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HWMHS 2024 school captains inducted

Lucy Shea and Bailey Caughey were inducted last week as the 2024 Hay War Memorial High School captains. Vice captains are Jensen Hargreaves and Sean Johnston.

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Emergency services kept busy on Friday

Local emergency services responded to two major incidents last Friday.

A truck containing fertiliser overturned near Maude and a family home in West Street was extensively damaged by fire.

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Book week 2023

Local schools, early learning centres and the library was alive and full of colour as Book Week was celebrated. A myriad of costumes were on display as children emerged transformed as their favourite characters.

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NSW award recognition for Reg

Can Assist Volunteer, Reg Fell, was honoured at NSW Volunteer Awards in Wagga last week.

Reg received the nomination from the Hay Can Assist branch for single handedly raising an astronomical $88,990 in can collections.

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Funding boost for local community groups

ENGIE has awarded over $40,000 in sponsorship funding, distributed across 13 community groups and organisations in Hay, following the launch of The Plains Renewable Energy Park Community Sponsorship Program in May.

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NAIDOC Day celebrated at Hay Park

Nari Nari Tribal Council hosted a well-attended celebration in Hay Park on Saturday afternoon, to mark 2023 NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islander Observance Day).

Story and photo gallery

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Business calls for rethinking of Lachlan Street plan

A former councillor and employee of Hay Shire Council, Roger McGrath has labelled the draft Lachlan Street Upgrade Master Plan as one which will stifle existing businesses and restrict future development in the main street.

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