Sign in Subscribe

Local Contributor

Wind Farm Meeting Report

Dear Tertia To date no reports on the Independent Planning Commission meeting at Hay Services Club last Thursday, so I thought some of your readers would be keen to know that of the 28 speakers, about half by phone, 27 were vehemently opposed to the Pottinger wind turbines and so-called

Hay Lions' massive 124-point win over Moulamein

Hay Lions' massive 124-point win over Moulamein

BY HAY LIONS FOOTBALL & NETBALL CLUB Round six of the Golden Rivers AFL senior competition saw Hay Lions hitting the highway to take on the Moulamein Swans for the second time this season. Moulamein are yet to hit their straps with only one win on the board to the

Local kids star in AFL Championships and interleague netball

Local kids star in AFL Championships and interleague netball

By Krista Schade Local AFL talent Jim Houston took to the field with the Allies on Sunday, as part of the under 18s representative team. The Allies squad brings together elite Under-18 footballers from New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory, Queensland, and Tasmania. Allies matched up with

Why the rush to build renewables?

Dear Madam Editor Last Thursday, as I was driving, I was listening to Chris Smith on radio 2SM Sydney. He commented on the closure of the Codrington wind farm in south western Victoria – I believe it is near Port Fairy. He stated that it is being closed because Pacific Blue,

Renewable Energy: Let’s Talk About the Future

Madam There are some non-political heavy hitters who paint a grim picture for these renewables in Australia's future. You can read the article, Open Letter to all Australians on Energy by googling Rainforest Reserves Aust. Read it and be informed. The benefits for a Hay economy and prosperity

Ivanhoe opens ProTen 2025 season with two wins.

Ivanhoe opens ProTen 2025 season with two wins.

By Jamie Parsons Ivanhoe Roosters hosted round one of the 2025 ProTen Season on Saturday. The Ivanhoe side took the opportunity to hold their Indigenous Round with Welcome to Country performed by Sharon Kennedy, a smoking ceremony and limited-edition playing kit. The distinctive jersey’s worn by the Roosters and

We are being offered little in comparison to what energy companies have to gain.

Dear Editor, We are being offered little in comparison to what energy companies have to gain. These companies will be paid $1M/ turbine annually in RET (Renewable Energy Target) subsidies. Bullawah has proposed 170 turbines, Pottinger 247 a combined minimum of $417 M/yr. These will not be the only