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Opponents of the Santos coal seam gas project in NSW's west say there is a threat of catastrophic contamination to their main water source, while the Gomeroi people want an "overhaul" of the native title laws that approved it.

Crash statistics show Dubbo has the highest rates of roadkill insurance claims in the state, putting significant pressure on wildlife carers.

Harrowing and heartwarming photographs from the 2019-20 Upper Murray Black Summer fires are on display in a bushfire recovery photographic exhibition.

Dissatisfaction with the major parties and the Murray-Darling fish kill could tip the scales in favour of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party at the state election.

Beachgoers on the mid-north NSW coast might be overlooking one of the most fascinating aspects of a trip to the surf.

A coronial inquiry will examine the circumstances around a fire near Dunedoo in 2017 that burned during the worst fire conditions experienced in New South Wales.

An injured abseiler and his fellow climber are rescued after spending the night on a mountain ledge in the Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in central northern New South Wales.

State and Federal government funding to upgrade roads is much needed, New South Wales central west councils say.

The New South Wales Rural Fire Service (RFS) was not told of plans for a controversial back-burning operation during last year's bushfires near Coonabarabran in the state's north west, an inquiry hears.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service made a "very bad decision" by back-burning during last year's bushfires in north-west NSW, an inquest hears.

The National Parks and Wildlife Service should be stripped of its firefighting responsibilities, a volunteer firefighters group has told an inquiry into last year's catastrophic Coonabarabran bushfire.

Native weed Darling Pea, which has thrived after a major bushfire in western New South Wales, has started killing hundreds of livestock due to its addictive nature.

Four new councils have joined a successful water alliance in the western region.

Coonabarabran's farming community is starting to rebuild one year on from a major bushfire that destroyed dozens of houses in the western NSW.

The Member for Dubbo has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into the Warrumbungle bushfire, saying it remains a contentious issue for those affected.

The Warrumbungle Shire Council has sought to allay concerns from residents that the fire fighting efforts in the district may have caused contamination of water supplies.

NSW and Victorian crews take advantage of cooler weather to get on top of fires burning across south-east Australia. Follow our live blog for updates.

A Shoalhaven property owner has offered to help out families in the state's north west affected by fire.

The Warrumbungle Shire Council has set up a Mayor's Appeal to assist locals who have been affected by the bushfire.

Containment lines have been strengthened to protect Coonabarabran from a major bushfire burning out of control in north west New South Wales.