Lauren Bohane

When Shen came to Australia three years ago, she didn't have much swimming experience. Now, she's teaching other migrants in regional New South Wales how to approach the water with confidence.

When Anthony Hicks came home from World War I, he wanted to commemorate fellow local soldiers who hadn't returned. Today, his granddaughter is still ringing the bells at this unique war memorial landmark.

Electrician Kacee Milnes swapped her job in mining for the clean energy industry because she wanted to be part of "the way of the future", and when she got there she found a less male-dominated industry.

For the past 15 years, falcon lovers around the world have watched on with joy and at times heartbreak at the private lives of a peregrine falcon family live streamed for a university project.

Free home cooking classes are taking people back to basics in the kitchen to experience the satisfaction of creating a meal from scratch.

Work on a street beautification project in Central West NSW started less than a year ago, but the local council last night voted to rip it out and replace it with car parks.

The 11km tunnel would ease transport costs, saving trucks from traffic lights, congestion and frequent crashes, farmers say. 

The moment Estella Ferri picked up a paddle she knew dragon boating was something she was passionate about. Now she's a world champion in a sport surging in popularity.

The revamp of a street in Orange was designed to attract more people to the precinct. Instead, it has left a cafe owner taking a significant financial hit and fielding daily complaints.

Emily and Dael found a sense of community and belonging in their local footy team. They hope the launch of Central West NSW's first AFL Pride Round will mean others in the local LGBTQI+ community can do the same.

Trinkets and messages are sitting inside a time capsule previously buried in a regional NSW park. But concerns over what could be inside mean opening it has to wait.

The tremor in the Southern Tablelands occurred just before 2am, according to Geoscience Australia. It is the fifth quake recorded in the state this month.

Eugowra resident Sharon Radwick has finally moved back home after a flash flood destroyed her house in Central West NSW. But some scars will never heal.

When a traumatic mountain biking accident left Harrison a complete quadriplegic it was recommended he scale back his studies. Instead, he became dux of his school.

Locals have been asked to look but not touch following the discovery of an albino echidna — dubbed "Raffie" — in central-western New South Wales. 

When this man's wheelchair-accessible vehicle was swept away in floods, he lost his only safe mode of transport. A generous donation means he's now back on the road.

Hundreds of kilometres from the nearest beach, one of the country's only inland Nippers programs is teaching kids from the bush how to stay safe in the water.

Kelly Rimmer couldn't bear to see her city's bookstore close down or move to non-local ownership, so she moved from writing books to selling them. 

For most people in western New South Wales, the Three Wise Women mobile cafe is a place to grab a coffee, but for some women it's a second chance.

The election might be over, but one wildlife organisation is hoping to give corflutes a second life by helping treat wombats for mange.

In primary school, Cait Reid experienced severe pain and a tendency to break bones but it took a social media post to direct her to the right doctor and be diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

A lack of support services and awareness of eating disorders in his hometown left Liam in hospital hours from family and friends. Now telehealth could change that for others. 

Just a couple of months ago, former publican Robert 'Stumpy' Taylor had never sat on council. Now, he's the mayor of a city with a population of more than 40,000.

Children across New South Wales are missing out on swimming lessons as instructors look for more secure work to survive the coronavirus jobs crisis. 

The State Emergency Service is warning people to stay alert around floodwaters and river beds following several flood rescues in central western NSW over the weekend.