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.

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.

Hume Police have released the results of the Christmas New Year road safety operation, with officers conducting thousands of roadside checks across the district, including in Young.