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Low pressure trough off the NSW coast

The NSW coastal districts will be experiencing heavy rain over the next coming days.... » more

Ruby Barnes – a gem of a Cadet!

Ruby Barnes is a young woman made of the right stuff!... » more

Meet Belinda Rasmussen - 2013 Barnados NSW Mother of the Year and NSW SES Volunteer at Goodooga

Belinda is 2013 Barnados NSW Mother of the Year and a NSW SES Volunteer!... » more

NSW SES says ‘thanks a million’ to volunteers

National Volunteer Week is being celebrated across Australia from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2013.... » more

Damaging winds and surf expected today

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

Media Release: City awash with Operation Orange

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

NSW SES prepares for severe weather in northern New South Wales

The NSW SES is preparing for heavy rain to impact the north coast of New South Wales this weekend.... » more

Triple threat storm season comes to an end

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

NSW SES helps tornado-devastated communities

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

NSW SES responds to severe thunderstorms in the Riverina

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 weathers the storm of Cyclone Sandra

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

Tropical Cyclone Sandra moves closer to Lord Howe Island

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

Tropical Cyclone Sandra heading towards Lord Howe Island

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

NSW SES celebrates achievements of women on International Women’s Day

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

NSW SES continues to help isolated residents

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

Afternoon Severe Weather Update Saturday

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

Beware Scam Callers

The NSW SES is asking the public to beware of possible scammers in relation to flood donations.... » more

Flood Update Saturday Morning

Continued heavy rain is resulting in further flooding in north east NSW with the NSW SES having received 738 calls for emergency assistance.... » more

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Low pressure trough off the NSW coast

The NSW coastal districts will be experiencing heavy rain over the next coming days....

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Ruby Barnes – a gem of a Cadet!

Ruby Barnes is a young woman made of the right stuff!...

Read more

Meet Belinda Rasmussen - 2013 Barnados NSW Mother of the Year and NSW SES Volunteer at Goodooga

Belinda is 2013 Barnados NSW Mother of the Year and a NSW SES Volunteer!...

Read more


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