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Knox Gibson is one of several actors appearing in the latest iteration of the Hunger Games film, ensuring the real world is reflected in cinema.

At the age of 16, Knox Gibson from Central West New South Wales achieves Hollywood success with a role in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.

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 Condoblin resident Ann Bowditch was quoted $14,000 per year for insurance, she constructed her own "insurance policy" and it's made her feel a lot better.

Farmers and water security experts question why more have not been done to bolster NSW's drought resilience during years of flood.

Dry conditions across the state have seen farmers making tough decisions to either sell stock or spend heavily on feed to keep animals alive as they wait for rain.

Among the long rows of glossy publications that cater to the reading needs of home renovators, gold hunters, hobby farmers, celebrity watchers, and puzzle lovers, this newsagent is witnessing a resurgence in demand for print magazines. 

Bobby Bourke has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, but he will not serve time behind bars, after being found guilty of misconduct in public office for helping to blackmail fellow councillor Jacqui Rudge in 2020.

Mandy Della-Valle had never seen a koala in the wild until this week when she saw two in the space of three days. It has brought hope that a little-known colony is growing.

A water scientist says there should be statewide alert about heavy metals in rainwater tanks after results of testing near Cadia Valley Operations' gold mine were released.

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.

A study of eight regional towns has found location significantly impacts access to health care, suggesting more targeted investment of health dollars is needed.

A greyhound trainer accused of fixing a race says he didn't give one of his dogs actual "liqueur", as police phone taps appear to show.

Central west and northern NSW are watching and waiting for a change in weather in the hope it'll ease a severe day of bushfires.

The managing director of Bowdens Silver tells a parliamentary inquiry blood level monitoring for lead was being offered to prove the project would not affect human health, amid concern from residents. 

Central west NSW farmer Rodney Guest is "over the moon" malleefowl incubated and hatched in captivity are thriving in the wild as part of efforts to ensure the survival of the species.

The NSW Greens MLC chairing an inquiry into the impacts of metal mining on human health says her committee "refused" to hear from key health experts.

The Murray Lower Darling Rivers Indigenous Nations group launches a legal challenge against the NSW and federal governments, alleging consultation on the state's Fractured Rock Water Resource Plan was not properly conducted.

Sweltering temperatures and windy conditions flared two existing bushfires to an elevated threat level during Wednesday. Residents in some areas were advised to seek shelter, and a major highway was closed in both directions for several hours.

The newest private hospital on the NSW Central Coast is set to close as the private health industry faces major challenges right across Australia.

Palaeontologist Michael Durrant wanted "to leave a sizeable collection" of fossils to Gulgong, but online abuse about the museum's location became too much.

After the destruction of more than 30,000 bee hives, the varroa mite eradication strategy in New South Wales has been abandoned.

As the industry works out what's next in learning to live with the deadly parasite, search warrants have been issued as part of the federal government's investigation into the suspected illegal importation of bees infected with the pest.

Residents across the state are being warned to brace for dangerous bushfire conditions this weekend, after a challenging week for many communities.

Felines will not be accepted for a month to protect animals from communicable diseases, the RSPCA NSW says.