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More wombats on the move

Dear Tertia I was interested to read of the reported sighting of a wombat near Hay. About two months ago I noticed one dead on the highway roadside, about 15km west of Darlington Point. On mentioning this to a group of friends, one told me he had seen one similarly

Nadin and Ryan share Cutters top award

Nadin and Ryan share Cutters top award

By Kimberly Grabham Hay Cutters Rugby Union 2023 season ended with their annual Presentation evening. Some truly wonderful and stalwart supporters and instrumental people were honoured. William Nadin and Ben Ryan were joint winders of the Best and Fairest award. William and Ben are two of the more senior players

A towering tribute to service men and women

A towering tribute to service men and women

By Krista Schade Magnificent tributes to Hay’s servicemen and women line the banks of Sandy Point Beach amongst the backdrop of Red River Gums and breathtaking natural beauty of the Murrumbidgee River. Emerging from the flat plains, two water towers, set back from the main street and still holding

‘Nosey Bob’ the infamous hangman

‘Nosey Bob’ the infamous hangman

By Kimberly Grabham Robert Rice Howard was born in 1833, and died in February, 1906. He was Sydney’s State Executioner, the hangman, for 30 years. He was previously employed as a taxi driver for many years and had an exclusive clientele. His taxi was even the mode of transport

Remembering William Jackson

Remembering William Jackson

The youngest Australian to be awarded the Victoria Cross The importance of the Victoria Cross The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest and most prestigious award of the British honours system. It is awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the British Armed

Top spots for coffee in Hay NSW

Top spots for coffee in Hay NSW

By Kimberly Grabham Whenever people are travelling through a town, there is one key question on their mind. Where can we get a good cup of coffee? Hay is truly spoiled for choice. You can get good coffee at a number of places, and to suit your needs, whatever they

2023 Booligal Sheep Races a huge hit

By Krista Schade The village of Booligal was a hive of activity on Saturday as one of the regions most unique events enjoyed a successful relaunch. Over $20,000 has been raised in total, with plans for funds to be donated to local charities including the Royal Flying Doctors Service,