Australia’s new emergency warning system is set for its first trial run with a test alert to be sent to mobile devices in a 10-second siren across the nation at 2pm – even if your phone is on silent or Do Not Disturb,
Kristy McBain
Posted inEmergency management, National News
Concerns cloud national emergency alert system rollout
Some states remain concerned about service gaps under Australia’s new emergency warning system, days out from its first nationwide test.
Posted inBarwon Electorate, Emergency management, Grants and funding, Politics, Tenterfield
$2.7 million disaster threshold plan an “insult” to small councils
Damage to your whole town, still miss out on funding: that’s the risk if Canberra’s disaster threshold triples to $2.7 million. Barwon MP Roy Butler says it’s “an insult” to small councils.
Posted inCommunity development, Good News, Walcha, Youth
Upgraded skate park open in Walcha
Walcha’s young people have a better place to call their own, with the upgraded skate park on the banks of the Apsley River now officially open.
Posted inEmergency management, Local News, NSW Politics
Emergency Declaration finally comes through for snow storm – for some
After days of mounting pressure, disaster assistance has finally been activated for parts of the New England region following last weekend’s snowstorm and heavy rainfall.
Posted inGunnedah Shire, Gwydir Shire, Moree Plains Shire
Disaster support now available following severe storms
Disaster assistance is now available in the Gunnedah, Gwydir, and Moree Plains areas following widespread severe weather.
Posted inNarrabri
Australian Government reappoints RDANI Chairman
Narrabri’s Russell Stewart has been appointed as Chairman of the Regional Development Australia Northern Inland (RDANI) Committee.