Ginning beginning
The 2024 cotton harvest in the Murrumbidgee Valley is proving to be a bountiful one, bouncing back from the challenges of the previous season. Early concerns surrounding cold snaps, erratic rainfall and storm damage have given way to optimism, with many growers reporting above-average yields.
A clip above the rest: Unveiling Australia’s shearing heritage at Shear Outback
Hay, New South Wales, is a small town basks in the golden glow of the outback summer sun. It is a community whose history is deeply intertwined with the iconic figure of the Australian shearer. Here, amidst the vast sheep stations and dusty plains, lies Shear Outback...
Community comes together, holding candlelight vigil for Molly
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 been killed by domestic or family violence. Â
Just a Farmer
Home grown movie aims its lens at suicide prevention in the bush. Farmer Leila McDougall is determined to raise awareness about farmer suicide after "losing too many people."
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 sixth museum because of the large number of local historical items it boasts.
What car is Australia driving?
According to vehicle marketplace Car Sales, 1,216,780 vehicles were purchased in Australia in 2023, breaking the previous record of 1,189,116, set in 2017. But what is the most popular?
