The government ordered review will fulfil an election commitment that followed heavy criticism of the project's progress and execution.

The combination of wet and warm weather ahead is ideal for mozzies and the diseases they carry - one local community believes prevention is paramount.

Alternative transport arrangements are in place for residents on reserves west and north of Brewarrina as the Barwon continues to rise.

Preparations for the predicted flood peak are well underway in Warren as an "unknown amount" of water makes it's way through the town and district.

NSW Farmers say any support for a proposed electronic tagging system for sheep is 'conditional'.

Another reason to visit and stroll the streets of Bourke has been created by home-grown talent Andrew Hull.

The new 15-member Regional Health Advisory Panel are determined to make a difference.

It's World Mental Health Day today but there's no wrong time to talk about it.

A landslip has caused the closure of the Castlereagh Highway between Lithgow and Mudgee while floodwaters continue to restrict highway travel in the western region.

The contents of a time capsule buried fifty years ago have been brought to light.

A super-short film shot on a smartphone has earned it's maker a place in the finals for an International Film Festival.

Predicted rain today to escalate flood risk across the region.

A penny 'accidentally' minted in 1930 has sold for a record price at auction.

The latest indexation has seen a rise in payments to pensioners as living costs race away.

With World Heart Day being last Thursday we are reminded how important it is to make preventative lifestyle changes in order to reduce our risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Unique experiences can be part of school holiday programs in even the remotest towns.

The extreme weather conditions have authorities working together to put safeguards in place as river levels rise in Warren.

Regional dentists are reporting a low take up of a $1000 per child dental care package provided by the federal government.

The reward for information regarding the death of Lightning Ridge man Paul Murray has been increased in the hopes of solving this 27 year old case.

More than a haircut - the Walkabout Barber has been talking and trimming his way out west.