Following calls from Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke for NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty to do more for farmers and communities affected by drought, the Minister has announced further support.

The state government introduced a bill to parliament this week to make the demerit point reward program permanent.

The NSW Upper House has announced it will hold an inquiry into possible enhancements to pet owner rights.

The Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety has released an interim report on measures to combat right wing extremism in NSW.

NSW Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty has announced more than 120 farms across the state are working with government experts to develop plans to understand, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on their properties.

Almost a year on from the devastating storm that hit Harden-Murrumburrah the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) and its members will be visiting the town again.