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Hay Shire Council remains in a positive financial position with its general and water funds in a satisfactory position and the sewer fund in such a strong position that charges do not need to increase in the next financial year. “With the pool replacement issue, and the rising costs and

The June long weekend has been the celebration of the Queen’s birthday since 1953. But for Mini owners it has evolved into the Australian Hay Mini Nationals weekend since 1968. Now the King’s birthday weekend has taken over, but the Minis will still be coming. This year will

By Tallon Smith Ivanhoe Roosters have built on their 2022 Grand Final appearance by taking out the 2023 Proten Community Cup Knockout on their home ground on Saturday afternoon. The town, which is proudly amongst the smallest in the state to host a rugby league club, was sent into raptures

The Commonwealth Government has announced a major crack down on illegal vaping. Federal Health Minister Mark Butler addressed the National Press Club last week, and announced  a Commonwealth plan to eliminate ‘black market’ vapes. Nicotine vapes are already illegal without a doctor's prescription but 'under the counter&

Brisbane-based silicon fertiliser business MaxSil is converting pulverised wine bottles, jars and window glass into a powerful fertiliser for Australian agriculture. The company is quietly confident their unique fertiliser will help achieve big yield gains for broadacre and horticulture croppers, particularly in soils degraded by salinity and acidity. MaxSil'

Council has approved the removal of 11 trees which have been deemed unsuitable as street trees, causing damage to the kerb and footpath or are growing under powerlines. In line with the Hay Shire Circular Economy Strategy, every tree removed will need to be replaced by Council with 10 new

Frustrated locals are lobbying officials but it seems no one can answer the question – when will the Cobb Highway be re-opened? The lifeline stretch of bitumen was closed when floodwaters at the end of 2022 inundated the area, and swept large sections of tar aside. Washouts and potholes make navigating