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Lottie Ryan finds inspiration in the saddle with Sarah Wheeler- The Outback Long Rider

Lottie Ryan finds inspiration in the saddle with Sarah Wheeler- The Outback Long Rider

By Lottie Ryan When I first heard of “the girl who was riding through Hay for charity”, my immediate thought was how awesome that would be, riding your horse through town. However, after more pondering, I realised how many people’s stories you hear about are similar to Sarah Wheeler’

Hay Shire Council targets housing for healthcare workers

Hay Shire Council targets housing for healthcare workers

By Tertia Butcher Hay Shire Council is continuing its efforts to improve accommodation for key workers, and more recently for its Multi-Purpose Service facility manager, and has met with Murrumbidgee Local Health District to discuss opportunities in Hay. MLHD currently owns eight onsite beds for staff working at Hay Multi-Purpose

Solar heating for new Hay Pool - Council considers options for renewable energy

Solar heating for new Hay Pool - Council considers options for renewable energy

By Tertia Butcher Heating options for two of the replacement pools at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool are currently being investigated by the contractor, ELM Aquatics. Works are due to commence late next month, with the pool closing on February 24, to be completed for re-opening late November 2025.

Sarah and her horses Shifty, and Sally

The Outback Long Ride - Sarah Wheeler’s ride to healing

By Krista Schade The loss of a parent is devastating. Losing both is unimaginable, but photographer and horse lover Sarah Wheeler (pictured above) is turning her grief into hope for others suffering from liver, pancreatic, stomach, bile duct and oesophageal cancers. Raised in the far west of NSW, south east

Ruby Football in the grass

Jye Thompson set to return to Hay Magpies

By Krista Schade After sitting out rugby league for several seasons, local talent Jye Thomspon has been confirmed as the latest signing for Hay Magpies. Magpies first grade coach Chris Stewart confirmed the signing late last week. “That’s been our focus when recruiting for this season,” he said. “We

Detailed Diagram of the drive-through building application

Drive through coffee is coming to Hay

By Tertia Butcher Hay is to get its first drive-through coffee facility. An application for the redevelopment of the Ampol Service Station in South Hay was enthusiastically adopted by Council last month, with a unanimous vote. The development application is for the demolition of the existing service station building and

FIRB approval given for prized land deal

FIRB approval given for prized land deal

By Krista Schade The sale of one of the largest agricultural portfolios in NSW has received approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). The approval is the final step in a reported $780 million deal. The sale consists of three major freehold title land aggregations within the Deniliquin, Hay