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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers have attended a large sinkhole in Dover Heights, diverting water from nearby properties in the rain overnight. Isolated heavy rainfall and a significant amount of runoff appears to have caused the sinkhole, which is about 10 metres wide on Ocean View Drive.

Our mums are important to us every day of the year, but especially on Mother’s Day.  The NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to all the mums who volunteer their time to assist their communities during floods and storms.

The NSW State Emergency Services (SES) has responded to more than 240 incidents in the past 24 hours as heavy rainfall causes flash flooding in the Illawarra, South Coast and Sydney regions.

Specialist Bush Search and Rescue members from the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) successfully located a missing bushwalker in the Blue Mountains on Saturday.

With heavy rain forecast across several regions this weekend, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging residents to take proactive measures to ensure their safety and minimise potential damage to property. 

The NSW Government is strengthening flood preparedness and response for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, with a new flood campaign aimed at residents after research revealed 70 per cent of those who received evacuation orders chose not to leave.

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is advising residents on the NSW Central Coast at Tuggerah Lake to prepare to isolate, as moderate flooding is expected from later today and into Tuesday morning.

The NSW State Emergency Service has led a mass casualty flood rescue exercise in Sydney this weekend, joined by experts in the field from across Australia and New Zealand.

Three NSW SES members have been recognised for giving the ultimate sacrifice, having died protecting others. 

With more severe weather expected to impact eastern parts of the state, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is closely monitoring forecasts and preparing assets and personnel for any potential flash flooding impacts.