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Scoop
3 days ago
- Climate
- Scoop
Kiwis Return From Assisting With The New South Wales Floods
Press Release – Fire and Emergency New Zealand The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its specialist team from their deployment to New South Wales. The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says he is proud of the efforts of the team who were faced with significant devastation caused by the floods. 'At the request of the New South Wales State Emergency Service, our people were tasked with supporting Australian emergency services and communities affected by the flooding,' he says. 'This involved going from door to door in the affected communities, speaking with homeowners, answering their questions, addressing their concerns about the damages from the flooding, and ensuring they knew how to access help. 'The willingness of our people to lend their skills to our close neighbours in their time of need is greatly appreciated. 'They bring home with them new experiences and knowledge that will benefit the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand when we're faced with our own severe weather events.'
Scoop
3 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Kiwis Return From Assisting With The New South Wales Floods
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed back its specialist team from their deployment to New South Wales. The contingent of four Community Liaison Officers and two Jurisdiction Liaison have been operating mainly in the flood-hit areas of Taree and Port Macquarie. Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says he is proud of the efforts of the team who were faced with significant devastation caused by the floods. "At the request of the New South Wales State Emergency Service, our people were tasked with supporting Australian emergency services and communities affected by the flooding," he says. "This involved going from door to door in the affected communities, speaking with homeowners, answering their questions, addressing their concerns about the damages from the flooding, and ensuring they knew how to access help. "The willingness of our people to lend their skills to our close neighbours in their time of need is greatly appreciated. "They bring home with them new experiences and knowledge that will benefit the communities of Aotearoa New Zealand when we're faced with our own severe weather events."
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.'
Otago Daily Times
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Otago Daily Times
First responder to help with NSW flood relief
Michele Poole. PHOTO: GREGOR RICHARDSON Dunedin emergency responder Michele Poole will form part of a team of six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales. On Friday, a record flood cut through eastern Australia, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and separating 50,000 people from help. Today, Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) personnel from around the country will be deployed across the Ditch to provide on-the-ground support to people affected by the flooding after being asked for help by the New South Wales State Emergency Service. Ms Poole, a Dunedin-based community liaison officer, said being deployed overseas could "certainly be more intense" simply because the environment was less familiar. "Nobody gets into a job with Fire and Emergency without really wanting to help the community when they need us. "Our job really is to make sure that the people who have been immediately affected by this flood are getting the support that they need. "The principles of what we practise are exactly the same — you expect to work long days supporting the community." Ms Poole said the flooding in New South Wales was beyond what would be seen in New Zealand, "even when compared to the largest floods we've had". This is not the first time she has been deployed to Australia. In 2023, Ms Poole was sent to Queensland to help local communities during the bush fires. Fenz has arrangements with Australia and North America to provide mutual assistance. "We go when we're able to and when they need support, with the knowledge that one day in return, if we need international support, it's available as well."
The Guardian
24-04-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
Wet and stormy weather forecast for Australia's east coast over Anzac day long weekend
Parts of Australia's east coast are in for a wet long weekend, with storms and rain forecast for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Sydneysiders can expect brief storms on Friday, but weather 'should remain fairly dry' for morning Anzac services, with partly cloudy skies and potential fog in the west of the city, Dean Narramore, a senior meteorologist at the Bureau of Meteorology, said on Thursday. Humid conditions and above-average warm temperatures between 17 and 25 degrees may cause rain and storms later in the day. Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Rain is expected in Sydney on Saturday and Sunday, with a high of 25 degrees forecast on both days. The wet weather is predicted to linger into next week. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over inland New South Wales from Anzac Day and extend east over the weekend. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast to persist along the northern coast into the weekend. The New South Wales State Emergency Service issued a warning on Thursday urging travellers to remain vigilant. A spokesperson said the service had already responded to unsettled weather conditions this week after heavy rain and thunderstorms battered the state's coast and adjacent ranges. This week's heavy downpour has moved north to the Queensland border, with showers expected to hit south-east Queensland and northern NSW coasts on Friday. Brisbane has a high chance of showers and possible thunderstorms on Friday, with temperatures expected between 18 and 26 degrees. The rain is forecast to continue on Saturday, with a high of 27 degrees. The wet weather should ease up to be partly cloudy, with a high of 29 on Sunday. Melburnians can expect a damp Anzac day, with intermittent showers and potential storms from the early morning onwards. Despite that, Melbourne is predicted to have temperatures between 17 and 23 degrees on Friday, about 5 degrees warmer than average for this time of year. Showers are expected for the rest of the weekend. Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Canberra is predicted to have fine and dry weather on Friday. The nation's capital is forecast to have a low of 8 degrees first thing, meaning people may be in store for chilly dawn services, although it should thaw out later in the day. There is an increased chance of showers over the weekend, with highs of 22 on Saturday and 20 on Sunday. Adelaide should have similarly pleasant weather, with some clouds, a 30% chance of showers and above average temperatures on Friday. The rest of the weekend will remain partly cloudy, with a slight chance of showers. 'We've got a bit of everything around the country,' Narramore said. Perth will have clear and sunny skies, but the Western Australian capital is in for its coldest day of the year so far on Friday, with a minimum of 9 degrees and top of 22. Narramore said this would mean a 'pretty chilly dawn service', though it would be nice and dry, which should remain the case on Saturday and Sunday. Up north, Darwin has a slight chance of showers in the afternoon and evening on Friday, but should remain dry for morning services, with temperatures ranging between 24 and 33 degrees. There is a chance of showers over the weekend, with highs of 32 on Saturday and 31 on Sunday. Hobart is expected to have temperatures between 14 and 21 degrees on Friday. Tasmania could see a few showers 'here and there' but it will remain mostly dry for dawn services, with rainfall later in the day, according to the bureau. The weather will dip to cooler temperatures over the weekend, with a moderate chance of showers and a high of 18 degrees forecast for Saturday and Sunday. He recommended Australians planning their long weekend visit the BoM weather app, or the bureau's social media for the most up-to-date information. 'Make sure you check the radar before you head out to see if you'll need a brolly,' said Narramore.
