Girls from Bourke and Collarenebri are on their way to the Sydney Royal Easter Show after winning their zone competition in Narromine

The Australian Government's primary support body slammed for not answering calls

Tablets circulating in NSW have been found to contain more than double the dose of MDMA than usual

Getting UV savvy is now in the palm of your hand

The government has granted an extension for those wishing to have input into changes that could have a big impact on how opal mining operates in Lighting Ridge and White Cliffs

The National Australian Bank building in Cobar has come away a lot brighter thanks to Mural Artist Joel Fergie and fellow artist, Travis Vinson

SES, police and other crews got wet for water safety on a local river

This National Apprenticeships Week is a time to recognise the very real benefits of vocational training and careers

It may be swimming carnival season but an outbreak of illness caused by a water-borne parasite has led health authorities to issue a warning to parents

A string of incidents around the state has prompted warnings

Local councils say they are constantly being short-changed in government funding while their list of responsibilities grows longer

The take on recent weather events depends who's looking at it

Biosecurity risks and family safety concerns have been cited in the arguments against the proposed Closing the Loopholes bill

It's been heralded as a win for vulnerable employees but some say there are costs to count

Australia Day awards recognise the talent and commitment that makes these towns tick

The cause of yesterday's fatal light aircraft crash on a Bourke property is being investigated.

Making towers available to the competition's mobile phone users may soon be possible during times of disaster

A local Landcare group is joining with their local Mens Shed to arm themselves to keep the Indian Myna bird from putting native species at risk

Organisers say the community response was astounding

Changes being considered under the current opal mining review needs to have plenty of input from those who are most involved