Tag: storm
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North Coast reminded of Mother Nature’s power with a storm battering the region last night
It didn’t need a reminder – but the north coast last night AGAIN saw what Mother Nature is capable of, with a fierce storm sweeping through, bringing flash flooding. Armidale also copped a hit – just as the north west prepares for MORE heavy rain.
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MANNING RIVER ROWING CLUB REBUILD NEARS COMPLETION
The rebuild of Manning River Rowing Club is almost complete, more than two years after it was damaged by wild weather. The new building won’t be exclusive to rowers, with the club opening the doors to the public.
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WILD WEATHER | WHITE CHRISTMAS IN JULY ON COAST
Thousands of homes on the northern end of the Central Coast were without power today after wild storms lashed the region last night. The SES were busy with call-outs to the hardest hit areas around Swansea, Gwandalan and Summerland Point.
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STORM WREAKS HAVOC AT CENTRAL COAST RETIREMENT VILLAGE
The clean up continues on the Central Coast, after Tuesday night’s wild storm. The cell downed trees and power lines – leaving tens of thousands of residents without electricity.
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TERRIGAL WEED CLEAN UP UNDERWAY
Work is underway to clear mass amounts of seaweed at Terrigal. Heavy rain and strong surf pushed debris on shore at the Haven during this month’s storm. The rotting weed attracting seagulls today. Central Coast Council has put up signage – asking swimmers to weigh up when to take a dip at the tourist hot…
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COAST SHELTER HELPING FLOOD-AFFECTED HOMELESS
The Central Coast’s homeless community has been hit hard by the weekend’s deluge. Support service Coast Shelter says it’s been under the pump, trying to provide support for those doing it tough.
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RAIN, WAVES WREAK HAVOC ON CENTRAL COAST BEACHES
Signs of the wild weather are still dotted along the region’s coastline – with a big cleanup ahead. Masses of weed remain at Terrigal, while Wamberal residents are calling for a solution to beach erosion before the next storm.
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CENTRAL COAST FAMILY LEFT HOMELESS AFTER WEEKEND DELUGE
As the clean up continues for emergency services, Coasties are piecing their lives back together. The community has rallied around a Bateau Bay family made homeless by the weekend’s storm.
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BIG CLEAN UP AHEAD AFTER STORM LASHES AT CENTRAL COAST
Thousands of residents may be without power into the weekend, after a brief but intense storm ripped through the Central Coast last night. Near 90 kilometre winds downed trees and tore the roof off a public housing unit block at Gosford.
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TOWN OF WALCHA DECLARED A NATURAL DISASTER ZONE
Walcha residents are now eligible for disaster assistance, after fierce storms ripped through the region just before Christmas. Tamworth M-P Kevin Anderson met with Mayor Eric Nokes this morning, to discuss possible solutions for areas which have been destroyed. (AUDIO IN PARTS)