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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.

The Princes Highway has been completely reopened in East Gippsland after closing earlier today because of severe weather damage.

Interviews with senior staff revealed the cautious approach in the public service had led to micro-managing and had created a blame culture.

Having spent more than 12 years in jail for murder, Scott Austic was acquitted after sensational revelations of planted evidence. Now, the devastated family of victim Stacey Thorne is demanding police reopen the investigation to find her killer.

SES volunteers found the man in more than a metre of water on Saturday night after members of the public heard his calls for help.

Rescuers and police officers continue to help citizens who were unable to evacuate the previous day and remained in the city.

As climate change pioneers, communities are being called upon to respond to disasters that overwhelm emergency services

Communities in northern New South Wales are feeling the emotional and financial strain in the wake of February’s floods.

Animals are said to be playing key roles in Ukraine's war efforts as companions, watchdogs and explosives detectors.