News & Council Updates

The NSW EPA have introduced new laws for businesses and institutions which sell and handle food to separate their food waste from general waste streams.  The mandates will come into effect in stages, requiring larger businesses or institutions to act first.  More information on the mandates is...

Hay Shire Council invites Expressions of Interest from individuals, community groups or businesses interested in leasing the canteen at the John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool, located at: 241-249 Lachlan Street, Hay NSW 2711

The John Houston Memorial Pool will be open from Tuesday the 6^th October 2026.

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!

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.