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The Guardian
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Guardian
Before and after the NSW floods: view from the sky reveals scale of disaster
Deadly and devastating flood waters from the Hunter to the mid-north coast in New South Wales have subsided and a massive clean up blitz has begun. Five people have been confirmed dead, more than 1,000 buildings deemed uninhabitable and flood damage was inflicted on an estimated 10,000 properties. About 3,500 people remain isolated, despite waters receding in recent days. New aerial images show the scale of devastation. Recovery crews have removed 10,000 cubic metres of waste from affected areas and more than 1,500 tonnes of debris from roads, government officials said, with about 5,000 pot holes repaired. 'Recovery is going to take time,' the federal emergency services minister, Kristy McBain, told ABC radio on Wednesday. 'This isn't going to be something that is done quickly and we've reiterated that we will be there for the long haul.' Sign up for Guardian Australia's breaking news email Over 6,000 NSW government staff and volunteers have been deployed. More than 9,200 damage assessments have been conducted, with about 2,000 to go, the NSW minister for emergency services, Jihad Dib, told state parliament. Many of the more than 1,000 buildings deemed uninhabitable may only be so for the short term. 'In some of those cases, it's just flooding over the floorboards, or minor damage,' he said. 'It doesn't mean that they're uninhabitable completely.' But about 30 homes need 'serious work' or are beyond repair. Affected NSW farmers are also reeling; in scenes similar to floods in Queensland earlier this year, where estimated stock losses totalled more than 150,000. Sign up to Breaking News Australia Get the most important news as it breaks after newsletter promotion With Australian Associated Press
SBS Australia
5 days ago
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Top News: Prime Minister visits flood-hit areas in New South Wales as ADF troops arrive to clear routes
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) is joined by Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain(left) and SES Commissioner Mike Wassing (right) at the washed away Wingham Bridge during a visit to the flood effected region of Taree, NSW, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Flood-ravaged communities begin a lengthy clean-up as bad weather threatens further challenges to coastal areas. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS How to get disaster recovery allowance if you are impacted by flooding in Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Dungog and Mid Coast
Disaster recovery allowance payments for those affected by the NSW rain bomb will be made available. The allowance is available for workers who will lose income, such as those who are unable to go to work or whose employer has had to cease operating. The allowance has been made available for four impacted LGAs. These are the Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Dungog and the Mid Coast Council areas. 'That is to assist people who have been impacted with up to 13 weeks' allowance in lieu of them being able to undertake their usual course of employment,' Federal emergency management minister Kristy McBain said. Impacted residents will be able to apply via the MyGov website. 'If you're eligible, you'll get the maximum equivalent rate of JobSeeker Payment or Youth Allowance, depending on your personal circumstances,' Services Australia said
