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EPS File
EPS or Encapsulated PostScript is a file format designed for the exchange of drawings, layouts of pages and images. EPS files are used mainly for illustrations and publishing. These files can also be used in any kind of graphics. Different software programs are needed based on your use with the EPS files. You can view the EPS files easily with your Mac or Windows computer which contain a program to open the EPS files. EPS files can be viewed through Microsoft Word, Apple Preview, Adobe Acrobat, Ghostview and Adobe Illustrator. EPS file are of two types- EPS photo file and vector based graphics.

EPS photo file cannot increase the resolution that is already set for the image, and scaling of EPS photo file will break the image. Graphic files that are vector based will be able to scale indefinitely. The image will not get degraded by scaling as the graphics files are vector based. Editing of the EPS file is possible using the software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop and CorelDraw. EPS file format can be converted into another format using ImageMagick. The main problem faced by graphic artists is the blurred and pixelated image when a picture is enlarged. EPS format is the solution for this problem. EPS saves a huge amount of time while doing high resolution computer drawings. The EPS format displays the enlarged image just like that of the original without any lines or dots. EPS format allows the translating of the images into any kind of DTP program by keeping the original quality, even though the images are resized and repositioned.

JPG File
JPG File is also called as the JPEG file, is used as a common format for bitmap images such as digital photos, pictures and other graphics. The expanded form of JPEG is Joint Photographic Expert Group. There are two sub-formats for JPG files – JFIF and Exif formats. The file extensions for JPEG compression are .jpeg and .jpg. Other file extensions such as .jfif, .jif and .jpe are also used. JPG is extremely small, usually compressed into 1/10 to the size of original. Lossy compression is used in JPG files which mean that the image quality is downgraded if saved in a compressed form, and the quality cannot be improved.

JPG files have an advantage while using with emails and web pages which are required to be small. In certain cases, you can compromise the quality for the small size, and for such images JPG files can be used. The quality of the data will lose every time you compress and save a JPG file. So it is better to discard the old file and make a new copy from the TIF master to retain the quality of the image.

PNG File
PNG file or Portable Network Graphic format will consist of a bitmap with indexed colours. Lossless compression is used in a PNG file. The PNG file is mainly used for the storing of graphics of web images. This format is used to improve the colour support, and for providing the image without any copyright limitations. PNG format can be read and used freely by webmasters and software developers because there will be no patent restrictions. Most of the web browsers are supporting the PNG images. Since this format using lossless compression, quality of the data is not lost while saving and viewing the image.

PNG has unique pre-processing filters which increases the ability of the lossless compression. The pre-processing filters may cause the PNG to be read or written slower than other file formats. Another unique feature of PNG is the Alpha channel which allows the images to have opacity of multiple levels. This feature also allows you to create the images with various degrees of transparency that can be used for blending the images with any background so that the background will be displayed through the transparent pixels. PNG also offers Gamma correction that enables you to correct the image differences on various computer systems. While transferring or downloading the PNG files, the file integrity checks will prevent the problems of downloading the file.

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You need a hot water system for your home and you do not have any idea which hot water system will suit your needs, both from the expense angle as well as efficiency angle. A hot water system can be confusing as there are so many types such as: Solar Hot Water System, Gas Hot Water System, Electric Hot Water System, and Heat Pump Hot Water System. This is why you should consult a professional company to ensure that the correct hot water system is installed in your home. If you live in the South East Queensland and Sydney areas, the best professionals in hot water heating systems are hot water system prices.

What are the different types of hot water systems and how can hot water system prices help you identify the correct system and get you the best deal?

The different types of hot water systems are:

SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM:
A basic solar hot water system utilizes energy from the sun by using a solar collector which is usually placed on the roof of the building. It is placed in such a way to maximize the sunlight falling on it. This heats the working fluid and is then either pumped or circulated by using natural convection. The collector is a glass topped insulated box which has a flat solar absorber made of sheet metal and copper tubing or made of metal tubes surrounded by evacuated glass. The heated water is then stored in a hot water storage tank. The volume of this tank should be sufficiently large to factor in bad weather days.

