Police are keeping alert after the festive period saw drivers rack up the charges.

An inquiry into the impact of fire ants in Australia has emphasised major concerns, after the ants were detected in NSW late last year.

While some council's around the country forfeit their Australia Day citizenship ceremonies, Cobar has announced the ambassador who will be joining them on 26 January this year.

New staff is a sign of local healthcare recovering, after 2023 saw the hospital significantly reduce their capacity.

Lachlan Shire Council is just one local government where workforce shortages are biting

If you suffer from supermarket checkout shock, the current government inquiry is your chance to make sure the experiences of regional and remote residents are understood

Prepare to welcome whatever comes in 2024

Lachlan Shire Council is just one local government where workforce shortages are biting

Three local shires are shaping up to provide more diversity for visitors

The online world is an increasingly dangerous place for children and the holidays are a high risk period

Two health heavyweights have partnered to help western communities break the smoking habit

Police numbers at the under-strength Gilgandra station have been bolstered by a probationary constable

A boost to rural medical placements unlikely to benefit small towns

Narromine residents continue to campaign against the waste-to-energy proposal

A Sydney man has been charged with phishing offences affecting victims across the state and beyond

Safety warnings as drowning deaths double

Letters may take a little longer but parcels get priority under the new regime

The NSW Government expects licence conditions will make the controversial practice more sustainable

Yesterday the gates opened to allow Walgett swimmers back in the water

Rain has provided a reprieve but risk remains if dry conditions continue