Farmers vow to lock their gates against 'once-in-a-generation' power project
Some are cheering the extra income from a proposed renewable energy transmission line, while others are vowing to lock their gates against electricity provider Transgrid.
Woman faces up to seven years' jail for hindering investigation of crash that killed woman and three boys
Wendy Elizabeth Chattaway has pleaded guilty to some charges related to the fatal crash in southern NSW last year, but had a predatory driving charge dropped.
NSW government to rewrite ministerial code in wake of Berejiklian ICAC findings
MPs in NSW will be required to make more regular disclosures about their financial interests and those of their immediate family.
'It was a light bulb moment': Hear the stories young people told us about their changing climate
Natural disasters have punctuated most years of their high school life, but this year's Heywire winners only have tales of resilience to share.
Harassed staff overseeing aerial brumby cull treated 'almost as wanted criminals' online, NSW inquiry hears
Staff based at Jindabyne have been the subject of "escalating social media campaigns", as well as a firebomb threat and the dumping of a decapitated horse head, according to evidence shared during a NSW Upper House inquiry.
Builders are waiting 'absurd' amounts of time for approvals, so councils are turning to AI
As people reportedly wait months just to get approval to build sheds and signs, councils across NSW look to jump on board an artificial intelligence program that aims to revolutionise the development process.
Almonds are now Australia's most valuable horticultural export, but one shelled nut takes 8 litres of water to grow
Experts warn a water shortage is inevitable as almonds become the biggest crop by area planted on Australia's longest river.
The 1960s Aussie board game that has sold 700,000 copies
Squatter started out as a side hustle and turned into one of the most successful Australian board games ever.
Parts of South Australia, Victoria, NSW to experience hottest weather in up to three years
A burst of hot northerly winds will bring the highest temperatures in years to parts of south-east Australia, while ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily carves a trail of torrential rain and flooding.
'Flippin' Kerfection': Sports stars dominate entries to this year's Bald Archies satirical art prize
The Bald Archies offer a satirical take on the big events of 2023, and this year feature sports stars like Sam Kerr and Pat Cummins alongside politicians like Peter Dutton.
Parents and students cheer as 'super school' demerges after 'nightmare' five years
Murrumbidgee Regional High School was formed in 2019 and by many accounts did little but cause hassles and intensify rivalries between students.
Farmers double their money as rain washes away dire forecast of hot, dry summer
Livestock prices crashed last year due in part to dire warnings of a hot, dry summer, but rain across the east coast, feedlot demand, and strong export markets have turned things around for many farmers.
Bird ranked one of the world's 100 most invasive species spreading its territory in Australia
When Indian mynas move into an area they force native birds out of their wood hollows and kill their chicks, leading to a decline in native bird numbers.
Unregistered vehicles could be used to prevent 'catastrophic' bushfires in new trial
The NSW Rural Fire Service says the trial is an opportunity to improve its relationship with farmers and share resources and responsibilities.
Hayam came to Australia burdened with a terrible story. Telling it depends on a special relationship
More than 870,000 people in Australia speak little-to-no English and supporting them, from paying bills to sharing their trauma, commonly falls to volunteer translators like Wagga's Shelan Khodedah, who is recording Hayam's experience as an ISIS sex slave.
How the Voice referendum result looms over January 26 for Indigenous leaders
Indigenous people from different backgrounds and generations mark Australia Day in their own way, with some needing more time to reflect on last year's No vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
What will tougher fuel emission standards mean for the farmer's workhorse, the ute?
All new light vehicle models introduced in Australia will need to meet the Euro 6d standards from December next year. But some in the agricultural community say they are not realistic for farm utes.
Could knowing the beat to your favourite song save a life?
CPR is all about staying alive, but your love of the Barbie soundtrack or Taylor Swift's many eras could potentially help you keep someone's heart pumping.
After 30 years of catching snakes, Paul is ready to stop, but no-one wants the job
After going to the rescue of countless residents and businesses for decades, it's a job this man is unable to stop doing.
With each empty beer bottle and drink can, Emily is 10 cents closer to a space camp in the US
Emily McLaren needs $12,000 to go to an American space camp. Recycling about 60,000 containers will help her save for half of it.
Mobile phone coverage is so bad in one NSW town, the golf club has painted an X where patrons can make a call
With half the town of Corowa having almost no mobile phone coverage, the local council is calling on government and telecommunications companies to find a solution.
Students need 'all points of view' not 'shouting and yelling' about Murray-Darling Basin, author says
Adrian Wells aims to ignite a passion for the environment and break down stereotypes that city people might have about farming communities.
Perfect Match helped them find each other 31 years ago. Now they're facing their greatest challenge
When George Isbester appeared on a 1980s television dating show, he never imagined it would later lead to him finding his wife on the other side of the world.
Emma left school in Year 11 for a welding career and never looked back
Working as a metal fabricator and livestock truck driver, Emma Godsell says most of her colleagues are men, but it's not something that troubles her.
Made infamous by former links to the mafia, one of NSW's biggest wineries is changing hands
Warburn Estate winery, established in 1968 by a man known as the "don of dons", is sold to a family business best known for processing orange juice.