GAS HOT WATER SYSTEMS:
This system requires little maintenance and can give you years of trouble free service. The system will have a storage system to store the hot water until it is used. The system basically works on convection. Cold water is supplied to the tank by means of a dip tube. The cold water is heated by a gas burner located underneath the heating system and as the water heats up, by convection it moves upwards and is then drawn out by the hot water discharge pipe and sent to the insulated storage tank. Since the hot water pipe draws water only from the top of the heating tank, it is much shorter than the cold water pipe. Safety features will be incorporated in the system.

ELECTRIC HOT WATER SYSTEM:
An electric hot water system is efficient and is of relative simple construction. It consists of a heating tank, which is usually lined to prevent corrosion, a dip tube to let in cold water, a pipe to let out hot water, a thermostat to control water temperature and a safety pressure release valve and it needs a power source. It will also have a sacrificial anode rod to help keep corrosion at bay. The electric heater is connected to the home water system.

The temperature of the water that is being heated can be kept within a specified range using a thermostat. Due to convection the hot water rises to the surface and can be drawn off for use. Depending on needs, a suitable capacity system should be installed.

HEAT PUMP HOT WATER SYSTEM:
This system uses brine was the working medium. Brine is usually water mixed with alcohol or glycol to prevent freezing. The refrigerant used is usually eco friendly such as carbon dioxide. The brine is circulated in a collector loop and it absorbs heat energy from bedrock, ground, air or water. It is then sent to a heat exchanger where the tepid brine in the collector passes on the heat to the refrigerant which then becomes a gas.

The pressure of the refrigerant is raised sufficiently by a compressor and by using a condenser the refrigerant releases heat which heats the hot water system and in doing so it gets cooled.

It is then circulated to the expansion valve to lower the pressure of the refrigerant which reduces its temperature and converts it back to liquid form. The refrigerant is circulated again and the process is restarted.

As you can see each system has its advantages and disadvantages. It requires an expert to assess the system that is suitable for you. Hot water system prices deals only with quality, licensed manufacturers who back their products with warranties and service.

All you have to do is to contact hot water system prices through their website and fill out a simple form. They will send their experts to make an assessment suitable to your needs. They will also answer all your questions and queries. Once a suitable hot water system is identified, hot water system prices will get you multiple quotes from quality installers and ensure that you the best deal available in the market. Currently the area of operations are South East Queensland and Sydney, plans are in train to expand the area of operations.

You don’t really understand what has happened and who he really is. Without the inside knowledge of what Narcissism is, it is almost impossible to understand:

Why there seems to be 2 completely different people inside him?
How he could have changed so dramatically?
Why he is so nice at times and then so nasty at others?
What causes that change? He also talked so much about love and higher values in the beginning, but his real behaviour has only really reflected selfishness and self interest.

You keep hoping for the initial person you fell in love with to re-emerge. He did such an amazing job of his “Sales Presentation” to you in the courting phase, pretending to be all you could have wanted in a partner, and it was so believable, that you just want that version of him to re-appear again, so you can have the relationship you thought you were going to have and have committed to, and just be able to get on with it.

But, unfortunately, the idealized version of him that you fell in love with, is NOT REAL. The feelings, passion and intensity he first showered you with were all a fraud. This version of him will not come back, because there is no substance to it. It is not real. It was the lure to get you in. He will only use it again if he decides he wants to re-lure you back in. IT IS NOT REAL..

It feels unfinished in that there seemed to be so much promise that hasn’t really happened yet. He has promised you the world, and all you have been left with crumbs. He is very capable of a great seduction and pretence when courting you, but not at all interested, nor is he capable, of being a real partner in any real way, with empathy and compromise expected from each other.

