Three quarters of the state's councils have been given approval to increase rates above the cap and Bogan, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Lachlan, Walgett, Warren and Warrumbungle shires are among them.

Why the multiple sightings of dead pelicans around Lachlan shire are no cause for alarm.

With the Castlereagh League competition in full-swing the departure of the Trangie Magpies to withdraw brings a serious challenge to the remaining clubs.

Amid sustained pressure to respond to the findings of the rural health inquiry, scepticism abounds as to whether the big budget announcements will solve deep-seated issues.

There are some seriously sobering statistics around the health of rural and regional blokes. Men's Health Week is a chance to take action to change those figures.

A $2.8million project has claimed the state's top heritage gong for an iconic Coar building.

Young riders and their horses, including top performers from western plains communities, converged on Coonabarabran for the 30th annual North West Equestrian Expo.

A recent study is shining a light on times when emergency calls do need to be made.

With the new Federal Government now in place, NSW Farmers is among those pushing to get action on problems they say are plaguing the Inland Rail project.

We're almost at the end of National Blood Donor week, reminding us why we need to roll up our sleeves to keep that lifeblood flowing.

Funding for the early childhood sector is on the table, tantalising regional communities with the prospect of greater availability.

Comments by the new Federal Minister for Resources indicating support for pushing ahead with the Narrabri Gas Project have drawn fire from project opponents.

This Saturday Nutrien are hosting the Canaan Clearing Sale. It starts at 10am on the Canaan property. Check out the What's on listing for the list of items available at the sale.

A roll-over of a B-double near Cobar yesterday took time to right due to hazardous materials onboard.

Communities struggling to find workforce to meet the demands of new development and growing businesses are looking to planned immigration to alleviate the pressure.

Various stakeholders have weighed in on today's announcement of an increase to the National Minimum Wage from next month.

The NSW Government is preparing to trial a new approach to delivering funding - and hopefully outcomes - to Close the Gap.

The leaders of local councils across regional NSW have banded together to call for urgent action by the state government to address regional health issues.

Local farmer and water campaigner Anne Kennedy has been recognised as a Member of the Order of Australia.

A resident of the tiny Angledool community has received one of the nation's highest honours.