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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) crews were kept busy over the weekend, responding to flooding, storm damage and snow impacts after a complex low-pressure system moved across the Northern and Central NSW coast and ranges.  
NSW SES Wingham Unit Road Cedar party is now closed to all traffic_3 Aug_2025_1
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Severe weather has caused major to moderate flooding across the state, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) urges residents to remain vigilant and not become complacent.
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Severe weather has caused major to moderate flooding across the state, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responds to more than 1,455 incidents relating to rainfall, thunderstorms and snow. 
Scone river 2 Aug 2025
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Heavy rainfall is causing riverine rises, and snow is falling in the Northern Tablelands at depths never seen before, as NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responds to the impacts of severe weather.
Rescue truck parked in Armidale covered in snow.
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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is preparing for an increased number of calls this weekend, as a complex low-pressure system is forecast to bring rain and wind to parts of the state from tonight.  
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Coastal residents in NSW should prepare for the impacts of heavy rain and damaging winds, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) puts assets and personnel on stand-by to respond if required.
SW SES crews respond to fallen tree at Caringbah South overnight (Tuesday 29 July).
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Northern Rivers disaster response and recovery operations are being strengthened as the Minns Labor Government invests more than $6.6 million for facilities and vehicles through the NSW State Emergency Services (SES).
Northern Rivers emergency response strengthened by new NSW SES facilities and flood rescue vehicles MR
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Widespread rainfall forecast for the northern coastline later this week could cause flash flooding and some renewed riverine rises, as the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) encourages communities to be aware of their surroundings. 
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A group of NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Flood Rescue Operators are jumping in the icy waters of the Royal National Park to sharpen their life-saving skills, remaining ready for future weather events.
Drone shot of a boat on water next to a bridge
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When Katie Moulton joined the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Parramatta Unit in 2009, she had a vision to make a difference in her community.
6 people standing in front of a truck in Tonga