News & Council Updates

Hay Shire Council Office’s and Facilities will be closed from 24th December 2025 and re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026. Garbage Collections are unchanged however collection times may change, the Waste Transfer station will be open on Boxing Day, the Swimming Pool will be open most...

John Houston Memorial Swimming Pool replacement grand opening. Friday 19th december 2025, gates open at 10am,  Formalities from 11am 

In accordance with Section 418 (3) of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW), Hay Shire Council advises that the ordinary Council meeting to be held on 27/11/2025 will include the presentation of the audited Financial Statements and the Auditor’s Reports for the year ending...

The Australia Day Committee invites the community to nominate local citizens for the 2026 Australia Awards to be presented at  Australia Day 2026. Nominations close Friday 12th December 2025.

Hay Shire Council advises that fluoride dosing at the Water Treatment Plant was temporarily suspended from 30 April 2025 due to equipment maintenance and safety upgrades. Fluoridation will resume on Monday 27 October 2025, following system verifications and upgrades. During this period,...

Hay Shire Council is calling for urgent reform to address the growing financial burden of cost shifting, which is undermining councils' ability to deliver vital local infrastructure and services. The full Media Release can be viewed here.

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Sections 644, 644A and 632A of the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW) that Hay Shire Council proposes to establish Alcohol-Free Zones and Alcohol Prohibited Areas within the Hay township.

A comprehensive inspection undertaken in January 2024 by NSW Government’s Advanced Operational Support (AOS) Program, assessors identified key areas for improvement. The assessors provided targeted recommendations to enhance the plant’s operational reliability and regulatory...

Hay Shire Council has two draft plans on public exhibition, Developer Contributions Plan and Showgrounds Master Plan, these plans are available for comment and submissions up until 5.00pm 12th July 2025. Details on the plans are available here.