NSW Reconstruction Authority

05/06/2026

Have your say on the future of the Northern Rivers 📣

The online Have Your Say survey is now live, so you can share your feedback at a time that suits you.

📍 Drop-in sessions start from 15 June if you’d like to speak with the team in person.

Your input will help shape how the region prepares for future disasters.

Have your say on the future of the Northern Rivers 📣

The RA is developing the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) to help reduce the risk from natural hazards like floods, storms and bush fires.

There are two ways you can share your ideas:
👉 Attend a local drop in session and speak with the team
👉 Take part online at a time that suits you

Your insights will help shape how we prepare for and respond to future disasters in the Northern Rivers.

To learn more and register for a drop-in session visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/northern-rivers-dap

04/06/2026

🌿🌏 Join us at the World Environment Day Festival in Murwillumbah 🌏🌿

Come and chat with our team about how we can work together to build a safer, stronger Northern Rivers.

📅 Sunday 7 June, 10am to 3pm
📍 Murwillumbah Showground, 37 Queensland Road, Murwillumbah
🎟️ Free community event

Our team will be there to help you:
🌱 Learn more about the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan
🌱 Share your ideas on how we can reduce disaster risks across our region
🌱 Feel more prepared for future floods, bushfires, storms and other natural hazards

This year's United Nations theme focuses on climate resilience, bringing together local environmental organisations, cultural leaders, scientists and artists to inspire community-led climate resilience.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas for a safer, more resilient Northern Rivers.

🥤🍴Bring your own cup, water bottle and cutlery — it's a waste-wise event!

04/06/2026

This is your chance to share local knowledge, mark your property and identify key features across the landscape. With a simulated flood overlay, we’ll explore how future events could impact the region and what we can do, together, to prepare.

It’s interactive, practical and grounded in local knowledge, because strengthening community readiness starts with understanding our shared environment.

📍 Harwood Island Community Hall, 18 River Street, Harwood
🗓 Friday, 5 June | 8am–5pm
👉 Drop in anytime

01/06/2026

Have your say on the future of the Northern Rivers 📣

The RA is developing the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) to help reduce the risk from natural hazards like floods, storms and bush fires.

There are two ways you can share your ideas:
👉 Attend a local drop in session and speak with the team
👉 Take part online at a time that suits you

Your insights will help shape how we prepare for and respond to future disasters in the Northern Rivers.

To learn more and register for a drop-in session visit https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/northern-rivers-dap

31/05/2026

🏡Building resilience in the Northern Rivers and Central West

We're hosting a range of opportunities throughout June and July for homeowners and builders who are looking to take the next steps in their Resilient Home Program (RHP) journey.

Information Sessions
The first Information Session in this series kicked off last week in Lismore with over 80 people attending. Thanks to everyone who attended – it was a pleasure to help more people get works underway.

Information sessions support homeowners with Resilient Measures grants and people who are relocating buyback homes. This is a great opportunity to drop by, hear presentations about relocating, resilient works and the Managing Consulting role. You can also talk to the RA team and council about what you need to get works underway. More information sessions will be held in Broadwater and Murwillumbah.

Industry Connect Events
Industry Connect events focus on connecting homeowners with the right building professionals to start works. Homeowners can meet with the local construction industry, talk through their Home Assessment Report, and explore options for completing their works. This first Industry Connect event was held in Forbes last week, with more to come in the Northern Rivers and Central West.

Our team will continue to provide information and support to RHP participants at community pop-ups at Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby and Woodburn.

Interested in attending? Register at www.nsw.gov.au/rhpevents

Byron Shire Council
Cabonne Council
Clarence Valley Council
Lismore City Council
Richmond Valley Council
Tweed Shire Council
Resilient Lismore

29/05/2026

Please do not drive in floodwater. 🚗

Use the Live Traffic NSW website or app to get real-time updates on road conditions your travel. By creating and saving a trip, you can plan journeys, identify alternative routes and make informed decisions – ensuring increased personal safety during an emergency: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare/app

Download the Hazards Near Me app and set-up a watch zone to receive personalised notifications on changing conditions and when a natural hazard is approaching. More information can be found on our website here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare/apps

NSW SES has responded to more than 500 incidents as widespread rainfall and thunderstorms impact northern and eastern parts of the state. 🌧️

Flood rescue operators, along with partner emergency service personnel, have completed seven flood rescues across the Central Coast and Mid North Coast. The majority have involved cars that became trapped in floodwater as flash flooding inundated roads quickly.

🚘❗Steer clear of floodwater. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue for parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and adjacent districts this afternoon, before easing later today.

📲 Stay across the latest warnings and advice by downloading the Hazards Near Me app and setting up a watch zone for your local area.

☎️ If you need assistance during storms or floods, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In a life-threatening emergency, always call Triple Zero (000).

29/05/2026

We understand that this may be a difficult time for those who were impacted by severe weather overnight.

If you need crisis mental health support, please call Lifeline Australia at any time on 13 11 14.

Children and young people can call Kids Helpline at any time on 1800 55 1800 or chat online at kidshelpline.com.au.

For non-crisis mental health support, please call beyondblue on 1300 22 46 36.

Dungog Shire Council

29/05/2026

⚠️Please be aware that conditions of beaches along the NSW coast may have changed due to the most recent weather. 🌊

This includes changes to how beaches look, as well as changes to how rips and water may behave.

While conditions will mostly return to normal over time, we urge people to remain safe and pay particular attention to the conditions at the beach.

You can read more about beach safety here: https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/staying-safe-on-our-beaches-following-storms-and-cyclones

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

Be prepared for possible flooding by downloading the Hazards Near Me app - learn more here https://www.nsw.gov.au/emergency/prepare/apps

⚠️ An initial Flood Watch for the Hunter and parts of the Mid North Coast has been issued.

From overnight Thursday into Friday, minor flooding is possible along the Paterson and Williams Rivers.

Minor flooding is possible along the Manning and Gloucester, Goulburn and Hunter Rivers and Wollombi Brook from Friday.

🛑 Steer clear of floodwaters. If you come across a flooded road, turn around and find an alternative route.

📲 Download Hazards Near Me or visit the NSW SES website to stay up to date with warnings and information.

📞 If you require assistance in floods and storms, call the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000).

Issued at 2:03 pm AEST on Tuesday 26 May 2026