Locals, industry groups promised input into a support package for communities struggling to cope with the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway.
Adam Marshall MP celebrates official opening of NSW DPI HQ in 2020
A 2020 social media post from Adam Marshall MP celebrates the official opening of the NSW Department of Primary Industries HQ.
Orange sees red over ag minister's claim that DPI has no HQ
The NSW agriculture minister says her department has no head office, despite one being opened with much fanfare in Orange six years ago.
Government warned now-closed 'horse and cart' Convict Bridge unfit for modern traffic
The Blue Mountains community warned the NSW government the Great Western Highway's historic Convict Bridge could not withstand modern day traffic prior to its closure last week.
Mardi Gras pioneer wants more inclusive venues in country towns
After taking part in the original 1978 Mardi Gras parade, Kevin Betts returned to his country roots and set about making life easier for people growing up queer in the regions.
Is she a farmer or still just the farmer's wife?
After 30 years of "patchy progress", women in agriculture are striving for more recognition and understanding of their crucial role on the land.
Town rejoices after river supplying it water comes 'back to life'
Heavy rain across Central West NSW has brought a very welcome relief after a long few months without a drop of water in the Turon River in Sofala, 45 kilometres north of Bathurst.
Alleged triple murderer's court proceedings halted as search continues
Criminal proceedings against alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram grind to a halt as the five-and-a-half-week-long search for the 37-year-old continues.
Chef tackles food waste by cooking 'funny' meat cuts
Some high-end restaurants are turning to an uncommon practice to save money and hundreds of kilograms of beef.
Dom Aboud explores different cuts of meat
The executive chef of Sienna Hospitality cuts up the steer carcass.
Growers warn 'watered down' lavender oil widespread in surging imports
Despite an Australian lavender industry dating back to the 1850s, you're more than likely using an imported and "watered-down" product, local growers say.
Volunteers save lives with 'first aid, but on steroids'
In parts of rural and remote New South Wales, groups of volunteers are brushing up on high-level first aid skills to become first responders when an ambulance crew cannot.
Drought-hit farmers warn impacts will reach 'city folk'
Over this season's hot and dry summer in New South Wales, farmer Ryan Staniforth has spent much of his time carting water to keep his sheep alive.
Police probe suspicious fire that killed mother and injured two children
NSW Police renew their appeal for information about a suspicious house fire in 2023 that killed a woman and injured her two children.
Grief, fear and exhaustion as search for gunman enters fourth week
As alleged triple-murderer Julian Ingram notches up three weeks on the run, residents in the small town are struggling to heal from shootings that rocked the community.
NSW scheme saw 485,000 native animals legally harmed or killed in 2025
Animal welfare groups are calling for a major overhaul into the system that allows native animals to be killed in NSW.
Man and woman charged with domestic violence-related murder in NSW
Two people in their 40s have been charged over the alleged domestic violence murder of a 48-year-old woman in Goulburn earlier this year.
Can a review of the $13b Murray-Darling Basin Plan find the balance needed?
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority says the basin plan has delivered real benefits, but climate change, disconnected floodplains and poor water quality mean things still need to change.
Class action alleges contamination by one of world's biggest goldmines
Landowners in central west NSW are behind an environmental class action against one of the world's biggest goldmines, alleging contamination of more than 2,000 properties.
Triple-murder suspect released on bail before deadly shooting despite warning
Accused triple-murderer Julian Ingram was granted bail by police despite concerns being raised over the safety of potential victims and the community. The 37-year-old remains on the run from police.
Twenty five years on Barry Wooden still mows the lawn near son's memorial
Barry Wooden has spent decades trying to honour the lives of his son and four mates who died in a horror railway crossing crash 25 years ago.