Also today - the state's adult prison population has reached a five-year high. 

Also today - the state's adult prison population has reached a five-year high.&nbsp;

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Also; there's not long to wait now before Waterfall Way is open again, with one lane access set to be restored this Sunday

Also; there's not long to wait now before Waterfall Way is open again, with one lane access set to be restored this Sunday

Also; a new taskforce to support communities impacted by the Great Western Highway closure is meeting today

Also; a new taskforce to support communities impacted by the Great Western Highway closure is meeting today

Also; the community rallies around a 13 year old Riverina motorsport star who's suffered a serious spinal injury

Also; the community rallies around a 13 year old Riverina motorsport star who's suffered a serious spinal injury