With Christmas just under a week away, many of us are starting to think about what the centrepiece of the all-important Christmas meal will be.

The New South Wales government has delivered on its promise to legalise virtual stock fencing, offering the state's cattle and dairy farmers a modern agtech solution to livestock management.

The NSW Government and the newly appointed Drought Coordinator have said he, along with his team will push communications to support drought affected communities in the south of the state.

Local business owner and farmer John McCann says that he has noticed a serious issue with network coverage since the 3G network shutdown last year.

Summer storms are striking early this year, and with harvest season underway, Elders Insurance is warning farmers in NSW to prepare now before severe weather disrupts operations.

The new Officer In Charge for the Hilltops at the Young Police Station is Inspector Ben Granger, who has now settled into his new role.