You feel if only he understood how hurt you have been then it would change him. It can be difficult to accept that he really doesn’t care about how hurt you are as a result of his behaviour. He may have pretended to care initially, so you want to believe that he does really, but in reality he doesn’t, and it can be difficult to accept that you have given your love and commitment to someone who just doesn’t care how hurt you are feeling.

You can take on some of the blame your partner has thrown at you,(and continues to throw at you) and blame yourself. By the time you have decided to escape, you will have experienced your share of put downs, belittling, judgements and criticisms, both subtle and very obvious. While these constitute his projections of his own characteristics only, it is difficult not to take on some of them, particularly when he has repeatedly blamed you. This may leave you thinking that some of this has actually been your fault and perhaps if you tried harder, you could make it work. Please know that while you have participated in this dance with the Narcissist, you have NOT contributed in the way you are blaming yourself. In fact you have probably tried too hard in the relationship already, and not seen that he has not been willing to take responsibility for his part in it. It is now time to take responsibility for yourself and your own happiness.

There is no closure with the Narcissist. He will not be interested in acknowledging his guilt in the relationship ending, so you will not be able to have any shared closure with him. He will in fact be projecting and blaming you for everything, while keeping himself squeaky clean in his fantasy world. He may also want to involve others close by, sharing his fantasy version of how wonderful he has been and how appalling you have. Remind yourself that in actuality, he is covering his terror and worthlessness with a fantasy based on rationalisations and lies, and that you know in your own truth what efforts you have made.

You can’t understand why he doesn’t really try to work on the relationship. To be willing to work on your relationship, you need to be frank and accountable, two things the narcissist can’t tolerate. In reality, he doesn’t see he has a problem and doesn’t want the relationship to be any different from what it is. He has created the fantasy this way, and he wants it to stay this way as it is serving his desires. This is usually more important than any relationship to him.

You question just what in the relationship was real at all. It is a extremely mindbogglingly painful to realise that you have been taken in by a clever conman and have trusted this person when he was far from trust worthy, and for as long as you have. Also, that his motives have not been to love you, as stated, but simply to gain his Narcissistic supply from you, a mere source for him.

It takes time, processing, deep soul searching, and usually assistance from a trained Psychologist to come to the full realisation of the reality of the relationship you have been living in, and to gain closure and move forward into a healthier relationship.

At the Hart Centre we have over 50 Psychologists around Australia who have been trained in understanding and helping you with Narcissism and Narcissistic partners. If you’re having relationship issues with a narcissist Phone 1300 830 552.

Cosmetics are very expensive as well as being perishable. That is why caring for them is important to ensure you receive maximum value for money from cosmetic purchases. There is no better way to store your cosmetics and make-up items other than in a Cosmetic Organizer. Here are some factors to consider when choosing the best Cosmetic Organizer to store your cosmetics.

Organization
We all have frantic lifestyles and have a desire to be better organized. Cosmetic Organizers enable you to get your cosmetic collection organized and in one place so you can find your cosmetics straight away. You no longer will waste time locating your cosmetics when you are running late ever again. Cosmetic Organizers store all your cosmetics from blushes, bronzes, lipsticks, lip gloss, nail polishes, and accessories amongst all other cosmetics.

Design
It is important that your cosmetics are always on display so that you can get the item that you are after when you need it. Cosmetic Organizers made from Clear Acrylic are the most effective way to organise your cosmetic collection so you can see exactly what items you have. Makeup and Cosmetics have a shelf life, used by date or a best before date. Cosmetic Organizers that are made from Clear Acrylic will enable you to see your cosmetics meaning you will be able to use them before they expire and become obsolete. Atheistically your Cosmetic Organizer must look great and be of modern design as you want your cosmetic collection on display at all times.

