The Latest Breaking News from State Emergency Service

NSW Premier to seek exceptional circumstances funding for flood-affected communities

Water is starting to recede in some flood-affected areas of NSW, while others still face a major flood risk.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

'Stay informed' alert issued for Singleton, Maitland, Raymond Terrace as more rain forecast

The State Emergency Service issued an alert Saturday afternoon for residents of Singleton, Maitland and Raymond Terrace to keep informed about possible flooding along the Hunter River at the weekend.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 22, 2022

Thunderstorms hit Victoria, as towns in the state's north brace for further flooding

Authorities warn Victoria is still in the grips of a major emergency as water levels along the Murray River continue rising and thunderstorms caused flash flooding overnight.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

G7 say Russian missile attacks are ‘war crimes’ and it will hold Putin to account

Nations will back Ukraine in conflict ‘for as long as it takes’

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2022

Russia Showers Ukraine with More Missiles

Russian forces showered Ukraine with more missiles and munition-carrying drones Tuesday after widespread strikes killed at least 19 people in an attack the UN human rights office described as “particularly shocking” and potential war crimes. Air raid warnings extended throughout the country for a second straight morning as Ukrainian officials…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 11, 2022

Bridge closed at Aberglasslyn as SES braces for heavy rain and possible flooding

Heavy rain and damaging winds have been forecast for parts of the Hunter. Stay safe and avoid floodwaters.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2022

Bathurst 1000 safety concerns for campers raised by SES with heavy rain expected

More than 100mm of rain is predicted to fall in the lead-up to Bathurst 1000, prompting the State Emergency Service to warn campers of a wet weekend ahead.

ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

Echunga dam declared safe, SES removes emergency warning

The State Emergency Service says the Echunga dam no longer poses a potential flood risk as engineers declare the site safe.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Collapse fears for Adelaide Hills dam

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued a warning to Echunga residents amid fears a privately owned dam may collapse.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

Echunga residents evacuated, emergency warning remains for failing dam wall

Residents from the small Adelaide Hills town of Echunga have evacuated to the local football club, where volunteers are cooking food and offering support, as authorities attempt to stop a private dam from bursting.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022