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Hay Shire Council

Well done, Hay

To the Editor, As an ex-resident of Hay who maintains a close interest in my old home town, I was gratified to hear of the recognition and acknowledgement of the exemplary efforts of Hay Shire Council to ensure benefits to the town and district in regard to the roll-out of

Pottinger Wind Farm gets green light despite local opposition

Pottinger Wind Farm gets green light despite local opposition

A 1,300-megawatt wind farm between Hay and Deniliquin has been approved by planning authorities, promising to power more than half a million homes. At its peak, Pottinger Energy Park could deliver up to 900 construction jobs and 55 ongoing operational roles. Construction is expected to take several years. A

Hay’s community emergency response would be a state first

Hay’s community emergency response would be a state first

Hay is set to lead the state in community involvement in emergency responses, according to Mayor Carol Oataway’s report to the July meeting of Hay Shire Council. Mayor Oataway and Council’s Executive Manager of People and Governance Kirstyn Thronder recently met with senior NSW Ambulance representatives to progress

Water leak leads to ratepayer questioning Hay Shire Council’s transparency

Water leak leads to ratepayer questioning Hay Shire Council’s transparency

“Delayed responses, withheld documents, closed sessions - they can't be the benchmark,” Brenton Nisbet What started as a query about a water leak has a ratepayer now questioning the transparency within Hay Shire Council. Brenton Nisbet has owned a Keble Street investment property for the past 11 years.

Will renewable energy generate cheaper electricity for locals?

Dear Editor, Please allow me to give your readers my thoughts on the energy debate currently being raged around town. I look forward to reading Letters to the Editor each week in your paper and admire the passion of your readers. I was interested to read the report of the

Not in my backyard - Hay Shire votes against unmanned fuel station

Not in my backyard - Hay Shire votes against unmanned fuel station

By Tertia Butcher Hay Shire Councillors listened to their community when they voted against a recommendation from Council staff for the approval of a Development Application for an unmanned truck refuelling station on Moama Street. Hay Shire Council recommended the Development Application, with entrance via University Road, be approved with

A NATION IN DECLINE

To the Editor One would assume that most of the concerned citizens who attended the renewable energy meetings last week were fully aware that this once great and rich country has slipped into a nation of mediocrity, doomed to eventual chaos as we, figuratively speaking, continue to pee into the