Stores in the Riverina are among ten across the state that were shut down last week as a result of the new illegal tobacco and vaping laws across the state.

As the end of year approaches, police are reminding motorists to take extra care on the roads.

With the influx of visitors, backpackers, international drivers and holiday traffic in the Hilltops region, roads around Young become busier this time of year.

Three people have been charged allegedly with an estimated over $1.5 million in illegal tobacco following a road stop near Coolac.

Local police are asking members of the public for help following an alleged brawl in Harden last weekend.

Police said they have charged a man following a crash near Binalong earlier this year.