Residents are being warned to stay safe with severe weather bringing heavy rain, floods and unprecedented snow.
Emergency management
Snowfall blankets New England in a one-day winter wonderland
It’s a magical morning across the New England region, with snow transforming towns into a picturesque winter wonderland
Flood warning for the Peel River as persistent rain continues
The first of what is expected to be a number of minor flood warnings has been issued, with the SES and Bureau of Meteorology warning about low level flooding and road closures in Tamworth.
Boost for fire preparedness as new trucks roll out across New England
Six new trucks have been presented and 45 local RFS volunteers honoured at an event in Tamworth, while the bush fire danger season has been permanently extended for Uralla, Walcha and Armidale.
Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview reopens Friday 13 June
Good news for New England travellers, the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will reopen to traffic on Friday 13 June from 4:30pm.
Armidale Regional Council supports flood recovery in Taree with hay donation
Armidale Regional Council is lending a helping hand to flood-affected communities in the Taree region by donating hay bales to support local farmers and their livestock.
Road closure and landslide clean up on the Oxley Highway
Motorists are advised the Oxley Highway at Mount Seaview will remain closed until Friday 13 June to carry out landslide clean up at more than 100 new slip locations.
500 RFS legends in Tamworth this weekend
They’re the volunteers who are there for us when our world is on fire – literally – and this weekend hundreds of them are coming to Tamworth.
Gunnedah joins flood watch
Its Gunnedah’s turn to join the flood watch, with the NSW SES advising people to stay informed about predicted minor flooding on the Namoi River.
Tamworth on flood watch
Tamworth and surrounding residents being urged to stay informed with the NSW SES predicting minor flooding on low lying areas along the Peel River.