It's the people behind the scenes who make it happen for local communities.

Elson Boy slipped through the big names in super-wet conditions for Western Plains trainer Dar Lunn.

Eight months on police are urging community members to come forward with information.

A Bourke early childhood professional says it is a good first step for child safety but more needs to be done.

The local council has put a plan in place to replace the town pool.

New study shows risks of artifical sweeteners.

The US beef import decision sees escalating opposition across industry groups.

Western NSW will get their first viewing of what is possible under the state government's new performance arts touring fund.

Federal funding will be split among a number of new operators, while existing service providers in the western plains will be sent into new territory.

Jamie Chaffey has set his sights for representing the biggeset electorate in NSW.

Past students and teachers are enthusiastic about the coming sesqui centenary celebrations.

Nyngan knows how to make their event work, whatever the weather.

With 165 jobs to go there is still no clear indication which sections of the state's only dedicated regional department will be affected.

Minister Yasmin Catley was upbeat today about staffing at regional stations.

Police are calling for help to find 27-year-old Michael Peacock

A shire councillor has tabled her concerns about high levels of gambling in the town.

Claims current water sharing rules do not provide ' the fundamentals for survival'.

An e-petition has kicked off to keep western national parks family-friendly and affordable.

Jamie Chaffey will make his maiden speech in the Australian Parliament later today.

The fire disrupted power to a supermarket on Fox Street