A John Street business has been closed after tobacco confiscated.

Towns grappling with youth crime may soon have a new tool in their belt.

Two Bourke women are among four people allegedly involved in a dramatic pursuit.

A local mining reserve will see an injection of funds to help control the vicious weed.

Dramatic capture of two people now facing extensive drugs and firearms charges.

Calls to cut tobacco excise are getting louder but locals doubt that will be enough.

The heavy vehicle regulator says stats on driver fatigue are flagging a dangerous problem.

Will the Premier's move to rebuild TAFE to help build houses reach remote regions like ours?

Walgett community to come together in search for solutions.

Police allege the 16-year-old was at the wheel of a car during a rollover that killed another teenager in February

Police allege he fired into a vehicle with four people inside last week

A community grant from the big telco will be put to work at the Cobar newspaper.

Walgett council are doing their homework with hopes of expanding aged care options for their residents.

Names have been released for the Western Plains under 12s rugby union team.

Significant change to law following the Inquest revealing shameful truths.

The state budget recognises there are multiple battlefronts in the fight against invasive pests and weeds in NSW.

Daniel Stephens proves 'old dogs' can learn plenty of new tricks.

Police say two people threatened an 89-year-old man in Wee Waa Street yesterday

Isaac Gordon (senior) has been welcomed back to Brewarrina Shire Council.

Where are the commitments that might make a difference to those in western plains communities? Read on.