The Minns Labor Government will release the next batch of flood-affected homes for sale across the Northern Rivers, following a strong community response to the first three home relocation auctions.
Emergency management
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Heavy rain and massive snowfalls cutting off roads
Residents are being warned to stay safe with severe weather bringing heavy rain, floods and unprecedented snow.
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Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
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A call for help as flood emergency continues
As severe weather continues to impact the NSW, communities are being urged to remain on high alert and provide support if you can.
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Flood watch cancelled as predicted heavy rain fails to appear
The Bureau of Meteorology and NSW SES have cancelled all flood and severe weather warnings for the New England as the predicted heavy rain failed to materialise in much of the region.
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‘Stay Indoors’ warning issued from Guyra to Tenterfield
The severe weather warning from the Bureau of Meteorology and ‘Stay Indoors’ advice from the NSW SES has crept west today, now encompassing the length of the New England highway from Guyra to Tenterfield, including Ben Lomond, Glen Innes, Deepwater, and Sandy Flat.
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Anxious wait, no respite as cyclone stalls off coast
An anxious wait for millions of people will continue after an unpredictable cyclone’s journey to the Australian coast stalled. Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s slowdown will provide no respite, with the delay […]
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Schools close and communities ready for cyclone
Schools will be closed tomorrow and the Defence Force has been mobilised to assist with sandbagging as over a million people prepare to be hit by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The […]
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Freak hail storm hits Armidale
Armidale is no stranger to significant hail storms, but last night’s severe storm that delivered an intense dump of large hail caught some by surprise.
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New vessels launched to protect against water pollution
A new fleet of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels are making their way to the New England to help clean up our waterway.