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Ground broken on first renewable project

Ground broken on first renewable project

Clean Peak Energy has officially commenced construction of its Hay Solar Farm, adjacent to Hay Cemetery, east of Hay township. The advancement of the project was marked with an on-site sod turning, which brought together Clean Peak Energy executives and staff, Hay Shire Council and host landholders. Student Andrew Johnston

Meet the candidates - Balranald local government elections

Meet the candidates - Balranald local government elections

By Kimberly Grabham The Riverine Grazier contacted each of the 13 members of the Balranald and Euston communities who have nominated to run for a position on Balranald Shire Council. Local government elections will be held on Saturday September 14, 2024. Alison Linnett I am Alison Linnett. I have lived

Yes to free camping, says Hay Shire Council

Yes to free camping, says Hay Shire Council

Free camping at Sandy Point again reared its head, briefly, at a recent extraordinary meeting of Hay Shire Council. In a Notice of Motion by retiring councillor, Peter Handford, Council was asked to impose a fee on campers using the facilities at popular Sandy Point Reserve. “For what it costs

Dunera Mass returns to Hay after 84 years

Dunera Mass returns to Hay after 84 years

By Tertia Butcher A Dunera Mass, part-written in Hay more than 80 years ago, is returning for a site-specific performance at Hay War Memorial Hall. The dramatized concert will be performed in Hay during the annual Dunera Commemorative day on Saturday, September 7 and is supported by the Dunera Association,

Strong field in 2024 Local Government elections in Hay, Balranald, Edward River and Carrathool Shires

Strong field in 2024 Local Government elections in Hay, Balranald, Edward River and Carrathool Shires

Ten candidates will vie for a seat of eight on the new Hay Shire Council when voters go to the polls on Saturday, September 14. They are, in order of ballot: David Townsend, Martyn Quinn, Will Miller, Steven Young, Carol Oataway, Lionel Garner, Darren Tapper, Paul Porter, John Perry and

Leah and Kathy spread the joy of teaching and learning in Vanuatu

Leah and Kathy spread the joy of teaching and learning in Vanuatu

By Kimberly Grabham. Hang onto your hats, teachers Leah Books and Kathy Duncan went international! The pair flew off to Vanuatu, where they shared their skills, knowledge and teaching to classes of children and teachers. The program was one of many which a Queensland company called Global Teacher delivers. “It

New faces at Hay Police Station: meet Mauricio, Luke and Nick

New faces at Hay Police Station: meet Mauricio, Luke and Nick

By Kimberly Grabham. Introducing three new Hay Police officers. Constable Mauricio Guimares, Constable Luke James and Sargeant Nick Moulds are the friendly new faces we can turn to when we need the help of the police. Mauricio, 37, is originally from Brazil, and came to Australia in 2019. “My sister