Working in his hometown was the deciding factor for Mike Hando when it came to joining the police force

Investigations under Strike Force Doberta remain ongoing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police investigating the murder of three people in Lake Cargelligo earlier this year are on-site at a nature reserve north-west of the town.

Police have allegedly located approximately 89,380 cigarettes, 250 loose tobacco pouches, and more than 500 e-cigarettes.

A cyclist was airlifted to Sydney's Westmead hospital in a serious condition, after a call at 6.45am Sunday alerted emergency services that a bicycle had been located on the side of the Lachlan Valley Way.