The Latest Breaking News from SES

Miniature horses among animals rescued after weeks stranded on a flooded NSW property

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.

ABC News · Apr 7, 2022

NSW rain updates: Flood evacuation orders for Camden, Woronora, Chipping Norton, Bonnet Bay

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.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2022

Nepean River forecast to exceed 1988 levels as flash flooding in Sydney forces evacuations

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022

Residents between NSW central and south coasts urged to brace for more rain with over 300mm possible

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.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2022

Princes Highway reopens between Orbost and Genoa after severe weather damage

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

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

'Risk averse' approach creates 'blame culture' in ACT public service

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

The Canberra Times · Apr 3, 2022

Scott Austic was acquitted of murdering Stacey Thorne after evidence of crime scene tampering. Now both their families seek answers

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.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Flood rescue at Woodburn in northern NSW with evacuation orders still in place

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.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2022

Agony Of Iprin: Grim Civilian Toll At The Heart Of Ukraines Fightback

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

Zenger · Apr 1, 2022

Lismore residents’ flood response was a DIY model of emergency management

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2022