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Not in my backyard - Hay Shire votes against unmanned fuel station

Not in my backyard - Hay Shire votes against unmanned fuel station

By Tertia Butcher Hay Shire Councillors listened to their community when they voted against a recommendation from Council staff for the approval of a Development Application for an unmanned truck refuelling station on Moama Street. Hay Shire Council recommended the Development Application, with entrance via University Road, be approved with

Toganmain woolshed celebrates 150 years

Toganmain woolshed celebrates 150 years

Honouring the shearing legacy at Toganmain Poetry, bush music and a festive long table seating 180 guests on the board set the scene for the 150th anniversary celebrations of Toganmain woolshed on Saturday night. The weekend celebrated the sesquicentennial anniversary of the completion of the legendary woolshed which has weathered

Health Minister says no to extra ambulance cover for Hay

Hay will not receive more ambulance vehicles and staff, despite a roll-out of 500 paramedics specifically for the bush and an increase in paramedics taking on a FIFO (fly in fly out) role. This is according to the Minister for Health, Ryan Parker. In contrast, Shadow Minister for Regional Health,

Library remains one of Hay’s greatest and best-used assets and Hay Shire Council drops costly membership

Library remains one of Hay’s greatest and best-used assets and Hay Shire Council drops costly membership

Hay Library continues to grow in popularity, with an increase of 24 per cent in borrowers in March compared to the previous month and a slight decrease in April due to the two long weekends. In a comprehensive report to Council, the Library Team Leader noted 11 new members, a

Feral bounty debate rages as hunting Bill introduced into NSW Parliament

Feral bounty debate rages as hunting Bill introduced into NSW Parliament

NSW Premier Chris Minns has sparked debate around the introduction of a bounty on feral animals. Speaking on radio last week Mr Minns suggested that a system where shooters are paid a small fee for each feral animal killed could be a "novel way" to reduce their populations,

Careful planning maintains Hay Shire Council’s cash position

Careful planning maintains Hay Shire Council’s cash position

Hay Shire Council expects to maintain its cash position in the General Fund, despite substantial operating deficits for the next five years. Council said, apart from the pool replacement and new road works, the forecasts are to spend less than 60 per cent on average of its depreciation cost on

Hidden violence – what you told us is happening behind closed doors

Hidden violence – what you told us is happening behind closed doors

By Krista Schade We put out the call, and you answered – hidden abuse is happening right now in our town. “The nice neighbour you have next door - and have known your whole life - isn’t always who you think they are behind closed doors,” one person told us.