The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter […]
Emergency management
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Toxic smoke warning continues as EPA steps in to help with Gunnedah landfill fire
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, in response to a fire that broke out in waste cells on the […]
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale, Mullaley, Wee Waa
More deaths reported after tragic weekend
A second person has died following a fatal crash in Armidale on the weekend, a man near Mullaley died after the paddock he was working in caught on fire, and another died when their ute rolled over near Wee Waa.
Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth
New vessels launched to protect against water pollution
A new fleet of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels are making their way to the New England to help clean up our waterway.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Moree, New England Surrounds, Weather
Storms miss most of the New England, devastate Carinda
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.
Posted inEmergency management, Gunnedah
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.
Posted inEmergency management, General News, Tamworth
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.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
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.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News
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.