Emergency management News | Page 3 of 19

$470 million investment to overhaul RFS fleet management

by RK CrosbyJune 12, 2026June 14, 2026

A $470 million plan will overhaul how NSW manages its firefighting fleet, ending a decades-old ownership headache for councils. Country mayors say it’s a decision they’ve been fighting for for years.

Fire, Uralla

Fifteen fires, one tip, one fix: Uralla’s battery wake-up call

by Lia EdwardsJune 11, 2026June 25, 2026

Just one battery in the wrong bin can spark a fire. Uralla’s tip has had 15 of them since December.

Emergency management, Good News, What's on

Mental health spotlight on first responders as national gratitude campaign begins

by Penelope ShawJune 2, 2026June 2, 2026

The psychological impact of emergency service work is being brought into focus ahead of Thank a First Responder Day, with new data showing many frontline workers continue to carry the effects of trauma long after responding to emergencies.

Accidents and road closures, Armidale

B-Double crashed into Armidale viaduct

by RK CrosbyJune 2, 2026June 3, 2026

There was quite a scene after a B-Double with a load of cement crashed into the Armidale viaduct.

Agriculture, drought, Water

Watchdog flooded with complaints as dry spell persists

by AAPJune 2, 2026June 3, 2026

There has been a sharp increase in the number of people being dobbed in for misusing water as the region experiences ongoing drought.

Emergency management, Tenterfield

Tenterfield Council presses case for more drought support

by Kate BrownJune 1, 2026June 3, 2026

Tenterfield Shire Council has called for more drought assistance after meeting NSW Drought Coordinator Ray Willis amid worsening dry conditions.

Accidents and road closures, Wallabadah

Third motorcycle fatality in a week closes New England Highway

by New England Times News DeskMay 24, 2026June 1, 2026

A motorcyclist has died in a crash near Wallabadah, the third motorcycle fatality on New England roads in less than a week.

Accidents and road closures, Uralla, Warialda

Another life lost in Warialda crash

by Kath JacobsMay 23, 2026June 1, 2026

A second fatal crash near Warialda in less than 24 hours, and the second fatal motorcycle crash in the New England region this week, has claimed the life of a woman on Friday afternoon.