Water scientist Dr Ian Wright says if Sydney Water, the state's largest supplier, can fail to detect contamination like what was found in the Upper Blue Mountains in June, then it could happen anywhere.
Driver charged over Dubbo crash that claimed the lives of two young mates and a couple
Lochie Jacobs, 18, and Joey Urban, 19, were killed in Friday's crash and are being remembered for their vibrant personalities.
Photo shows Two men stand with their arms around each other holding a beer.'Amazing' parents remembered after crash that killed four people near Dubbo
Sue and Graham Tait from Parkes are survived by five children, and were among four people killed in a crash on the Newell Highway on Friday night.
Photo shows A man and woman hug smiling.Four-time Paralympian shuns the big smoke in hunt for next wave of wheelchair basketball stars
Gold medallist Gerry Hewson has established five regional wheelchair basketball clubs this year and has plans for eight more. It's all part of his plan to set Australia up for glory before the Brisbane Paralympics in 2032.
Photo shows Man smiles in wheelchair looking up at basketball ring.Major gold miner targeted in cyber attack
Evolution Mining has confirmed to authorities and the Australian Stock Exchange that it has been targeted in a ransomware attack.
Photo shows A business executive in a suit speaking behind a podium at a mining forum.Record-breaking sub-zero temperatures expected in NSW tomorrow
Temperatures as low as -7C are expected to be felt across the Central West region on Tuesday, with one weather forecaster warning of "unusually low" temperatures statewide.
Photo shows cattle stand on a snow -covered paddock at jerrong in the east of new south walesOverworked vets say law changes allowing telehealth consults could help stem mass exodus from profession
Telehealth emerged from a recent inquiry as a possible solution to ease the care burden crippling many vet practices. But the industry is divided as to how much help a government-sponsored phone service can provide.
Photo shows A woman with her dog on a leash in a park smiles at the camera.Man accused of murdering Molly Ticehurst appears in court
Police allege Daniel Billings sexually assaulted and intimidated the 28-year-old childcare worker over a series of months before murdering her in April.
Photo shows Woman smiling at cameraDomestic violence service based in town where Molly Ticehurst died barred from applying for extra funding
A domestic violence support service that helps women in an area half the size of NSW says it has been blocked from applying for funding that would employ 148 extra workers.
Photo shows A silhouetted woman sits with her head in her hands.Live report from dish site in Parkes after moon landing
Report from the site of the famous dish in Parkes after today's moon landing.
Photo shows The Parkes Radio Antennae at night with stars in backgroundHas Video Duration: 3 minutes 5 seconds.US back on the Moon for the first time in 52 years, and Australian scientists helped it get there
Scientists from the CSIRO and Parkes Observatory have helped the United States land a craft on the Moon, part of a plan to send humans there for the first time since the Apollo missions.
Photo shows A spaceship looking back to AustraliaSpreading the love of Elvis
Driving 830 kilometres from Toowoomba to the Parkes Elvis Festival, tribute artist Tristan James decided to "break the trip up" by stopping to entertain residents at nursing homes along the way.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 55 seconds.Elvis Festival underway in Parkes
Thousands of people are in the central west NSW of Parkes this week for the 31st annual Elvis Festival.
Has Video Duration: 33 seconds.How case of mistaken identity led to serenading nursing home residents on 800km trip to Elvis festival
The population of Parkes has more than tripled for the annual Elvis Presley festival, with fans and impersonators arriving from across the world to shake, rattle and roll.
Photo shows Spreading the love of ElvisMan accused of murdering his mother by lighting her house on fire faces court
Shannon James Doble, 42, appeared via video-link less than 12 hours after his mother, Nerol, died from injuries suffered in the blaze in southern New South Wales.
Photo shows Elderly woman with short grey hair and man with blue single and shaved headBackyard marimbas building students' confidence
Parkes teacher Chloe Faulkner has been building marimbas for her students in her backyard.
Has Video Duration: 1 minute 45 seconds.Spare engine parts, PVC pipe and decking boards: Backyard marimbas are building these kids' confidence
Students at a central west NSW primary school are learning to play the marimba on instruments built in a teacher's backyard.
Photo shows Four smiling girls in maroon school uniforms hold blue sticks above a wooden xylophone.Federal government grants $50m for recovery a year after communities hit by record floods
The federal member for Calare Andrew Gee says while the funding announcement is a positive step, many residents have fallen into considerable debt due to delays in such assistance.
Photo shows Inundated homesNicole quit her job of 20 years to help Joey the 'one in a million' leak detection dog be his best
Nicole Harvey was working as a dog handler at Sydney Airport when she met an eight-week-old pup with "something special" — and knew she had to be part of his journey.
Photo shows dog in high vis jumping up on handler'Father' of Inland Rail project from Melbourne to Brisbane warns line may never reach Toowoomba
Work on the multi-billion-dollar Inland Rail project slows significantly in Queensland, as an advocate warns the finished track may only stretch as far north as the state's border with New South Wales.
Photo shows A drone image of a railway line under construction, with paddocks either side.Rex Airlines route cuts spark fears for regional health services
Sydney-based specialists who regularly travel to outreach clinics in regional areas say they’re concerned the airline’s decision to reduce flights will put further strain on access to specialist care.
Photo shows A regional express airplane