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Records broken at HWMHS carnival

By Kimberly Grabham. An amazing three records were smashed at Hay War Memorial High School’s recent swimming carnival. Matilda Nisbet broke Sarah Smith’s 15 girls 50m breaststroke record from 1997. Currawong house’s junior girl relay of Poppy Barnes, Lily Books, Evie Creighton and Hannah Jamieson broke the

Darts, fun and laughter for a good cause

Darts, fun and laughter for a good cause

By Kimberly Grabham Much fun and laughs were had when Hay Social Darts Team hosted Griffith to vie for the trophy, played twice a year. They do compete for a trophy, but the more important thing to all is the long-term friendships fostered, and the funds they raise for vital

Inquiry into NSW RFS arrangement with councils

By Tertia Butcher Hay Shire Council has confirmed its support to the local Rural Fire Service in the face of an inquiry into NSW RFS arrangements with Local Government. With the bushfire season underway, the upcoming inquiry into the effectiveness of NSW RFS's asset management and operations will

Hay branch of NSW Farmers reactivated

Hay branch of NSW Farmers reactivated

By Krista Schade The Hay Branch of NSW Farmers was reactivated at the group’s recent annual general meeting, after several years of inactivity. Geoff Chapman was appointed as president of the local branch, supported by honorary secretary Rowan Houston. NSW Farmers Regional Services Manager Frank Galluzzo said the successful

Hay joins the Swifitie craze as locals flock to Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts

Hay joins the Swifitie craze as locals flock to Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts

By Krista Schade Pop star Taylor Swift has become the biggest musician in the world right now and Hay fans were not disappointed when they made the trek to her Australian concerts. Self-proclaimed ‘Swiftie Mummas’ Sarah Bunyan and Kylie Kerr made a weekend of it when they eagerly chaperoned daughters

Bishop’s Lodge Historic House - a facelift for a grand old dame

Bishop’s Lodge Historic House - a facelift for a grand old dame

By Tertia Butcher The grand old dame of South Hay, Bishop’s Lodge Historic House, is receiving a face-lift. Funding of $175,000 for the continued refurbishment was provided by Hay Shire Council from its Stronger Country Communities Fund Round 5. “With the building in excess of 130 years old

Bali bombing survivor to speak at Hay Business Excellence Awards

Bali bombing survivor to speak at Hay Business Excellence Awards

By Tertia Butcher Jason McCartney: A story of humanity overcoming adversity Jason McCartney, who became a national hero in the wake of the Bali Bombings in 2002, is guest speaker at this year’s Hay Business Excellence Awards. The gala dinner event will be held on Friday, March 1 at