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Local university campus within reach of Hay

Local university campus within reach of Hay

By Tertia Butcher Hay could have its own university by as early as next year. A pilot campus for Country University Centre in partnership with TAFE Connected Learning Centre has been proposed, and to be known as CUC Hay. As reported by Hay Shire Council in October and in The

Roundabout refit - Hay Shire and Landcare partner to fix eyesore

Roundabout refit - Hay Shire and Landcare partner to fix eyesore

By Krista Schade Hay Shire Council and Hay Plains Landcare Group have formed a partnership to address the beautification of the South Hay roundabout precinct. Hay Shire General Manager David Webb said council agreed that the recent attempts to plant out the roundabout and verges had failed, but he was

Back-flip on Sandy Point Beach controversy

Back-flip on Sandy Point Beach controversy

By Tertia Butcher It is back to the drawing board for the controversial Sandy Point redevelopment project. Council has back-flipped on its final Murrumbidgee River Masterplan adopted two years ago which included the redevelopment of Sandy Point Reserve, particularly around the beach and boat ramp. A Notice of Motion was

Hay Shire Council is cashed up but preparing for tougher times

Hay Shire Council is cashed up but preparing for tougher times

By Tertia Butcher Council’s unrestricted cash remains sound with a balance $8,648,000 showing in the financial statements. Even allowing for prepaid grants of $6,133,000 which are included in this figure, this still a very satisfactory result for the year and gives Council sufficient cash moving

Hay Shire Council sets sights on attracting investment

Hay Shire Council sets sights on attracting investment

By Tertia Butcher Hay is on an upward trajectory, and Council has embraced the need to be ready. The focus now is on efforts on attracting the investment best suited to the area. At the recent Hay Shire Council meeting, the updated Investment Attraction Strategy was presented to council. The

Hay Bridge celebrates 50 years

Hay Bridge celebrates 50 years

By Krista Schade The community of Hay gathered at Bushy Bend Reserve on Thursday morning, as guests of Hay Shire Council, to celebrate the golden jubilee of the second Hay Bridge. Mayor Carol Oataway welcomed guests and gave a brief history of the bridge, opened in 1973, at a cost

Business calls for rethinking of Lachlan Street plan

Business calls for rethinking of Lachlan Street plan

By Tertia Butcher A former councillor and employee of Hay Shire Council, Roger McGrath has labelled the draft Lachlan Street Upgrade Master Plan as one which will stifle existing businesses and restrict future development in the main street. Mr McGrath has forwarded a lengthy letter to Council following last month’