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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,

Neagle makes country AFL team of the year

Neagle makes country AFL team of the year

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New spider genus named after former Hay student

New spider genus named after former Hay student

By Tertia Butcher Former Hay War Memorial High School student, Simon McClusky has been honored for his volunteer work in paleontological excavations by having a spider named after him. Dr McClusky discovered the fossil site of what has been named Megamonodontium mccluskyi at McGraths Flat near Gulgong in Central NSW.