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Heavy rain continues across the region, Newell cut

With over three inches in the gauge at Pallamallawa yesterday and more overnight, the region is enjoying a much needed drink.

The Newell Highway remains closed between Moree and Boggabilla due to water over the road, with Live Traffic recommending a three hour diversion via Mungindi.

Top Rainfalls Recorded 28 May 2026

  • Pallamallawa POST OFFICE — 85.6 mm
  • Croppa Creek (KRUI PLAINS) — 67.0 mm
  • Moree AERO — 63.0 mm
  • Bingara (GLENROY) — 61.2 mm
  • Warialda POST OFFICE — 43.2 mm
  • Bingara POST OFFICE — 39.0 mm
  • Gwydir River (GRAVESEND RD BDG) — 38.0 mm
  • Narrabri (MOLLEE) — 37.2 mm
  • Caroda (PALEROO) — 29.0 mm
  • Barraba (CLIFTON LANE) — 26.2 mm

More to come

RK Crosby is a broadcaster, journalist and pollster, and publisher of the New England Times.