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Blowhole Point at Kiama – one of the regional council areas that scored the best area for well-being outside of Sydney.

How much it costs to live in the top NSW tree-change towns for wellbeing

The wellbeing factor of regional suburbs has been measured on indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income. But it comes at a price.

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A bushfire burns on January 23, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. The fire on Kallaroo road in Pialligo by Canberra Airport remains at watch and act level, after being downgraded overnight. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

As the day unfolded: RFS issue multiple emergency warnings amid extreme heat

The NSW Rural Fire Service have issued several emergency warnings for townships across the state, as NSW and Sydney swelter through extreme heat. 

  • Jenny Noyes and Matt Bungard
A home is lost in the Morton Fire near Bundanoon, which is burning at "watch and act" level.

Multiple emergency bushfire alerts issued as Sydney swelters

The bushfire season is "far from over,” said Premier Gladys Berejiklian, as very hot, dry and windy weather on Thursday saw fire threats roar back into NSW and the ACT.

  • Jenny Noyes
Igor Dopita, with his children Charlie Dopita, 7, Lyla Dopita, 4, and Lucas Dopita, 9, is offering a $500 reward for his great-grandfather's World War 1 helmet which was last seen at the Queanbeyan St Vincent de Paul store.

'Irreplaceable': Canberra man's search for World War I family heirloom

If not for a treasured French army helmet, Canberra man Igor Dopita might never have been born.

  • Blake Foden
An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire.

Fire damages abandoned Queanbeyan scout hall

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the blaze.

  • Andrew Brown
One of the targets on the proposed range pictured in February, 2018.

Collector gun range back on the table, but smaller this time

The wife of a man connected to a withdrawn bid to build a gun range outside Collector has submitted bid for a smaller gun range on the same site.

  • Finbar O'Mallon
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A 22-year-old pedestrian has suffered head injuries after being hit by a car in Queanbeyan.

Pedestrian hit by car in Queanbeyan

A 22 year old pedestrian was hit by a car on Canberra Avenue on Monday morning.

  • Andrew Brown
Holiday traffic on the Kings Highway on the way to the coast

Kings Highway and William Slim Drive to get $50 million in budget

The upgrades include a dual carriageway along William Slim Drive.

  • Sally Whyte
Tshering, Tenzin Jungney, (front row) Jangchu Pelden, and Kinley Wangchuk are being denied permanent residency due to Kinley's hearing issues.

Community rallies to save 'model citizens' from deportation

Jangchu and Tshering have long worked hard to look after their family in Australia. But now, because their son is deaf, the family is facing deportation.

  • Megan Doherty
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'Don't stress': Nationals leader John Barilaro has convincing win in Monaro

The Deputy Premier is set to increase hold over the previously marginal seat of Monaro.

  • Judith Ireland

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