The Hay Shire terrain is largely a flat, almost treeless saltbush plain offering a magnificent 180 degree skyline which at night becomes a canopy of stars as far as the eye can see.

The Hay Shire incorporates the town of Hay and the villages of Booligal (made famous by Banjo Patterson, in "Hay and Hell and Booligal"), Maude and One Tree.

Travellers will arrive in the Shire via the Sturt, Mid-Western or Cobb Highways which intersect at Hay. A friendly rural community, Hay is situated on the picturesque Murrumbidgee River, about halfway between Sydney and Adelaide and just over 400 kilometres from Melbourne.

The Hay Shire has a surprising amount of attractions worth a visit including wonderful museums, beautiful parks and gardens, and excellent recreational and sporting facilities.

Whether you are a visitor or a resident, the Hay Shire has much to offer with its
Exciting Heritage and Positive Future

News & Events

19 January 2012 Newsletter

The 19 January 2012 newsletter includes items on Hay Shire Councils Community Strategic Plan, Leash Free Area for Dogs, Australia Day, Raw Water Pressure, Paddock Leases and much more...

Documents on Exhibition

As part of the Strengthening Basin Communities Project Council has on public exhibition a draft Economic Development Strategy for Hay Shire and draft Investment Attraction Plan for Hay, Balranald and Wentworth. Comments on the draft documents will be received by the General Manager up until 5.00pm 3rd February 2012.

Click here for draft Economic Development Strategy

Click here for draft Investment Attraction Plan

20 December 2011 Newsletter

The 20 Decemer 2011 newsletter includes items on Christmas in the Park, Carols by Candlelight, Council operations over Christmas, documents on exhibitions and more...