A local council is building a new partnership to save families the long trips to find treatment.

All western plains councils have been named among 60 higher risk areas for the spread of JE this season.

Locals will race to the oval for their Christmas carnival tonight.

The western region's only representative will be taking to the stage tomorrow in Parliament House.

One man was airlifted to hospital in Newcastle

The clearing of a section of roadside vegetation for transmission lines has sparked serious controversy for the Central West Renewable Energy Zone.

A love for running is taking this young Warren woman across the world.

Local body wants renewed focus on the condition of the associated pipelines.

Peak driver bodies say there are other ways to improve regional road safety.

Three local councils will spend a new government allocation on improving water supplies in four towns.

EPA officers will be inspecting operators in Walgett, Brewarrina, Warren, Coonamble, Gilgandra.

Health authorities ask families not to be complacent.

The launch of Country Heartline promises to ramp up regional visitation.

79 fire fighters are fighting the 14,000 hectare blaze

The future of The Coonabarabran Times is so far uncertain

Police allege that a 16-year-old boy assaulted an 85-year-old man yesterday

It's a little bit of Christmas cheer.

So many ways to make a difference and show the real spirit of giving.

Well paid jobs are waiting for those with trades or technical training.

New legislation is on the table that miners will look closely at before their next conversation with Minister Houssos.