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Council gets tough on contamination

By Tertia Butcher Contamination across the three-bin system continues to be an issue and Hay Shire Council will be forced to take action against repeat offenders. “Council staff are constantly finding waste that should not be in your green-lidded bin,” General Manager, David Webb said. “If this becomes an ongoing

Mayor re-elected, new deputy - Hay Shire Council holds its first meeting

By Tertia Butcher Cr Carol Oataway has been re-elected mayor of Hay Shire Council. The mayor retained her seat after surviving a challenge from newly elected councillor, John Perry in an open vote, 5 – 3. Hay has a new deputy mayor after a tightly contested election between Crs Martyn Quinn,

Pool replacement another step closer - John Houston Memorial pool in Hay is due a revamp

Pool replacement another step closer - John Houston Memorial pool in Hay is due a revamp

“The pool cannot be patched up anymore” By Tertia Butcher A suggestion by Cr Lionel Garner to again patch up Hay swimming pool rather than replacing the three pools was quickly dismissed by Council. “We can’t do it,” General Manager David Webb said. “The pool cannot be patched up

Hay Grazier shines at NSW Country Press Association awards night

Hay Grazier shines at NSW Country Press Association awards night

The Riverine Grazier walked away with five awards at the 2024 Country Press NSW Annual Conference and Awards Dinner in Dubbo last week. Our commemorative edition celebrating the 150th anniversary of The Riverine Grazier was judged Best Special Publication, with the judges making special mention of the rich history and

Last man standing

Last man standing

By Tertia Butcher It is the end of an era for what is perhaps Hay’s most iconic building – the Lands Office. Natural Resource Management (NRM) Project Officer with the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure – Crown Lands, Peter Bisset is the last man standing of what is still referred

Local politicians expenses revealed

Local politicians expenses revealed

The April to June expenses figures for Australian politicians revealed vast sums being paid for travel and electorate offices in the local region. When the cost-of-living crisis is forcing families to tighten their belts, the amounts spent by elected officials have raised some eyebrows. Member for Farrer Sussan Ley spent

Riverine Grazier takes a stand to protect children

Riverine Grazier takes a stand to protect children

By Krista Schade The Riverine Grazier has made a decision to not publish images of children under the age of 13 online, in a move aimed to protect local kids. At the invitation of the NSW Government and representing Country Press NSW, Grazier manager Krista Schade attended the Social Media