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New tax to be buried in NSW

By Tertia Butcher Another tax has been wacked onto local ratepayers by the State Government. The Cemetery and Cremation Tax which comes into effect on July 1 is set to hit not only Local Government Councils, but also grieving families. The State Government has announced it will impose the tax

Hay’s ‘sixth museum’ sells for $530k

Hay’s ‘sixth museum’ sells for $530k

A unique parcel of land went under the hammer on Friday, with local businessman Geoff Murphy emerging from a spate of spirited bidding as the successful bidder. ‘Westhaven,’ located at 11 Jackson Street Hay, covers more than 17 hectares and includes a large homestead, colloquially know as the town’s

Major improvement works to start in main street next week

Major improvement works to start in main street next week

By Tertia Butcher Improvements are on the way for the main street of Hay. Work is set to start next week on improvements to the main street to provide a stronger road and a smoother and safer journey for up to 5000 vehicles that drive through the town each day.

Police news - Brawl disrupts ANZAC Day commemorations and vandals strike Hay Park

Police news - Brawl disrupts ANZAC Day commemorations and vandals strike Hay Park

By Krista Schade Emergency services were called to Hay Services Club at around 5.45pm on Thursday, after reports of two separate assaults which occurred during ANZAC Day two-up. Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District were told a 29-year-old man was assaulted by two men in the bathroom, whilst a

Addressing Sturt Highway’s road toll

Addressing Sturt Highway’s road toll

A Sturt Highway Taskforce has been formed in response to the rising road toll on the Sturt Highway. The initiation came from Murrumbidgee Council, with the first meeting held earlier this month. Hay Shire Council General Manager, David Webb and Mayor Carol Oataway attended, together with representatives from Wagga Wagga

Information session on renewable energy proposal

Information session on renewable energy proposal

The Hay Plains is proving to be an important and emerging region for growth of Australia’s wind industry with the Wilan Energy Park (WEP) being the most recent in a series of proposed projects for the area. WEP which is located immediately north of the Sturt Highway in the

Aged care crisis

Aged care crisis

Aged care in Hay is in trouble. And we need to get to the bottom of it. A public meeting will be called later in the year by the Local Health Advisory Committee to address obstacles which prevent Hay from attracting funding for a Multi-Purpose Service at the hospital. It’