A $13.1 million fire control centre in Narrabri is nearing completion, set to boost emergency response and coordination across north-west NSW.
Emergency management
Posted inEmergency management, Fire, Uralla
Emergency Warning: Uralla fire
A bush fire is burning in the vicinity of Burial Ground Gully, on the western edge of the Uralla township. If you are in the areas of Leece Rd, Quartz Gully Rd or Wilkens St, you are at risk. Seek shelter now or as the fire approaches to protect yourself from the fire.
Posted inArmidale, Emergency management, What's on
Go behind the scenes at Armidale Fire and Rescue Open Day
Firefighters in Armidale are throwing open the station doors next month, inviting the community to step inside, meet the crew, and get a closer look at the work that goes on behind the scenes at Fire and Rescue NSW.
Posted inFire, Liverpool Plains Shire
Liverpool Range RFS volunteers honoured for more than 1,000 years of combined service
More than 40 Liverpool Range RFS volunteers will be recognised for a combined 1,050 years of service. Read more here.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Roads and Infrastructure, Uralla
Burst water main closes New England Highway at Uralla
A burst water main has shut the New England Highway in Uralla, with detours sending trucks through local streets.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, NSW News
Police out in force as double demerits begin for long weekend
Double demerits are in force and police are out in numbers — with the road toll already higher than last year.
Posted inFire, Local News
New England in focus as bushfire taskforce ramps up hazard reduction
A new state government taskforce is targeting high-risk areas as part of a broader push to accelerate hazard reduction and strengthen bushfire preparedness.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, New England Surrounds
Oxley Highway closed, livestock killed when road train crashes at Goolhi
The Oxley Highway was closed in both directions at Goolhi, west of Gunnedah, due to a truck crash which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of sheep.
Posted inFire, Hillgrove
Community-first response contains Hillgrove bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire at Hillgrove Village was quickly contained on Sunday, with protecting local residents the top priority.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Fundraiser, Walcha
Appeal for family of 22 year old truck driver who died in horror crash
A fundraising appeal has been launched to support the young son of 22-year-old Kempsey man Daniel Meehan, who died following a horror truck crash on Thunderbolts Way near Walcha earlier this week.