Goulburn Police are reminding people about the dangers of quad bikes after a young male almost severed his hand on a property at Bigga last Friday afternoon.

As the quad rolled the rider placed his hands on the roll bar which came down and crushed his hand.

The SES first responded to the accident with the youngster eventually flown to Westmead children’s Hospital where he underwent surgery.

Police say he was wearing a seat belt and a helmet at the time.

Federal Member Alby Schultz says the National Party would be breaking a signed agreement if James Harker Mortlock stood as an independent.

The Chairman of the Burrinjuck Nationals has announced he'll be contesting the seat of Hume but will be giving 2nd preference votes to Liberal candidate Angus Taylor. 

Mr. Harker Mortlock from Yass intends to retain his membership while campaigning and will seek to become a member of the National Party party room if elected.

Mr. Schultz says a document signed by the coalition sets out that the National Party aren't allowed to run a candidate.

Crookwell residents without digital TV reception have been told they'll have to pay more than $700 to access 16 free-to-air digital channels.

There are no towers designed to provide commercial digital TV to the Crookwell area forcing over 30 locals to meet with representatives from a satellite company recently.

Upper Lachlan Shire Mayor John Shaw says it's not the ideal scenario but is the only option for people who don't receive a signal from an earth-based transmitter.