Annual payments for opal mining claims a sticking point.

Police have thanked the public for their assistance.

It's a self-made story of success for the small town.

James Hunter is known to frequent the Dunedoo and Lightning Ridge areas.

After huge amounts spent on upgrades, amenities in Baradine and Mendooran have been trashed.

Barwon has the most homes and businesses with rooftop solar in the state.

Regional stock drovers claim to be putting up with routes that fall well below what they pay for

Keeping up with the shots the easy way.

Two big events on the local calendar are paying it forward for their community's health.

This season, there's two proud western plains products toughing it out on the small screen.

They've released vision of a man they wish to speak to about the fire

A surge in brucellosis cases in dogs has veterinarians concerned about human health risks.

High rainfalls forecast to continue west of Bourke

The redevelopment reaps praise for ticking so many boxes for its community.

Mayor says the lack of taxi transport rolls into many corners of the community.

Overnight repairs planned to maintain ongoing supply.

Statewide data released.

How GST revenue is divided across the nation has a big impacton what local councils can afford to do.

Deanna Bariesheff's car was found south of Cobar on Friday.

There's just a couple of exceptions to the 'drought affected' status of western plains districts.