NSW Rural Fire Services crews are working to control a number of fires in the region
Emergency management
Posted inFire, Weather
Total fire ban in place as heat moves north
A total fire ban has been put in place today- The combination of heat and wind is the cause for concern, with the North West Slopes and plains expecting variable winds, swinging from northeasterly to northwesterly and between 20 and 40 km/h throughout the day, with maximum temperatures between 36 and 41 degrees. The Northern Tablelands is expecting winds northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h, and maximum temperatures between 31 to 36, before the cool change arrives with a likely thunderstorm this afternoon.
Posted inEmergency management
RFS ready for a tough season with upgrades to their big chopper
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has been preparing for summer with upgrades to Australia’s largest firefighting helicopter, including increased water-holding capacity and new night-time capabilities. The CH-47 Chinook helicopter […]
Posted inEmergency management
Toxic smoke warning continues as EPA steps in to help with Gunnedah landfill fire
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working with the owner of Mary’s Mount landfill near Gunnedah, in response to a fire that broke out in waste cells on the […]
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management
Trial underway for farm fire fighting vehicles
Farmers are encouraged to nominate their vehicles to take part in a fresh trial now underway to help first responders fight bushfires.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale, Mullaley, Wee Waa
More deaths reported after tragic weekend
A second person has died following a fatal crash in Armidale on the weekend, a man near Mullaley died after the paddock he was working in caught on fire, and another died when their ute rolled over near Wee Waa.
Posted inEmergency management, Tamworth
New vessels launched to protect against water pollution
A new fleet of hazardous materials (HAZMAT) vessels are making their way to the New England to help clean up our waterway.
Posted inAgriculture, Emergency management, Moree, New England Surrounds, Weather
Storms miss most of the New England, devastate Carinda
Last night’s severe storms seem to have stayed west of the New England, but beat a devastating path from Walgett to Mudgee, hitting Carinda the hardest.
Posted inEmergency management, Gunnedah
Get involved with the Big Map for disaster readiness
It’s big, it’s accurate, and it will help Gunnedah Shire face disasters like the floods of 2021-22.
Posted inEmergency management, General News, Tamworth
New SES command centre opened in Tamworth
Tamworth and the Northwest’s State Emergency Service (SES) team members and volunteers have a new state-of-the-art command centre.