Peter Sanders

These high-octane thrillseekers know how to safely get a fix for their need for speed and want those taking a more dangerous route to get off the road and onto a racetrack.

Two women say poor rental records after fleeing violent homes, skyrocketing rental prices and a general “stigma” are preventing them from starting a new life in regional New South Wales.

As tourists return for what should be busy Easter season on the Murray River, health authorities are reminding people of the remaining risks from mosquitoes.

A 36-year-old man is in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Horsham this morning.

New South Wales’ election promises to introduce cashless pokies wins the praise of a Victorian academic, who says the approach may prevent problem gambling and crime, and wants it introduced in his home state.

Jade Benham has claimed the seat of Mildura over incumbent independent member Ali Cupper, but says it will be challenging to deliver on her election promises from opposition.

Mildura police are investigating the theft of nearly 1,000 sandbags that were to be allocated to Riverland residents threatened by rising floodwaters.

Experts question whether a new Primary Priority Care Centre announced for Mildura will be enough to ease the current strain on the region’s health system.

The lead author of a multi-country study on climate stress says only three of the region's 217 trees species are not at risk.