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ADF called in ahead of more expected major flooding in NSW as BOM forecasts 'intense' storms

Premier Dominic Perrottet warns of a "difficult time" to come as southern residents prepare to leave their homes. With the BOM forecasting dangerous conditions, the SES says the situation is far from over.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

Man dies in floodwaters, more rain for NSW

A man has died in floodwaters in central western NSW as already sodden communities such as Forbes take precautions ahead of another deluge.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

Petrol forecast to reach up to $2.15 a litre; Dutton blames Labor for defence cost blowout – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2022

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Sydney news: Reprieve from rain for now but another dumping expected on Wednesday

MORNING BRIEFING: Authorities warn the reprieve from rain over the next few days will be short-lived, with another dumping due to hit the state from Wednesday.

ABC News · Oct 9, 2022

More rain expected as flooding threatens NSW

NSW remains on high alert after a weekend drenching as floodwaters continue to threaten lives, people are forced to evacuate and more rain is expected midweek.

AAP · Oct 9, 2022

Rescuers pull people from cars stuck in flood water as more NSW residents told to evacuate

NSW SES commissioner Carlene York says it is ‘very dangerous out there’ and the rivers are still rising

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2022

The SES Has Issued 66 Flood Warnings Across NSW As Concerns Grow Around Possible Landslides

They are urging those in areas at risk to be prepared to evacuate.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 8, 2022

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Australia's New South Wales braces for more floods with 64 warnings

Australia's most populous state of New South Wales was bracing on Saturday for more heavy rain and possible floods as the tally of weather warnings rose to 64 and authorities urged people to take extreme care and avoid travel.

Reuters · Oct 8, 2022

NSW floods: SES performs six rescues amid 63 flood warnings and continuing rainfall

Four defence force helicopters on standby as low-pressure system, forecast to persist until Sunday, brings flash flooding, landslides and damaging winds

The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2022

More heavy rain is expected to fall across multiple eastern states this weekend, here's what you need to know

While the wet weather is expected to clear by Monday, the Bureau of Meteorology is predicting flooding for many parts of eastern Australia over the weekend.

ABC News · Oct 7, 2022

Storms, hail and floods for inland NSW

A severe weather system is continuing to wreak havoc across parts of inland NSW as Sydney edges closer to recording its wettest year on record.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

Hunter councils welcome $15 million flood recovery funding but note room for 'improved opportunity'

Councils impacted by February and March flooding are eligible.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2022

Storm season starts early amid NSW rain

This year's storm season is likely to be wetter than usual in NSW, with emergency services remaining on alert and new warnings in place for at-risk residents.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022

NSW 'hero' learned of sacking in media

The fire chief who guided NSW through the Black Summer bushfire crisis says he learned via media reports he was getting sacked from a state disaster agency.

AAP · Sep 2, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · Aug 20, 2022

Hundreds attend Hunter emergency services expo as SES declares busiest year on record

"The car accident scenario was a joint agency response with NSW Ambulance and NSW Fire and Recue."

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

AAP · Jul 15, 2022

Sydney's wettest July after just 14 days

Sydney has taken only two weeks to shatter its rainfall record for July, as the prospect of 2022 being the city's wettest year becomes more likely.

AAP · Jul 9, 2022

Only 5000 remain under evacuation orders

Authorities are hoping to allow all flood victims to return home before the weekend is out with 105,000 now given the green light to go back.

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2022

NSW floods: government names recovery coordinators as rain and big surf set to return

Sunshine broke over flood clean-up efforts in areas west and north of Sydney and Sunday rainfall is unlikely to cause further flooding

AAP · Jul 8, 2022

NSW flood recovery co-ordinators appointed

Resilience NSW directors Dean Betts and Mel Gore have been appointed to manage the state's flood clean-up efforts, as 100 Victorian emergency workers fly in.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022

Newcastle, Port Stephens, Muswellbrook, MidCoast declared disaster zones

More local government areas across the Hunter region have been declared natural disaster zones, making federal-state relief money available to more people affected by the floods that have inundated many parts of NSW this week.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

Flood victims still waiting for warm, dry place to live four months after disaster

As winter bites, people who lost their homes to floods across northern New South Wales are still waiting for a $350 million promise to be delivered.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

Homes of 85,000 People at Risk, but Rain Eases Around Sydney

Floodwaters inundated or were threatening the homes of 85,000 people around Sydney on Wednesday as rivers started to recede and the heavy rains tracked north of Australia’s largest city. While rain was easing across Sydney, several waterways including the Hawkesbury-Nepean rivers system on Sydney’s northern and western fringes remained at…

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2022

Homes of 85,000 people at risk, but rain eases around Sydney

Floodwaters have inundated or are threatening the homes of 85,000 people around Sydney

Newcastle Herald · Jul 5, 2022

Hunter the focus for NSW SES as rain shifts north

"The area we are concerned about today is particularly around Singleton," NSW SES commissioner Carlene York said.

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