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Hundreds of NSW residents remain under evacuation orders, with the SES rating the recent storm season one of the toughest in living memory.

Good morning, early birds. About 2000 Sydneysiders have fled their homes amid rising floodwaters as evacuation orders were rolled out last night, and United Australia Party chair Clive Palmer says he will put the Greens ahead of Liberal and Labor at the federal election. It’s the news you need to…

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A complex volunteer operation involving a punt, barricades, a semi-trailer and a crane leads to the rescue of more than a dozen miniature horses stranded for weeks on a flooded northern NSW property.

Heavy rainfall in NSW will not ease until this evening and moderate rain will continue over the weekend with major flooding expected in parts of the state. Look back on how the day unfolded.

SES responds to 700 requests for assistance as Sydney exceeds annual rainfall in just over three months

The two-year-old Jack Russell Terrier is the star landmine finder and mascot of the Chernihiv bomb disposal squad.

Resilience NSW and SES point to inaccurate weather forecasts, defend flood planning

Bellingen, Nambucca Valley and lower Macleay hope to be included after the Premier announced grants of up to $20,000 for uninsured residents in eight other northern NSW local government areas.

Up to 150mm of rain forecast to hit parts of the state over the coming days, including heavy falls in Sydney

Heavy rain with totals of more than 300mm is predicted for residents between the NSW central and south coasts, including Sydney, over the next few days. There also is the potential for localised heavier falls, the bureau warns.