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One of the busiest regions for flood and storm response has a new NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Zone Commander, who will continue to expand and enhance operational response throughout the region. 
 new NSW SES North Eastern Zone Commander Rhys Gloury
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Flood rescue capabilities were put to the test over the weekend during  a  NSW State Emergency Service (SES) exercise, preparing first responders for future weather events in the Riverina.   
3 NSW SES volunteers in a rescue flood boat laughing and smiling on the water.
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging communities across the state to know their risk and stay safe as summer begins, following last week’s severe thunderstorms. 
A family of four in front of a home holding a shovel with a ladder behind them.
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Bravery, quick-thinking and decades of dedication from NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across the Riverina has been recognised at an awards ceremony.
volunteers recognised for heroic efforts during major flood response group photo
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is continuing clean-up efforts after severe thunderstorms caused widespread damage across the state yesterday.
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is continuing to clean up storm damage and respond to more than 2,260 calls for assistance from the community after severe thunderstorms impacted much of the state on Wednesday.
Storm damage update 26 Nov 2025
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is warning communities to remain vigilant as severe weather continues to impact large parts of the state. 
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A NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer on the frontline during record flooding on the Mid North Coast earlier this year has received a national honour for his five decades of service. 
NSW SES Hastings Cluster Deputy Local Commander Garry Whitaker Award
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Volunteers from across the state put their life-saving skills to the test in a major training exercise in Sydney over the weekend, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) launched the inaugural Flood Rescue Challenge.  
SES crew in water demonstration for flood rescue challenge
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An average of two alpine search and rescue missions per week this snow season has kept NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers busy, responding in darkness, blizzards and poor weather conditions to get people to safety. 
Malika Bailey, Harrison Bailey and Chris Farrow coordinating a search with NSW Police