Located in the middle of the Hay Plains, the flattest place in the southern hemisphere, Hay Shire is the perfect combination of history and modern-day life.
Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay being the community’s greatest asset.
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The Hay Shire is recognized for its Merino sheep and wool industry as well as agricultural and horticultural industries, with a wide range of commercial crops such as rice, corn, and wheat, as well as lettuce, rockmelon, broccoli, grapes, and garlic are all grown and distributed from the area. Hay Shire is centrally located to transport this produce to markets in Melbourne, Canberra Sydney, and Adelaide.
In recent years, Hay has seen a boom in tourism, which has led to increased opportunities in both the retail and hospitality industries. It should be noted that many new businesses have been established in Hay over the recent years, due to businesses uncovering the potential of the region.
As such, there are many employment opportunities available for those making the move to Hay, with main opportunities available in the agricultural, hospitality, retail, and service sectors.
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Hay, Booligal , Booroorban, and Maude.
Hay Shire has a rich history – incorporating First Nations people, pioneering agriculture, the Cobb & Co Coach, as well as rail and river boat transport. Hay is not just a town, it is a community, with the people of Hay are the community’s greatest asset.
Hay is a town that is strongly connected to its history and proud of its past. This is evident when you see the number of museums that Hay has to offer. These historical stories of Hay’s past are showcased in the FIVE museums in Hay (Bishop's Lodge Historic House, Dunera Museum, Hay Gaol Museum, Hay War Memorial High School Museum and Shear Outback - Australian Shearers Hall of Fame).
There are many options on offer when it comes to sport, culture and recreation in Hay. Sport is an excellent opportunity for all members of the community - both young and old - to meet new people and while enjoying the health benefits of exercise.
Sports currently available in Hay include (but are not limited to) - basketball, cricket, dancing, netball, and rugby league. There are many events hosted in Hay and its surrounding districts throughout the year that draw visitors from far and wide, including: Carrathool Races, Hay Rodeo, Hay Show and Booligal Sheep Races.