shed pounds but are also prompting experts to consider a seismic shift in