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No more bandaid solutions for Hay Pool, and D-Day for the hydrotherapy pool

No more bandaid solutions for Hay Pool, and D-Day for the hydrotherapy pool

There will be no further band-aid remedies for Hay’s 60-year-old John Houston Memorial Pool. Hay is to get a new swimming pool after Council made the difficult decision last week to borrow up to $4 million. The alternative was coping with a leaking pool and handing back the $3

Magic in our backyard: The Rainbow on the Plains Festival in Hay, NSW

Magic in our backyard: The Rainbow on the Plains Festival in Hay, NSW

Rainbow on the Plains Committee won Business Champion at the 2024 Hay Business Excellence Awards. “The Rainbow on the Plains Festival has been a boost to Hay's local economy since its inception in 2018,” the nomination read. “Hundreds of visitors flock to our town for a weekend of

Big changes to address local housing shortage in Hay, NSW

Big changes to address local housing shortage in Hay, NSW

The minimum lot size is to be removed in Hay township (both North and South Hay) and some primary production land will be rezoned to low density residential in a bid by Council to address the housing shortage. “This is the easiest and most cost-effective way,” General Manager, David Webb

Dean Whitehead educates CWA on NSW fire ants response

Dean Whitehead educates CWA on NSW fire ants response

By Kimberly Grabham The global threat of fire ants is under control in NSW, thanks to the efforts of Dean Whitehead and Industry and Investment NSW. Mr Whitehead spoke at a recent meeting of Hay CWA in response to the threat of fire ants, and to explain the Fire Ant

Head along to Riverina Reader’s Festival

Head along to Riverina Reader’s Festival

By Kimberly Grabham. Have you secured your tickets for the Riverina Reader’s Festival in Wagga yet? Former local, Melissa Fattore is founder of the Riverina Reader’s Festival. She is president of a committee geared towards delivering prime opportunities for the reading lovers of the district. Mel fell in

Chef Nelson wows the crowd

Chef Nelson wows the crowd

Hay Services Club hosted a soft launch last Wednesday evening of its new restaurant operated by Chef Nelson Kong. Invited guests were treated to an array of specially selected dishes and the opportunity to meet Chef Nelson, his wife Stephanie Yu and sous chef Alan Ho. Chef Nelson hails from

Hay community comes together, holding candlelight vigil for Molly

By Krista Schade An emotional candlelight vigil was held at Hay Lions Park on Wednesday evening, bringing together a group of more than 30, who each took a stand against family violence. National vigils are held annual on the first Wednesday of May to remember and honour those who have