New South Wales regional councils are calling for urgent government investment in council-run childcare services following a parliamentary inquiry into the early childhood education sector.

NSW Farmers is warning governments to urgently address an acute cost-of-production shock, after new survey data showed surging input costs are eroding confidence across the sector.

The Australian Electoral Commission says the formal declaration of the Farrer by-election result is unlikely to occur until late May, with early counting indicating One Nation candidate David Farley has secured the seat.

New South Wales farmers are calling for urgent reforms to local government funding, warning deteriorating rural roads are placing pressure on regional communities and farm businesses.

NSW Farmers is calling on the Federal Government to provide answers following changes to the Inland Rail freight project.

In New South Wales, scientists from the state government's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development are leading major national research projects aimed at tackling soil-borne crop diseases that cost Australian grain growers more than 1.7 billion dollars annually.

New South Wales’ peak farming body is calling on the state government to clarify how it will protect landholders as it pushes ahead with new gas exploration.

Rural organisations are urging regional households to review their emergency contact preparedness, warning gaps in understanding communications systems can delay critical help.

The New South Wales Government has announced a $7 million funding boost to rebuild the state’s cattle tick program, following an independent review.