Community News
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.
The University of NSW Business School reports Australian’s lost a staggering $3 billion to scams last year, and where once scams were something that happened to other people, an increasing number of local people are falling victim to incredibly sophisticated cons.
One couple lost their deposit on a new caravan when the email of their supplier was intercepted by a scammer, another couple has had their accommodation business replicated and a young family had their child’s images used in a catfishing scheme.
Hay sports nut, Rob Neill, has dedicated most of his adult life to assisting the Hay community.
On Australia Day, Rob was rewarded for his hard work and dedication when he was announced Citizen of the Year.
Other 2024 award winners: Leo Fitzpatrick-Dedini - Young Person of the Year, Pauline Symons - The Gavin Johnston Memorial Vocational Award and Leanne Congdon, Helen Rogers and Adrian Myers - Achievement Awards.
Check out the photo gallery from the recent skate workshop, hosted by Hay Shire Council.