Tag: storm
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AGENCIES UNITE FOR STORM RECOVERY
And the full impact of the natural disaster is only just being realised across the Hunter. Councils, state government agencies and welfare groups came together today, to develop a comprehensive recovery plan.
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NRMA: ACTION NEEDED TO ADDRESS ROAD BACKLOG
The NRMA is calling for urgent action to address a $360-million backlog of road repairs across the Hunter. A new report, released by the motoring lobby group, reveals that $3.2-billion is needed to maintain roads to a safe standard in New South Wales – 10 per cent of that backlog is in the Hunter. Lake…
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STORM CLEAN UP BEGINS FOR MANY
From Tasmanian SES volunteers, to arborists from the sunshine state, the storm recovery operation in the Hunter has become a national effort. It’s two weeks since the east coast low hit, and for many, the clean-up is only just beginning.
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COMMUNITY OF TORRYBURN STILL ISOLATED AFTER STORM
It could be another three weeks before residents of Torryburn, near Gresford, are given a way out, after floodwater swept away the village’s only bridge. While a little ingenuity has allowed fresh supplies to be delivered, many locals feel they’ve been forgotten.
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FROM MENACES TO MULCH
The Central Coast’s fallen storm trees are being put to good use, with Gosford Council offering residents free mulch. Thousands of trees and branches were chipped last week following the wild storm, with large trees closing major roads and shutting off some of the region’s power supply. Residents can help themselves at Hylton (HILTON) Moore…
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ARMY OF VOLUNTEERS RALLIES TO HELP STORM AFFECTED RESIDENTS
SES crews were today scrambling to answer a remaining 700 calls for help across the Hunter, with heavy rain predicted for the rest of the weekend. A flood watch is in place for the Paterson and Williams rivers, with minor flooding expected tonight.
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STORM STIRS UP ILS DEBATE
A Virgin plane was forced to turn back to Sydney, with conditions deemed too risky. The diversion comes as protests grow stronger, over the proposed installment of a new Instrument Landing System at Gold Coast Airport.
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WEATHER: EAST COAST LOW LATEST
We are now entering the worst period, as the east coast low reaches its peak and begins to track south along the coast. Heavy rain causing flooding, strong to gale force winds and huge dangerous seas and swell will track south overnight into tomorrow. It’s expected to reach the Hunter by Saturday afternoon. Once the…
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KEMPSEY LENDS A HAND AFTER STORMS DESTROY RAIL LINE
The storm that hit the Hunter last week is one of the worse the region has ever seen – devastating homes, businesses as well as the main interstate rail line. Now the small town of Kempsey is doing its part to help keep the economy moving, providing a temporary freight solution for the eastern seaboard.
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PLANE OUT OF ACTION FOLLOWING STORM
Homes and cars weren’t the only property damaged in last week’s fierce storm in the Hunter. A Jetstar A320 plane, which was parked inside a maintenance hangar at Newcastle Airport in Williamtown, got blanketed in foam after water damage set off a foam fire retardant sprinklers. The aircraft is out of service until it’s been…