As the popularity of e-scooters continues to grow and kids enjoy their new Christmas presents, police are issuing a serious warning to users and to parents.

Police are urging locals to ensure their vehicles are locked up following items being stolen from cars, utes and trucks across the region.

A number of crime rates for the Hilltops Local Government Area compared to the NSW State Average have risen, as well as one 10 year trend.

Police have charged a man from Young with a number of firearm offences following a compliance check.

A man has been charged following an alleged breach of an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (AVO) at a home in Young last week.

On Sunday, Premier Chris Minns announced new legislation ending character references in NSW courts.