The Latest Breaking News from Resilience NSW

Pioneering SES head exits, admits sting of criticism

NSW SES commissioner Carlene York says copping criticism over the handling of the Northern Rivers floods has been the biggest challenge of her career.

AAP · Apr 4, 2024

Rebuilding homes to be quicker after NSW disasters

Rebuilding country towns after natural disasters will be quicker under new rules being deployed for the first time in the NSW Northern Rivers.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Lismore flood victims still waiting for land buy backs

Nearly one year on from Lismore's deadly floods, victims are still waiting for a single home to be bought back through a $500 million government scheme.

AAP · Feb 12, 2023

Site for NSW flood victims approved as only their ‘feet would get wet’ in a future disaster

Parts of the Mullumbimby site were ‘too flood-prone’ for temporary housing but others could be raised, inquiry hears

The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2022

'Tinnie army' leads to NSW flood inquiry call to train community members as first responders. How will that work?

When floods swept the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales earlier this year, scores of people ignored official advice and rescued neighbours and friends from floodwaters using their boats, kayaks and jet skis, while risking their own lives. Now an independent inquiry has recommended communities in high-risk areas receive…

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2022

Five key issues raised in 2022 NSW flood inquiry

A report into the catastrophic 2022 NSW floods uncovers leadership failures, a lack of preparedness and unreliable rain gauges. Here's what you need to know.

ABC News · Aug 17, 2022

NSW government to create a new reconstruction authority in response to flood report

New body will lead housing recovery, as recommended in a long-awaited report to be released Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2022

Emergency housing rollout across flood-hit NSW north coast a ‘dog’s breakfast’, critics say

Government defends measures against claims of slow progress, lack of consultation and a decision to put pods in a flood zone

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2022

Flood-ravaged communities split amid backlash to temporary pod housing plan

Denise Lowe says opposition from North Coast residents to the installation of the pods in parks makes her feel "less essential than people being able to walk their dog".

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Indigenous families still homeless months after the floods, as leaders say First Nations people are being overlooked for rentals

After moving five times in five months, Teresa Anderson has had enough. And she says Aboriginal families are being overlooked.

ABC News · Aug 11, 2022