Functionality
Cosmetic Organizers ensure that your cosmetics are organized. This means that Cosmetic Organizers must be practical and well designed. Cosmetic Organizers range in sizes from four drawer units to six drawer units with flip top lids. Cosmetic Organizers have a larger bottom drawer that is perfect to store larger cosmetic items. Units without the flip top lid are ideal to store your favourite perfumes and accessories on top of the units. It is best to store your most frequently used cosmetic items in the flip top lid compartment of your Cosmetic Organizer. Having the flip top lid makes these items ease to get to.

Value for Money
Cosmetic Organizers are very cost effective and should be considered as an investment for your cosmetic collection. In no time, the Cosmetic Organizer will pay for itself as you will be able to find your cosmetics before they expire saving money on unnecessary replacement costs.

The Makeup Box Shop is the home of the original Cosmetic Organizer. The Makeup Box Shop has Cosmetic Organizers to suit all your makeup storage needs.

Sovereign Press Printing produces affordable full colour printing results, offering the optimal in colour sharpness and vibrance, with a minimum of bleed. We use the lithographic process as the greatest solution to balancing time and affordability with price, producing works in the most efficient way possible while still retaining quality.

Metallic printing
Use metallic prints to add even more saturation, brightness and sharpness to your images. Metallic photos are made on laminate paper that generates a metallic, iridescent quality, removing glare in the same way that matte paper does, while still containing the luster and vibrance of a glossy paper. Metallic prints are also extremely durable and are much less likely to tear or become damaged.
Aqueous inline varnish

Printing varnishes are used to defend prints from scratches, rubbing, fingerprints and other forms of damage, and are now a standard element of the printing process. We offer aqueous coatings that are water based and fast drying as a more affordable solution in comparison to more expensive varnishes. As well as providing protection, coatings add an additional “classier” look to prints that are now the norm.

Matte/Gloss Lamination
Lamination is used in printing to provide an extra layer of protection to materials as well adding an attractive finish, adding texture, detail and vibrance to a design. Both gloss and matte lamination involves using an adhesive thermoplastic polymer which is pressed by hot rollers to the paper. Gloss is the shiny, reflective appearance often used in fashion and photography. While cheaper than matte lamination, the strong glare that often occurs can be offputting to some consumers. Matte lamination is more expensive but has the feature of reflecting less light and absorbing more glare.

Spot UV
UV coating uses ultraviolet radiation to instantly “cure” prints, both protecting the print as well as giving it a smart glossy look. Spot UV coating is unique in that it can be used on specific elements of a print in order to highlight it, giving it an additional element of depth and detail. This is often used for elements of a print that you want the eye to be attracted to, such as a logo or point of sale.

Embossing
Embossing is the method of using heat and pressure to create a raised 3D effect on paper or metal, creating an attractive and tactile addition to a print. Mainly used on type and logos, embossing imparts elegance and sophistication, and draws the eye to the elements of a print that you desire.

Foiling
Foiling or foil stamping is simply the application of pigment or metallic foil to a design. While all colours can be used, gold or silver are the most popular choices, as they impart a feeling of wealth and class, reminiscent of classical gold binding. Foiling can be used for both titles, small and large text, borders and logos and other designs. Foiling can also be combined with embossing to create an even more striking 3D design.

Form Cutting/perfing/scoring
We offer superb expertise in custom cutting techniques for commercial prints, creating unique and eye-catching designs. In an environment saturated by media and advertising, a unique shape or appearance could be just the thing that makes your design stands out.

If you are looking for Ballarat printers or colour printers Ballarat, make sure you contact Sovereign Press Printing. Sovereign Press Printing - colour printing Ballarat are your printing experts for all printing and finishing jobs both big and small.

Here are some warning signs that a person you have met or are starting a relationship with may be a Narcissist.

He may blame every error of his, every failure or mishap on others, or on the world at large.

He may be hypersensitive to slights and insults. He may treat children or animals with little care and respect.

He may be too eager to get more time together and create a whirlwind relationship.

