A fisherman has died after being swept from rocks at Evans Head on Sunday, weeks after a similar incident.
Emergency management
Posted inEmergency management, What's on
Hidden toll on first responders highlighted ahead of national day of thanks
As communities across the North Coast prepare to recognise the people who respond in times of crisis, new figures reveal the lasting mental health impacts faced by Australia’s first responders long after emergency situations have ended.
Posted inFeature, Flood, Local News, Weather
Minor flood warnings remain with rain expected to ease this afternoon
Heavy rain and minor flooding have impacted parts of the Mid North Coast, with residents warned to stay alert as rivers rise and floodwaters affect low-lying areas, but the rain is expected to ease heading in to the weekend.
Posted inByron Shire, Emergency management, Environment
Byron joins calls for polluters to pay for flood damage
Byron Shire Council has joined a push for a national “polluter pays” approach to climate disaster recovery
Posted inAwards, Feature, Flood, Good News, Taree
Taree clubs hailed for flood recovery efforts one year on
Two of Taree’s best-known clubs are being recognised for their extraordinary efforts during last year’s devastating floods, with both Club Taree and Taree Aquatic Club (Sailo’s) named finalists in the Emergency Response category of the prestigious ClubsNSW Clubs & Community Awards.
Posted inFlood, Local News, Port Macquarie
One year on: Mid North Coast reflects on floods, resilience and recovery
Wednesday marks one year since the severe weather event that devastated communities across the Mid North Coast, leaving homes inundated, businesses destroyed, and thousands of residents cut off by floodwaters.
Posted inFlood, Local News
Flood warnings issued as heavy rain lashes North Coast
Residents across the North Coast are being warned to prepare for possible flash flooding and minor river rises as widespread rainfall moves across northeastern New South Wales.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Coffs Harbour
One dead, three injured in Coffs crash
A woman has died and three other people have been injured after a car crashed into a power pole north-west of Coffs Harbour overnight.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Wauchope
Woman dies a week after Wauchope crash
Police are appealing for information following the death of a woman injured in a crash near Wauchope earlier this month.
Posted inFlood, Local News, Regional Development
New uses confirmed for flood buyback land across Northern Rivers
Flood buyback land across the Northern Rivers could soon become parks, community hubs and environmental projects under a major overhaul of the Resilient Homes Program.