Regional NSW communities will share in new funding to strengthen drought preparedness and social resilience.
Emergency management
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
North Coast, Mid North Coast targeted in bushfire hazard reduction push
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
Elderly man dies after two car crash
Police are appealing for information after an 83-year-old man died following a two-vehicle crash in the Northern Rivers.
$56 million recovery package targets long road back for Mid North Coast communities
Mid North Coast communities will share in a $56.3 million recovery package to support rebuilding, environmental repair and local businesses.
Search suspended for East Timorese rock fisherman at Emerald Beach
The search for an East Timorese man swept from rocks while fishing at Emerald Beach has been suspended after an extensive multi-agency operation.
