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.
Emergency management
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, 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.
Posted inBellingen, Emergency management
Grants awarded to help local communities prepare for drought
Regional NSW communities will share in new funding to strengthen drought preparedness and social resilience.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Ballina
Three dead, search suspended after boating tragedy off Ballina
Three people have died following a boating tragedy off Ballina, including two marine rescue volunteers, with the search for additional victims now suspended.
Posted inEmergency management, Forster
Construction begins on new Pacific Palms RFS station
Construction begins on Pacific Palms RFS station, strengthening community safety and supporting local volunteer emergency response efforts.
Posted inFlood, Local News
New Bluff Bridge reconnects communities along Orara Way
A new flood-resilient bridge on Orara Way is restoring a critical connection for north-east NSW communities, reducing the risk of isolation during severe weather.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Forster
Man dies in marine accident on Breckenridge Channel
A 79-year-old man has died after a boat struck a sandbank near Forster, throwing him forward and causing fatal head injuries.