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

Local Government Elections 2012 - Non Residential Rolls

Council has available application forms for persons wishing to be included on the non residential roll for the upcoming Local Government Elections.

10 May Newsletter

The 10 May newsletter includes items on Federal Budget, Draft Hay DCP, Senior Citizens Program, Healthy Hay, Tenders for Mowing of Parks & Gardens, Managemnt of the Hay Pool and more...

Draft Development Control Plan 2012

The Draft Hay Development Control Plan 2012 has been prepared in accordance with Division 6 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and is exhibited in accordance with Section 18 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000. The Draft Hay Development Control Plan will be on public exhibition from Wednesday 16 May 2012 until 13 June 2012.