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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. 

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). 

Residents in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast are being warned to prepare for the onset of bad weather. 

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.

For four decades, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Hawkesbury Unit’s rescue team has served as a vital lifeline to the local community.  

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.

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.

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.

As families hit the road for the school holidays, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is reminding people to take precautions, drive safely and plan ahead if they’re camping near rivers or creeks.  

Flood waters are slowly receding at Wanaaring and flowing downstream, after major flooding peaked on the Paroo River on Tuesday.