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Father and son appointed to commonwealth First Nations water ownership program

Father and son appointed to commonwealth First Nations water ownership program

The Albanese Government has launched a water ownership program for First Nations peoples in the Murray-Darling Basin, delivering on an election commitment. Jamie and Ian Woods from Hay have been appointed to the interim governance body has been set up so that water entitlements can be purchased, before a permanent

“Time for Meta to face the music and pay its dues” - Country Press Australia

“Time for Meta to face the music and pay its dues” - Country Press Australia

By Country Press Australia Last month, Country Press Australia (CPA) – the largest representative association of newspaper publishers in Australia, appeared before a joint hearing in Canberra into social media and its impacts on Australian society. The hearing was convened out of concerns about the negative impacts social media platforms have

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley calls for nuclear power stations

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley calls for nuclear power stations

By Krista Schade Member for Farrer Sussan Ley has backed the call for nuclear power in Australia. On a recent visit to Hay the federal member and deputy leader of the opposition said there needs to be an important discussion about nuclear energy production. “I'm pro renewables because

Farrer MP predicts December election

Farrer MP predicts December election

“I've always said the blokes at the front bar have got more wisdom than all the politicians in Parliament” - Sussan Ley By Krista Schade Member for Farrer Sussan Ley was in Hay last week, meeting members of the community, as part of her ‘Pollies in the Pub’

Big fun in a small package - Hay Mini Nationals 2024

Big fun in a small package - Hay Mini Nationals 2024

By Tertia Butcher Organisers of the annual Hay Mini Nationals were delighted with strong interest from participants this year. President Declan Dwyer told The Riverine Grazier demand for accommodation was up from previous years and he enjoyed welcoming a good contingency from Tasmania as well as growing numbers of Mini

Paddock to plate: Harrison’s IGA Hay visits Vishwa Farm

By Kimberly Grabham. In areas like Hay, retailers are lucky enough to benefit from the freshest produce. So lucky in fact, that Harrison’s IGA Fruit and Vegetable Department Manager Brandon Burns and worker David Osmond got to travel to Vishwa Farm to help pack broccoli, before picking up their

South West Renewable Energy Zone project updates - Hay, NSW

South West Renewable Energy Zone project updates - Hay, NSW

By Tertia Butcher Work starts on Cobb Highway transmission line Ground preparation has started near Booroorban on the Cobb Highway in the next step of EnergyConnect’s construction of the new transmission line between South Australia and Wagga Wagga. Australia’s largest transmission project has reached a major milestone recently