News & Council Updates

Hay Shire Council is having a waste and recycling stand at the Hay Show on Friday 11 September and Saturday 12 September, with resources and information and kids activities, see you there!

Council is introducing a new Community Grants Program to provide a more consistent, transparent and equitable approach to supporting local community organisations, the draft Community Grants Guidelines, Application Form and Acquittal Forms are on public exhibition with feedback invited until...

H5 bird flu (H5N1) has been detected in wild birds across Australia, including New South Wales. While this is a wildlife health issue, we encourage all residents, farmers, and pet owners in Hay Shire to stay informed and practice good biosecurity. See here for wasy to help report and keep...

Hay Shire Council will be holding a North and South Hay Levee Upgrade  Feasibility Study Community Information Session on 5.30pm Wednesday July 22nd 2026 at the CWA/RSL Room at the Kay Hull Centre (Library Complex) at 204 Lachlan Street. The session will be a presentation on...

Are you caring for someone with a chronic illness? Join us for an informal and supportive session to learn about services and supports available for carers in our community at the RSL Room at the Library on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 11.00am, Morning tea supplied

Hay Shire Council wishes to advise the community of updated operating arrangements for the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool as the season draws to a close. From 8:00am on Thursday, 2 April 2026, Council will introduce unsupervised access at the facility. This system provides greater...

Due to the forecast heatwave next week, Council will be adjusting the opening hours of the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool to ensure the community can safely enjoy the facility during extreme weather conditions.

Stay cool: use fans, air conditioning or seek cool spaces such as libraries and shopping centres or community facilities. Drink plenty of water: stay hydrated and avoid alcohol or sugary drinks. Limit outdoor activities: avoid the hottest parts of the day and take regular breaks...

Australia Day in Hay will be celebrated at the Hay Goal Museum from 8am, with Celebration Breakfast, Flag Raising Ceremony, Presentation of Australia Day Awards and Australia Day Ambassador Ron Delezio Address. This is followed by activies at the Hay Swimming Pool from 12pm, with Pool...