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Hay’s 2025 Debutante Ball

Hay’s 2025 Debutante Ball

The annual debutante ball was held on Saturday evening at Hay Services Club. In front of families and friends the seven couples were presented, and performed their four official dances. The debutantes were taught the dances by instructors Sue and Les Wall and Marilyn and Kevin Walter (pictured above, at

88 days and a different life - From Argentina to Ivanhoe

88 days and a different life - From Argentina to Ivanhoe

By Kimberly Grabham We rarely wake up in the morning and go about our day reminding ourselves how lucky we are to live in Australia. But maybe we should. Comparative to other nations, we have a strong economy, high quality of life, access to nature, high inclusivity and a generally

BIKIES RALLY FOR CHARITY

BIKIES RALLY FOR CHARITY

Another phenomenal Shag Gregory Memorial poker run was held on Saturday, attracting a staggering 188 poker hands and well over 200 participants. “It was another great event, thanks to the hard work form the committee, our sponsors, and all who come back year after year,” one of the organisers, Tracy

Demolition reveals a hidden part of Hay’s history

Demolition reveals a hidden part of Hay’s history

A piece of largely unknown treasure was recently unveiled in Lachlan Street. Gwen Wall and Roger McGrath have painstakingly uncovered a vintage Goldenia tea sign on the Foodworks wall of their property in Lachlan Street. Having already known the sign was there, every part of the process of demolishing the

Recognition for Honorary Ambo - 37 years later

Recognition for Honorary Ambo - 37 years later

By Tertia Butcher Allan Japp is the first, and possible the only recipient in Hay to receive the Honorary Bearer Medal, some 47 years after he completed his last trip behind the wheel of an ambulance. Allan become an Honorary Ambulance Officer (Honorary Bearer as they were known then) in

End of an era for Bishop’s Lodge Historic House… but the doors remain open

End of an era for Bishop’s Lodge Historic House… but the doors remain open

By Tertia Butcher Anne Longworth bowed out as the final president of Bishop’s Lodge Management Committee last Wednesday when the final meeting took place after the last of Hay Shire Council’s Section 355 museum committees was dissolved. This reluctant step was taken at the request of the committee

A message from NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers, AFSM

A message from NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers, AFSM

The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS), which I have the privilege of leading, is the world’s largest volunteer firefighting organisation, with more than 70,000 dedicated members working tirelessly to protect lives and property across the State. When combined with the expertise of Fire and Rescue NSW, Forestry Corporation,