Flood-affected Broke residents are being put through new strains and stresses, according to the member for Hunter Dan Repacholi. He …
Flood recovery centres open over the weekend for assistance
Resilience NSW have established Flood Recovery Centres across affected areas of the Hunter. A number of government agencies, including housing, …
Hunter Valley Steamfest cancelled for the fourth time
In a devastating blow to locals and businesses, the Hunter Valley Steamfest has had to be cancelled for the fourth …
Flood waters receding but water still creating an inland sea in the Hunter
The floodwaters are very slowly receding across the Hunter, but communities remain isolated, roads are cut off and the ground …
Flood update Hunter Valley Friday 8th July
The Lower Hunter River at Maitland (Belmore Bridge) was last recorded to have hit 10.36 metres and rising. The river …
Flood update Hunter Valley Thursday 7th July
Rain is still falling right across the Hunter Valley leaving locals on high alert as river levels continue to rise …
Singleton residents urged to prepare for possible evacuation
Residents of low-lying parts of Singleton are being urged to prepare for a possible evacuation. The State Emergency Service says …
Wollombi Tavern inundated by flood waters
Locals in low lying areas of Wollombi are being urged to relocate immediately as the major flood level is exceeded …
Disaster assistance available for Cessnock
The recent rainfall has prompted the Federal and NSW Governments to announce disaster assistance funding to local government areas in …
River rises, road closures and transport problems as wet weather continues
The east coast low has weakened into a trough over the Hunter region, but rivers are expected to rise during …