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Hay Services Club hosted a soft launch last Wednesday evening of its new restaurant operated by Chef Nelson Kong.
Invited guests were treated to an array of specially selected dishes and the opportunity to meet Chef Nelson, his wife Stephanie Yu and sous chef Alan Ho.
Chef Nelson hails from Canberra but has cooked all over the world, travelling and working in China, Japan, South East Asia and Europe as well as across Australia.
Farmer Leila McDougall is determined to raise awareness about farmer suicide after "losing too many people."
Hailing from Tatyoon in Victoria McDougall the 35-year-old began writing the feature film during the pandemic when Mellow in the Yellow, an annual music event she organises to promote mental health, was cancelled during lockdown.
Stream the feature length film now - link in story.
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.
This year, the family of murdered Forbes teacher and mother Molly Ticehurst asked the nation to come together or to leave their house light on in her memory, which prompted the gathering in Hay.
Kimberly Grabham reviews Tim Booth best seller “You Called an Ambulance for What?”, a humours tome of the trials of being a paramedic.
Read Kimberly Grabham’s book review on Linda Goldspink-Lord’s touching tribute “Crawling Through the Darkness.”
Whooping cough is surging in Australia. How can we protect ourselves?
In the first three months of 2024, 2,799 cases were recorded in Australia. With more than 1,000 cases being in New South Wales and Queensland.
Hay Public School’s rock ‘n roll fete photo gallery.
The annual Hay Public School Easter Hat Parade was its usual fun and dazzling display of talent on Thursday. Children proudly paraded their Easter Hats, dancing to some lively classic kids tunes.
The second annual Hayland Gathering was held in Hay on the weekend and was another highly successful event.
The Gathering is the brainchild of local dance teacher Kylie Kerr (centre) pictured below with supporters Will Miller and Jenny Dwyer.
Read about local Swifties Elsbeth, Rhyla, Grace and Savannah about Taylor Swift’s Australian concerts.