Police chasing a stolen car through Coffs Harbour deployed road spikes to stop a Sydney teen. Instead, four innocent motorists were left stranded with shredded tyres.
Emergency management
Posted inFlood, Northern Rivers
CSIRO flood report must deliver lasting outcomes for Northern Rivers communities
Northern Rivers communities are a step closer to stronger flood resilience following today’s landmark CSIRO report release announcement today.
Posted inEmergency management, NSW News
$470 million investment to overhaul RFS fleet management
A $470 million plan will overhaul how NSW manages its firefighting fleet, ending a decades-old ownership headache for councils. Country mayors say it’s a decision they’ve been fighting for for years.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Evans Head
Fisherman swept to his death off Evans Head rocks
A fisherman has died after being swept from rocks at Evans Head on Sunday, weeks after a similar incident.
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 inFlood, 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, 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, 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.