Broken axles, damaged tyres and wheels, and dangerous road conditions have been widely reported the length of the New England Highway.
Emergency management
A call for help as flood emergency continues
As severe weather continues to impact the NSW, communities are being urged to remain on high alert and provide support if you can.
Girls on Fire: Helping teens build resilience, connect, and explore opportunities
Teenage girls across the New England are getting ready to set the region on fire, or at least, learn how to manage the flame, with the Girls on Fire camp.
Volunteers in the spotlight as nominations open for inaugural emergency award
People across NSW are urged to shine a light on the state’s dedicated and brave emergency volunteers, through the inaugural NSW Emergency Volunteer of the Year award.
Escaped burns spark warning on safe burning practices
The RFS is reminding landholders to follow safe burning practices after 30 escaped burns were reported across NSW in April.
Essential Energy embraces drones for annual bushfire inspection program
Essential Energy will be using drones to inspect powerlines in the Armidale region as it looks to modernise bushfire mitigation practices ahead of the 2025-26 bushfire season.
Fire season wraps up but some restrictions in New England stay
The 2024-25 fire season is officially over for most of New South Wales, with restrictions extended in parts of the New England due to ongoing elevated fire risk.
Most roads to Wee Waa closed due to flooding
Wee Waa is effectively isolated as forewarned as floodwaters make their way through the area following rainfall totals from the last week near 200ml.
Flooding in Gunnedah, Narrabri, and Wee Waa with other areas on alert
An increasing number of localities on the Macintyre, Gwydir and Namoi rivers are under flood advice, with the warning for Wee Waa updated this morning to ‘prepare to isolate’.
Flooding impacts to persist after record rain
Minor flood warnings are in place for Gwydir, Peel and Namoi rivers as severe flooding affects Queensland and rain continues.