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Hay celebrates 150 years of local government

Hay celebrates 150 years of local government

Local Government in Hay Shire reached a milestone last Thursday when it marked its 150th year. The sesquicentennial celebrations were shared with councillors and staff from Cumberland City Council (formerly Holroyd) with whom Hay shares an alliance. Celebrations started with a community morning tea at Hay Memorial Hall and concluded

Museums ticket now “just the ticket”

Museums ticket now “just the ticket”

Hay Tourism has launched the Visit Hay Ticket, enabling tourists to visit four of Hay’s museums with just the one ticket. The launch of the Visit Hay Ticket coincided with a new cooperative marketing campaign with Murray River and Edward River Councils through the Long Paddock Touring Route which

Mrs McGrath returns as an enduring legend

Mrs McGrath returns as an enduring legend

One hundred years ago, Mrs McGrath made a name for herself as bridge operator when she led large mobs of sheep across Hay bridge with ease. This week, that memory of Mrs McGrath became a permanent fixture when she was immortalised in the form of a larger-than-life sculpture in Lachlan

Three million splash for pool

Three million splash for pool

The John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool is a step closer to being replaced thanks to support from the NSW Government’s Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund. Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said nearly $3 million has been awarded to Hay Shire Council to provide a more modern,

Does Hay have a housing shortage?

Does Hay have a housing shortage?

Is there a shortage of houses in Hay? There is a general consensus among local real estate agents and the community that there is, and General Manager David Webb believes the lack of housing restricts growth for the town. Councillors are divided. The issue of housing was raised recently when

Three new Aussies for Hay

Three new Aussies for Hay

“Today you become an Australian Citizen.” Those were the words of Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alex Hawke MP, in a message to Hay’s newest citizens. Mayor Carol Oataway read Minister Hawke’s message at a ceremony hosted by Hay Shire Council on Friday, where

$2M pool promise

A re-elected Coalition Government will deliver a new lease of life to Hay’s Swimming Complex, investing $2 million towards its reconstruction. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce, said the project would include new pools, filtration equipment, solar heating, recreational facilities and landscaping.