He can immediately cast you in the role of the love of his life and press for exclusivity and instant intimacy. He may text or phone you incessantly, or need to know where you are at all times.

He may not respect your boundaries and privacy, or may ignore your wishes, or want to be included in everything you do.

He may tend to want to control the situation and you compulsively, eg insist you ride in his car, hold on to the car keys, the money, or the theatre tickets. He may disapprove if you are away for too long, and interrogate you when you return. He may insist on a certain way of dressing.

He may act in a patronizing and condescending manner and criticise you often. He may emphasise your smallest faults (devalues you) even as he exaggerates your talents, traits, and skills (idealises you).

He may be wildly unrealistic in his expectations from you, from himself, from the budding relationship, and from life in general.

He may tell you that you make him feel good. Next thing, he may tell you that you make him feel bad, or that you make him feel violent, or that you provoke him.

He adopts a physical posture which implies and exudes an air of superiority, seniority, hidden powers, mysteriousness or amused indifference.

He takes part in social interactions and banter condescendingly, from a position of superiority.

He may ask for special treatment of some kind. Not to wait his turn, to have a longer or a shorter therapeutic session, to talk directly to authority figures (and not to their assistants or secretaries), to be granted special payment terms, to enjoy custom tailored arrangements, and can
frequently and embarrassingly dress down service providers such as waiters or taxi drivers.

He flatters, adores, admires and applauds you in an embarrassingly exaggerated and profuse manner.

In general, he prefers show-off to substance and is shallow. He will not admit to ignorance or to errors in any field.

He may brag incessantly. His speech is peppered with I, my, myself, and mine. He describes himself as intelligent, or rich, or modest, or intuitive, or creative, but always excessively, implausibly, and extraordinarily so.

His history may sound unusually rich and complex. His achievements often seem beyond his age and education. Yet, his actual condition is in reality incompatible with his claims. He name-drops and claims other people’s experiences and accomplishments as his own.

He likes to talk about himself and only about himself. He is not interested in others or what they have to say. He is never reciprocal. He acts disdainful, even angry, if he feels an intrusion on his precious time.

In general, he is very impatient, easily bored, with strong attention deficits, unless and until he is the topic of discussion.

If you ask him about his emotions, he will intellectualise, rationalise, or talk about himself in the third person and in a detached scientific tone.

He may become enraged when required to examine his motives, fears, hopes, wishes, and needs.

He is usually very serious about himself. He may possess a fabulous sense of humour, scathing and cynical, but rarely does he make jokes at his own expense.

If you have found that you are already in a relationship with a Narcissist, and would like relationship counselling, or help in leaving a Narcissist, contact us at the Hart Centre Australia. We have over 50 Psychologists around Australia who have been educated in Narcissism and can knowledgably help you in dealing with your situation. We also offer Skype sessions for overseas clients or those you can’t attend one of our centres. Phone Australia 1300 830 553, or +617 55190004

The furniture you use in your office will make a big impression on your clients, a successful office turning your dreams into a reality. It is therefore important that you take many factors into consideration when purchasing your office furniture Sydney.

There are indeed a variety of ways that you can kit out your office these days and these include buying locally, taking advantage of office clearances and sales, and of course buying online. It is essential you know your budget and that you stick to it, but at the same time you need to make sure that your work space is inviting both to staff as well as clients and guests.

The correct furniture, fixture and fittings can make the difference between a successful and smoothly running business and a failure, and when you will spend many gruelling hours in your office setting up shop, you will need to be comfortable in your surroundings. Your employees also need to have all the correct accessories and furniture to ensure that they work to their optimum; there really is no room here for scrimping and saving.

When shopping for your office furniture Sydney, firstly you will need to be clear in your mind as to what you will require; computer tables, filing cabinets and welcoming sofas and executive furniture are really a must these days. An office that does not provide an attractive and comfortable environment for its workers simply is not allowed these days; your employees have rights and they will not be afraid to make them known.

