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Significant flooding is occurring in the Mid North Coast region, and the NSW State Emergency Service is urging the community to monitor conditions, know their risk and leave early if required.   
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The NSW SES has received more than 1,405 calls for assistance in the 24 hours to 5am Tuesday with heavy rainfall and damaging winds impacting the Hunter, Mid North Coast, Northwest Slopes and Plains, and Northern Tablelands. 
Spontaneous volunteering helping with sandbags Port Macquarie Unit
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People along the NSW North Coast are being warned of flash flooding and rapid river rises as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responds to a multi-day severe weather event. 
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for the impacts of heavy rainfall, strong winds and hazardous surf on the northern NSW coast from today (Sunday). 
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Residents in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast are being warned to prepare for the onset of bad weather. 
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After dedicating more than 60 years to serving the community, Jim Pullin has been honoured for his extraordinary contributions at the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Metro Awards.
Donna Davis MP NSW SES member Jim Pullin and NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing
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For four decades, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Hawkesbury Unit’s rescue team has served as a vital lifeline to the local community.  
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NSW emergency services tested their road crash rescue skills and shared tools and techniques at the State Road Crash Rescue Challenge in Dubbo over the weekend.
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to more than 800 incidents over two days, as heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and riverine rises across the northern coast.
A woman is rescued by two flood rescue operators in a yellow boat on the side of a river.
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Travellers planning to hit the road this Anzac Day long weekend are being urged to stay vigilant and monitor local weather conditions as widespread rainfall is forecast across the state.
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