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Poll success for pioneering breeder

Poll success for pioneering breeder

Quietly spoken John Vagg is pioneering a bloodline of poll goats, using decades of observation and trials to produce animals that consistently out perform their horned counterparts. John owns two properties; Orana Station is 33 kilometres northwest of Ivanhoe and Huntingfield Station, 70 kilometres north-west of Wentworth. Initially running Merino

Uni campus for Hay?

Uni campus for Hay?

A Country Universities Centre has been mooted for Hay. General Manager, David Webb said this could well be a possibility in the not-too-distant future. Early analysis forecasts that a CUC in Hay could have 10 students in its first year and 22 by the fourth year of operation, with the

OAM for Carol

OAM for Carol

Carol Bunyan’s interest in Hay’s history and museums led to her ongoing Dunera research which has earnt her an OAM. Carol was named in the Australia Day Honours list as a recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia for service to community history. She was born

Jane a tireless worker for Hay community

Jane a tireless worker for Hay community

Tirelessly dedicated Jane Griffiths is Hay’s 2023 Citizen of the Year. Jane’s tireless volunteer record speaks for itself. She is known as one of the hardest-working volunteers in Hay, and has been committing her time and energy continually into the community for almost 50 years. Jane’s long

Ivanhoe’s angel, Wendy Aves

Ivanhoe’s angel, Wendy Aves

By Kimberly Grabham. She’s the face that lights up Ivanhoe, that smiling, radiant face that everyone in the district knows. Wendy Aves has been an Ivanhoe local since birth, and the pride and love she has for her town is evident. The proprietor of Ivanhoe Servo, Caravan Park ,and

Senator calls for transparency over $120 million Gundaline sale

Senator calls for transparency over $120 million Gundaline sale

Chinese clothing manufacturer Smart Shirts Ltd has purchased Gundaline Station, Carrathool, from Dutch company Optifarm, in a deal worth $120 million. One of Australia’s largest irrigation enterprises, the sale included Gundaline’s 14,619 hectares of land and substantial water rights. It is understood the deal includes 12,500

2023 Hay Fishing Classic

2023 Hay Fishing Classic

2023 Hay Fishing Classic weekend was bigger and better than ever. Showcasing $20,000 in major entry prizes, $1000 Early Bird Prize, and $10,000 in competition prizes, anglers came out in droves. Lines went in the water from 6am Saturday, between Sturt’s Mark Tree and Hay Weir. Sandy