Last night’s severe storms seem to have stayed west of the New England, but beat a devastating path from Walgett to Mudgee, hitting Carinda the hardest.
Emergency management
Get involved with the Big Map for disaster readiness
It’s big, it’s accurate, and it will help Gunnedah Shire face disasters like the floods of 2021-22.
New SES command centre opened in Tamworth
Tamworth and the Northwest’s State Emergency Service (SES) team members and volunteers have a new state-of-the-art command centre.
Be alert this bushfire season
New England residents are encouraged to stay alert to fire risks as the state’s rural Bush Fire Danger Period kicks off.
NSW residents urged to prepare for upcoming storm season
NSW SES is encouraging residents to prepare for the increased risk of storms as the 2024-25 storm season officially begins.
Demand for Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations to be upgraded
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson has continued his campaign to have the Werris Creek and Manilla Fire and Rescue Stations upgraded
Tenterfield SES celebrates 45 years
NSW SES Tenterfield Unit has celebrated 45 years of dedicated service of the unit established in 1979 to provide fast response to road crashes.
Calling all Bingara locals, your Fire and Rescue station needs you right now
Bingara Fire and Rescue station is sounding the alarm for a new wave of on call firefighters to step up, join the brigade and keep the station running.
Support announced for flood affected areas as multiple roads remain closed, more flooding expected tomorrow
Disaster assistance has now been extended to the Gwydir local government area, as minor flood warnings are reissued for the Barwon river.
Uralla Fire Station upgrades officially opened
Major upgrades to Uralla’s Fire and Rescue Station have been unveiled including a new double bay storage shed and separated changerooms for male and female firefighters.
