Council gets tough on contamination
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 greenlidded bin," General Manager, David Webb said.
New look Hay Shire Council meets for the first time
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, Lionel Garner and Geoff Chapman.
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...
Elected councillors declared – No changes following recount for Hay and Edward River
There have been no changes following a recount in Hay and Edward River Councils last Friday. An unsuccessful candidate in both Hay and Deniliquin requested the recount due to very tight margins … The official councillors for the next four years for Hay are Martyn Quinn, Will Miller, Carol Oataway, Lionel Garner, Darren Tapper, Geoff Chapman, Paul Porter and John Perry.
Five more shearing legends inducted into the Australian Shearer’s Hall of Fame
Another five shearing legends have been inducted into the Australian Shearers’ Hall of Fame. The induction took place during the Festival of the Blades event ... These men represent the cream of the shearing industry as instructors, state champions and contractors.
Police news – Hay NSW
Sturt Highway near Hay was closed on Monday afternoon and an exclusion zone established in both directions while police awaited the arrival of the Rescue Bomb Disposal Unit ... Officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District were called to a property on Maude Road on Friday afternoon, following reports of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash ... Hitting a kangaroo on the Sturt Highway near Hay last Friday caused a bigger headache for the driver than just a bump to his vehicle.
Bushfire danger period is only one week away
The 2024 bush fire period commences on Tuesday, October 1 and now is the time to prepare your property for the fire season. As the hot, dry weather of summer approaches across the Hay and Carrathool area, it is crucial for both rural and town residents to take immediate action to prepare their properties against the increasing risk of bushfires and grass fires. Fires can start and spread quickly, but with proper preparation, you can help protect your crops, homes...
Say NO to water buybacks
Hay Shire Council is urging residents to support a petition led by local member for Murray, Helen Dalton, which seeks to protect regional and remote communities from the potential impacts of Commonwealth Water Buybacks. Â The petition which needs 10,000 signatures calls on the NSW Government to ensure that no water transfers occur without a detailed and transparent report into the expected impact of any Commonwealth buybacks. Â
Miller leads the polls
New candidate for Hay Shire Council, Will Miller is sitting comfortably in the lead with 331 First Preference Votes. Â Outgoing mayor, Carol Oataway polled 296 votes and in third place is Martyn Quinn with 183 votes ... Eight councillors will be elected from the 10 candidates. Â
Yes to free camping
Free camping at Sandy Point again reared its head, briefly, at a recent extraordinary meeting of Hay Shire Council. In a Notice of Motion by retiring councillor, Peter Handford, Council was asked to impose a fee on campers using the facilities at popular Sandy Point Reserve ... General Manager, David Webb said currently the reputation of Sandy Point as a free camp site acts as a significant attraction to Hay, drawing visitors from other free camps because of additional visitor experiences, access to supermarkets, pubs, clubs and fuel stations.
