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Sky News AU
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Sky News AU
NSW floods: More than 800 properties deemed ‘uninhabitable' as 6,500 damage assessments completed
Hundreds of properties have now been deemed 'uninhabitable' by the New South Wales State Emergency Service in the aftermath of deadly flooding that has caused devastation across the state. The civil defence service is continuing to resupply communities isolated and assess areas damaged by last week's weather event that killed five people in flood-related tragedies. Matt Heap from NSW SES told on Tuesday that over 800 properties, which ranged from residential to industrial buildings, have already been deemed 'uninhabitable'. The figure comes as about 6,500 property assessments have so far been completed. NSW SES reported on Monday it had responded to 7,713 incidents during the disaster, which included 794 flood rescues. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced the activation of a one-off Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment across nine local government areas. The payment, which is $1,000 to eligible adults and $400 to eligible children, will be made available from 2pm on Wednesday to people in certain areas. Mr Albanese said the financial offering payment will assist locals who have "suffered the most serious impacts" of the floods, including incurring significant damage to their homes, serious injury or "loss of a loved one". Meanwhile, the NSW government has opened a number of recovery centres in parts of the Hunter and Mid North Coast areas on Tuesday as floodwaters continue to subside. The centres are offering services such as mental health support and insurance guidance to those affected in hard-hit communities including Taree, Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Macksville and Maitland. NSW Minister for Recovery and Small Business Janelle Saffin said people are 'doing it tough' in those areas affected. 'We are going to be here the long haul, not just for the immediate clean-up, but for the months ahead as people begin to rebuild their lives,' she said in a statement. 'It's going to be a tough process but I want the community to know that we will be here with you.'
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Centrelink $1,000 cash boost announced for Aussies impacted by critical event
The Australian government has announced plans to give one-off Centrelink payments of $1,000 to those affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Southwest Queensland and northeastern New South Wales residents are continuing to experience severe weather conditions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the government was '[standing] ready to activate disaster payments'. He added that this would be done as 'expeditiously as is appropriate', with the Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment activated 40 hours after the initial impact. 'The Australian Government Disaster Recovery Payment is a one-off payment of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child for people who've been badly affected by the disaster and need immediate help, need that immediate assistance,' Albanese said. RELATED 'Critical' Centrelink cash boost announced for millions: 'Ease some pressure' Property manager breaks down in tears as tensions between tenants and landlords intensify Woolworths, Coles warned over following Aldi, Kmart low cost trend: 'People don't like change' The payment is generally available to Australian residents or eligible visa holders who are at least 16 years of age and have been 'adversely impacted' by the disaster. This could be the case if you are seriously injured, are an immediate family member of an Australian citizen or resident who died or is missing, or your home has been destroyed or sustained major damage. Albanese said those who have lost their income and have been unable to work due to the cyclone, will be able to claim the Disaster Recovery Allowance once it is activated. 'The Disaster Recovery Allowance is a payment for up to 13 weeks for people who are unable to work as a direct result of the disaster,' he said. 'That is their businesses have been shut down where they work, so they're therefore unable to do so, or their workplace might be closed, and that's paid through Centrelink.' The Disaster Recovery Payment and Disaster Recovery Allowance are yet to be activated. You can check Services Australia for updates and information on how to claim here. You can also see what state government support is already available, including the Queensland Emergency Hardship Assistance grant of $180 for individuals and up to $900 for families of five or more to help with essential needs, food medication, clothing and temporary accommodation. Major bank NAB is offering $1,000 disaster relief grants to customers who have been impacted by the disaster. 'For someone who needs emergency accommodation or supplies, this can be a valuable lifeline to help get them back on their feet,' NAB group executive Sharon Cook said. Customers will be eligible if their primary place of residence or business is in a disaster-impacted area, they have experienced damage where major or minor repairs are needed, and they are unable to reside in the property due to damage, loss or potential health risk. Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and ANZ have announced support for affected customers, including payment deferrals, and waiving fees and in to access your portfolio
