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Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill

Murrumbidgee Council says no action on alleged Gundaline fuel spill

By Krista Schade Murrumbidgee Council has released a report following investigations into an alleged fuel spill at Gundaline Station, east of Hay. In the report, Council’s Director of Planning and Infrastructure Garry Stoll advised no action would be taken. Mr Stoll cites the extended time frame of the alleged

Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers

Historic moment for three generations of Kitcho caretakers

By Krista Schade A historic moment unfolded recently at the 2024 Alma selection day. The day marked a significant milestone, bringing together three generations of the McKeon family, all deeply connected to Kitcho Station, near Oxley NSW, and its rich history. Andrew Rutherford, who has been classing Kitcho’s sheep

Ginning ends - Successful season for AFF gin

Ginning ends - Successful season for AFF gin

The 2024 ginning season came to an end last week at the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) gin south of Hay. The ginning season ran for five months and processed 45,000 round modules into 199,000 finished bales, making 2024 one of the Hay gin’s biggest runs. “Growers

$15,550 paid for Woodpark Poll ram

$15,550 paid for Woodpark Poll ram

By Krista Schade Woodpark Poll Merinos enjoyed a full clearance at their annual ram sale September 23. For the first time in two decades the Huggins family sale was held at Conargo Sports Ground, after traditionally selling at Jerilderie. All 150 rams on offer sold to an average of $3,

2024 Spring Ram Sale Results

2024 Spring Ram Sale Results

Rams sell to $17,000 at Boonoke/Wanganella sale The annual Wanganella and Poll Boonoke stud sale was held at Boonoke last Wednesday, and resulted in a full clearance of the 209 head on offer. Top price paid was $17,000, with an overall average of $2616. All 49 Merino

Yarto tops annual Hay spring sheep sale

Yarto tops annual Hay spring sheep sale

By Krista Schade Hay Associated Agents offered a total yarding of 33,500 head at Friday’s annual September sheep sale. Helen and Greg Rogers of ‘Yarto Station’ Booligal, again topped the sale, repeating their good form across previous years. Bidding on pen 1 of ‘Yarto’ bred, August shorn Merino

Successful ram sales at Caroonboon and East Loddon

Successful ram sales at Caroonboon and East Loddon

Fifty-five head of Caroonboon rams were offered in the stud’s sixth annual on property sale. Stock sold to a high of $5,500 for Lot 1, and an average of $1,752. The sale marked the first anniversary of management of Caroonboon for husband and wife team Georgie and