One feature of your office that you cannot compromise on within the office is your chairs. Whereas you may be able to disguise cheap shelves or tables, chairs need to be in good condition, of good quality, and provide the workers with a comfortable work station. Being correctly seated will allow the workers to be a lot more productive in their tasks even if they are not aware of this themselves.

It is therefore best to buy new chairs for your office furniture Sydney, and you can look for discount stores or even online when running to a strict budget. Desks on the other hand are a feature of your office that you can cut costs with; a practical desk that is solid with good storage space is advisable and for this you do not have to spend a fortune. Second hand desks and cubicles are often offered at a great price, and these are items that will last for years and will not really show wear and tear.

Storage and filing cabinets are also an essential part of any office; an untidy office with paperwork strewn everywhere will not only look uninviting to the client, but it will also slow down production time. All your essential office furniture Sydney needs can be dealt with by shopping in store or online; what is very important to realize in the outset though is budget furniture really is false economy as well as giving the wrong impression to important clients visiting.

Under the best of circumstances, a relationship is hard to keep together. The modern earth we live in can make the job of keeping a relationship on track even more difficult. Between both partners having busy schedules that include work, overtime, kids, and life in general, there does not seem to be much time for couples to spend together strengthening their relationship. When they do have time together, it would seem that they are constantly discussing economic concerns or other make a differences instead of their relationship. This helps make it hard for many couples to keep the love and commitment in their relationship.

When couples start this pattern, they really should seek marriage and relationship guidance before their relationship gets beyond help. Seeking guidance early will give the couple a much far better likelihood of saving their marriage or relationship. That is one thing that really should be made clear, counselling is not just for those that are married, any couple can make use of counselling if they are interested in keeping a relationship together. Marriage and relationship counselling can work well, and be the ideal solution for any couple that is seeking answers to the issues that are interfering with their relationship. The one thing that both folks need to prepare themselves for is the chance that the answers you receive from your counsellor may not be what you expect.

Someone that is well trained in marriage and relationship counselling will know not to take sides. This can be a difficultyfor some that go to counselling, because they assume the counsellor will take their side against their partner. A qualified counsellor will understand that there is never any “right” or “improper” in a relationship, that each person will have valid points and issues.

When a relationship runs into trouble it is never a make any difference of which person is right or mistaken about an issue, the difficulty lies with how the couple take issues.

Couples that talk issues out and come to an equitable solution are less possible to have difficulty. The couples that end up having difficulty are the ones that argue about issues and never come to a solution. Instead of rationally solving the issue, they let their feelings to be brought into every conversation, when that happens issues never seem to get resolved.

Marriage and relationship counselling will teach each person to own their feelings and remove them from everyday decisions. Many people will have hassle executing this and it could take a lot of time and practice for some to reach the point where they can keep their feelings in check. When discussing an issue each person desires to learn to stay on the issue, and not use the issue as an excuse to make a personal attack against his or her partner.

Your counsellor will also have one-on-one conversations with both people so that they can search for behavioral patterns that might be in the way of the relationship. Many people get very at ease with destructive patterns such as anger, the person may be so at ease with their way of dealing conflict that they may not realise what they are undertaking. When the counsellor points out these patterns, some people will be embarrassed, some will be defensive, and others will strive to modify the pattern.

Marriage and relationship counselling can assist both companions in working with all of their personal issues that could be affecting the relationship. If one person has low self-esteem, the counsellor will help them assemble their confidence. People without having any self-esteem will often let their partners take advantage of them within the relationship. This is not a good situation for both partner but it is specifically bad for the one who lacks confidence in themselves.

Marriage and relationship counselling can help both people uncover underlying feelings and issues that are affecting their relationship. dealing with these issues will not only make your relationship with your partner much better, it could also help you with all of the relationships in your life. There are many distinct sites to seek marriage and relationship counselling. You can seek help from a professional counsellor, from someone within your religion, or a sociable employee. No subject where you seek counselling, if you are having trouble inside your marriage or relationship it is a good idea to seek the guidance and counsel of a trained outside party.

