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A message from NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers, AFSM

A message from NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers, AFSM

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), which I have the privilege of leading, is the world’s largest volunteer firefighting organisation, with more than 70,000 dedicated members working tirelessly to protect lives and property across the State. When combined with the expertise of Fire and Rescue NSW, Forestry Corporation,

The glamour of Hay Races 2024

The glamour of Hay Races 2024

While the horse racing is the serious business of the annual Hay Races, the glitz and glamour of social gathering has cemented it as one of the most important days in the calendar. More than 1500 people streamed through the gates, and with $6,00 in prizes up for grabs,

Local breeders in the winners circle at 2024 Hay Merino Sheep Show

Local breeders in the winners circle at 2024 Hay Merino Sheep Show

By Krista Schade Local merino breeders were among the winners at the 2024 Hay Merino Sheep Show, held on Saturday. Poll Boonoke took out the champion medium wool March shorn ram, champion strong wool March shorn ram and the prestigious Elders champion March Shorn ram. The stud also received the

No money left in Hay Shire Council’s charity bucket.

No money left in Hay Shire Council’s charity bucket.

By Tertia Butcher Two requests for financial assistance by waiving fees and charges have met with a firm no from Council, and community and sporting organisations and groups can expect this to continue, at least for the current financial year. Council’s budget allocation for assistance of $13,000 has

Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming

Manny Pottinger honoured in Someva Renewables project naming

Pottinger Park in Conargo provides a history of the windmill in the region and its importance to growing the Merino industry. Manny’s real name was Lionel, but he preferred to go by Manny. A quiet modest man, who went about his business with a minimum of fuss, his windmill

You called an ambulance for what?

You called an ambulance for what?

By Kimberly Grabham Tim Booth (pictured above) is the son of Lyn and Ken Booth, formerly of Hay. Tim has written a book, titled, You Called an Ambulance for What? “I was surprised it sold so well, it was received well and sold well,” he said. “I am an average

Book review: Crawling Through the Darkness by Linda Goldspink-Lord

Book review: Crawling Through the Darkness by Linda Goldspink-Lord

By Kimberly Grabham Linda Goldspink Lord is a name many local readers would know and remember. Linda and her family used to live in Hay, and left the town when Linda was a teenager. She still has treasured friends in Hay, and calls Hay home. She wrote a book, Crawling