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Marine Rescue NSW Reports Record July Search and Rescue Missions
In July, Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were kept busy despite cooler weather, responding to 237 search and rescue missions, including 82 emergencies. This resulted in the safe return of 450 individuals to shore. Commissioner Alex Barrell noted that the demand for assistance was particularly high in the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast regions, marking…
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Severe Flooding Ravages New South Wales, Prompts Urgent Evacuations
Unprecedented flooding has wreaked havoc in New South Wales, inundating towns and leaving residents stranded in the Mid North Coast and Hunter regions. Taree, Wingham, and Glenthorne are among the areas severely affected, prompting NSW State Emergency Services to conduct numerous rescues from floodwaters and rooftops. Power outages and road closures have further isolated thousands…
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Residents Urged to Stay Vigilant as Severe Weather Hits Lake Macquarie
Residents of Lake Macquarie are being urged to stay vigilant as severe weather sweeps across the NSW coast. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued warnings for damaging winds and hazardous surf conditions due to a coastal low, increasing the risk of fallen trees and flooding. Some homes in the southern part of the city are…
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East Coast Low Causes Chaos: NSW Braces for Severe Weather
Severe weather wreaked havoc across eastern NSW as an east coast low brought heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous conditions. Thousands were left without power, train services were disrupted, and residents faced the threat of flooding and coastal erosion. Welcome to Lake Macquarie – New South Wales: A Fun DIY Visitors Guide | $14.29 The…