We offer quality marriage counselling sydney and across NSW. Associated marriage counsellors Sydney; for quality marriage counselling sydney and at 10 other locations. Call (02) 8002 1019 , 418/185 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Home Solar Power is now cheaper than Coal By installing Solar Power on your home you now have the capability to create your own clean electricity for less cost than dirty coal based electricity whilst also doing your bit towards saving the planet.

How Solar Power works:
Solar Panels or photovoltaic panels convert light energy from the sun into DC electricity. This DC power is then sent to a device called an inverter that converts this electricity into mains power that can be used within your home or be connected to the electricity grid for other houses in the area to purchase.

The Price you are currently paying for electricity:
Depending on the state and town you are in and depending on the time of day you use electricity will depend on how much you are charged for it. On average, households can pay between $0.30 and $0.40 per KwH for electricity during peak hours which are usually between 2pm and 8pm. Costs for shoulder period electricity may be around $0.15 to $0.20 per KwH. .

The Price of Solar Electricity:
As most homeowners buy or lease a Solar Power System rather than actually buy the electricity, the standard mechanism for determining the actual cost of this electricity is done using the LCOE (Levelised Cost of Electricity). This is calculated by taking the upfront cost of the system and dividing it by the amount of KwH’s it will produce over its lifetime. .

Currently a 1.5kW Solar Installation costs around $2,500 fully installed (after available rebates). Over the expected 20 year life of the system, it should produce around 36,000 KwH’s. When dividing the upfront system cost by this number, it equates to an average electricity price of under $0.07 per KwH - a lot less than current electricity costs. As electricity prices significantly increase over time this difference becomes even greater, as the electricity costs from the Solar Power installation remain the same.

To understand your options for getting your home powered with Solar Panels, or to understand more about Commercial Solar Power contact Todae Solar on 1300 GO SOLAR for high quality Solar Power Installations across Australia.

Located near the grand Murrumbidgee River in idyllic South Western NSW, the Riverina town of Hay has changed from its modest origins in the Gold Rush era to an important agricultural and transportation nexus and popular tourist attraction. Combining natural beauty, historical significance and important Australian industry, the Hay Shire includes both the town of Hay as well as the nearby villages of Booligal, Maude and One Tree. The flat saltbrush grasslands of Hay are home to some of Australia’s leading wool growing and sheep meat producing areas, as well as cattle properties and many agricultural outputs such as corn and tomatoes.

Also around Hay are the Riverine Forest, Grey Box Woodlands and Native Scrublands, home to a multitude of diverse Australian fauna, such as Kangaroos and Golden Bell Frogs. The plains of Hay have provided ideal living conditions for human settlement going back to the Nari Nari Aboriginal community who inhabited the area. White settlement started with the founding of four squatter properties, growing into a community funded by commerce with the stockmen and riverboats who traversed Langs Crossing.

Along with the construction of a hotel, post office and courthouse, Hay grew with the famous Cobb and Co making Hay their base of operations for Victoria and the Riverina, including the largest stagecoach factory outside of Sydney. Growing tenfold in population, Hay was later depopulated due to virtually every eligible adult male volunteering for service in World War I, of which 1/6 were did not return home. Hay’s population would later be increased after the thousands of war prisoners and refugees held in the area during World War II were released and later resettled in Hay. Still a rural agricultural town, Hay recognizes and celebrates its history and natural beauty with a number of locations and establishments that cater to tourists and locals alike.

For short term accommodation hay, accommodation hay or holiday home hay, make sure you investigate Murrumbidgee Cottages. Both of our cottages are situated just a short distance from the picturesque Murrumbidgee river and are perfect for families. If you are looking for a holiday home for a couple of days, short term accommodation or even something longer either would be a great fit.