Ruby Barnes is a young woman made of the right stuff!... » more
Belinda is 2013 Barnados NSW Mother of the Year and a NSW SES Volunteer!... » more
National Volunteer Week is being celebrated across Australia from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2013.... » more
The NSW SES has been advised that damaging winds and surf are expected to affect people in the Metropolitan, Hunter, Illawarra, South Coast and Snowy Mountain areas late today.... » more
If you’re in the Sydney CBD tomorrow and see an army of folk running around the city in orange uniforms, don’t be alarmed it’s the New South Wales State Emergency Service’s Operation Orange: Checkpoint Challenge race.... » more
The NSW SES is preparing for heavy rain to impact the north coast of New South Wales this weekend.... » more
The members of the NSW SES have proven their versatility again this storm season, dealing not only with the challenges of storm damage and flooding... » more
After the severe damage that was caused by a recent tornado in south western New South Wales, the NSW State Emergency Service is helping authorities with the recovery phase of the disaster.... » more
The NSW State Emergency service has responded to more than 35 jobs in south western NSW after severe thunderstorms hit the area last night. The towns of Barooga and Mulwala on the New South Wales/Victorian border suffered significant damage to roofs and buildings as strong winds lashed the area.... » more
Lord Howe Island has escaped significant damage despite being battered by strong winds and high seas as Tropical Cyclone Sandra roared through the area last night.... » more
The NSW SES has been working closely with the Lord Howe Island Board in preparing residents and tourists for the inclement weather. A Task Force of 20 NSW SES members will be deployed to Lord Howe Island on Saturday to help the residents there.... » more
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a Cyclone Watch for Lord Howe Island as Tropical Cyclone Sandra, a weak category 1 cyclone, heads southwards from Noumea.... » more
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world annually on 8 March. The day celebrates and recognises the economic, political and social achievements that women have made in their community.... » more
More than 5,000 people remain cut off by floodwater in the Hunter and Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The NSW SES is helping these communities by delivering much needed goods as well as responding to any calls for help.... » more
The NSW SES has now received over 1,000 requests for emergency assistance as rain and strong winds continue to affect the north east of the State.... » more
The NSW SES is asking the public to beware of possible scammers in relation to flood donations.... » more
Continued heavy rain is resulting in further flooding in north east NSW with the NSW SES having received 738 calls for emergency assistance.... » more