NSW Health has urged an urgent warning to locals to protect themselves from mosquito bites following a probable case of Japanese encephalitis.

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) and Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) have launched the 2025–2030 Murrumbidgee Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs Regional Plan.

The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) says extreme weather across Australia is increasing health risks for rural, remote and First Nations communities.

Murrumburrah Harden Health Service will have a change to its Emergency Department opening hours between December 18 and January 11.

The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) has welcomed the Australian Government's child online safety reform, but said 'the horse has bolted' without broader action taken.

The Young regional community is being encouraged to get behind the local arm of the Black Dog Ride by registering for the 2026 One Dayer.