Floods, storms and bushfires are part of life for regional communities, but new technology and extra volunteers could make responding to them a bit easier.
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Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth
Boost to extreme weather resilience and response across the New England
Tamworth will welcome a new 4WD flood rescue vehicle to help boost flood and disaster response capability. Read more here.
Posted inAwareness Events, Crime, Money, National News
Calls to be smarter than scammers in scam awareness week
Australians are being urged to stay alert to scams as Scams Awareness Week runs from 25–29 August, with new figures showing both the scale of the problem and the importance of vigilance.
Posted inFlood, Local News
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.
Posted inTamworth
ID support sessions protecting regional NSW communities
Do you know how to best protect your identity? The state government’s nation-leading ID Support NSW team is hitting the road and heading to Tamworth.
Posted inAwards, Emergency management
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.
Posted inParenting and kids
Does your name make the list?
Move over Oliver and Isla, Noah and Charlotte have taken over NSW’s top baby names for 2024. Does your name make the list?
Posted inCrime, Indigenous, Tamworth, Youth
New initiatives to address youth crime in Tamworth
Three programs are underway in Tamworth to try and address the causes of youth crime.
Posted inSocial issues and services
App-ealing features boost Service NSW accessibility, security and functionality
The NSW Government is enhancing the Service NSW app to improve digital accessibility, strengthen data security, and boost user experience.
Posted inArmidale Regional, Glen Innes Severn Shire, Tenterfield Shire
Disaster support for New England LGAs as rain from Tropical Cyclone moves inland
State Government disaster assistance has been extended to the Armidale, Glen Innes and Tenterfield LGAs as Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s impacts move inland.