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Severe weather warning downgraded in the Hunter, maintained for Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
By Amelia McGuire
The Bureau of Meteorology has cancelled the severe weather warning for the Hunter region, while warning the Mid North Coast and the Northern Tablelands to brace for continued heavy rain.
There is a risk the heavy rainfall may lead to flash flooding across the Mid North Coast and south-eastern areas of the Northern Tablelands later this evening, continuing through tomorrow and easing.
Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Taree, Kempsey, Sawtell and Dorrigo are the areas expected to be affected, with the bureau forecasting six-hourly totals between 60 and 90mms, with isolated six-hourly totals reaching up to 125 mms.
Sea foam envelops Sydney’s beaches
By Amelia McGuire
Foam from crashing waves piles up at Bronte Beach. Credit:Peter Rae
A thick foam has covered Sydney’s eastern beaches after five days of torrential weather.
Our photographer Peter Rae captured these photos of the sea foam at Bronte beach earlier today.
Sea foam is caused by the agitation of seawater and often appears after a big storm.
A hazardous surf warning remains in place for the Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra and Batemans Bay coast.
Police advise staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
Two dogs play in the foam at Bronte.Credit:Peter Rae
Watch: Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt address the media
Emergency Management Minister says federal government to continue to assist NSW in flood recovery
By Amelia McGuire
In a press conference with Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt said the federal government was cooperating with the NSW government on the flood response and determining what resources are needed.
“That’s why you were able to see the early deployment of ADF personnel and resources helicopters before the floods hit,” he said.
Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
“In total, the federal government has now activated 250 ADF personnel who have already been out there helping with evacuations, sandbagging and will no doubt get involved in the cleanup effort as well.”
Chalmers said he would be keeping Australians “across the economic and budget consequences” of the floods.
“What we know about Australians is in the most difficult circumstances, we see the very best of Australia, people helping each other out being there for each other, making sure that neighbours are looking out for neighbours and looking after them as well,” Chalmers said.
“We are focused obviously, on the human costs, the emotional costs of what we’re seeing in these flood affected areas. But the economic and budget costs will be really substantial as well.”
Watch: helicopter surveys Sydney after floods
Road and public transport closures
By Amelia McGuire
Ahead of peak hour this afternoon, it’s time for an update on the road and public transport closures across the state.
The eastbound lanes of Heathcote road have reopened at Lucas Heights, but the westbound lanes remain closed between the Princess Highway at Heathcote and New Illawarra road at Lucas Heights.
This list is current as of 2.30pm. Before leaving home, check your commute by conferring with Live Traffic.
Sydney road closures:
- Milperra to Lansdowne - Henry Lawson Drive is closed between Milperra Road and the Hume Highway.
- Milperra to Chipping Norton - Milperra Road/Newbridge Road is closed between Henry Lawson Drive and Governor Macquarie Drive.
- Windsor - Windsor Bridge is closed between Wilberforce Road and George Street. Sections of Wilberforce and Pitt Town roads are also closed.
- Wilberforce - Putty Road is closed near Uworra Road
- Vineyard – Windsor Road is closed between Park Road and Groves Ave
- Berkshire Park - Richmond Road is closed between St Marys Road and Northbound Drive
- North Richmond - Richmond Bridge is closed in both directions.
- Yarramundi - Yarramundi Bridge is closed in both directions.
- Wallacia to Glenmore Park - Mulgoa Road is closed in both directions between Park Road/Silverdale Road and Glenmore Parkway.
- Oxford Falls - Oxford Falls Road is closed between the Wakehurst Parkway and Aroona Road.
- In the Royal National Park - Audley Weir is closed in both directions.
Regional road closures:
- Barrengarry - Moss Vale Road is closed in both directions between Bunkers Hill Road and Myra Vale Road due to landslips.
- Jamberoo - Jamberoo Mountain Road is closed in both directions near The Abbey
- Charmhaven - the Pacific Highway is closed at Wallarah Creek Bridge
- Whittingham – Golden Highway is closed between New England Highway and Range Road
- Gillieston Heights to Cliftleigh – Main Road/Cessnock Road is closed between Redwood Drive and Avery Lane
- Howes Valley - Putty Road is closed between Milbrodale Road and Colo Heights Road
A number of public transport routes are also affected:
- T1 Western Line and T5 Cumberland Line – limited buses are replacing trains between Schofields and Richmond due to flooding on the tracks.
- Blue Mountains Line - limited buses are replacing trains between Katoomba and Mount Victoria due to a landslip near Mount Victoria.
- F3 Parramatta River services – alternative transport is running between Parramatta and Rydalmere due to the Parramatta weir overflowing
- Hunter Line - trains are not running between Newcastle Interchange, Scone and Dungog due to flooding on the tracks at Sandgate.
South Coast trains are running again between Waterfall and Thirroul. Buses may also supplement train services.
PM to visit flood ravaged areas on Wednesday
By Angus Thompson
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will be touring flood-ravaged areas with NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet tomorrow.
Speaking to media at Perth airport following his international trip, Albanese said the federal government has offered whatever support is required to inundated communities, a gesture welcomed by the NSW government.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaks, during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv on Sunday. Credit:AP
“I’ll be on the ground personally tomorrow with Premier Perrottet,” Albanese said, adding his personal thanks to volunteers helping with evacuations.
Following a visit to war-torn Ukraine and a NATO meeting, the Prime Minister also defended his international travel in light of Labor’s previous criticism of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, saying he hadn’t had a day off in a long time.
Childcare fee relief for NSW families in flood zones
By Lisa Visentin
Families in flood-ravaged parts of NSW will be given relief from childcare fees and receive additional paid absences in measures that are set to take immediate effect.
Education Minister Jason Clare announced the support on Tuesday, saying the emergency support will be available to families in the 23 local government areas that have been declared natural disaster areas in NSW.
Satellite imagery showing the impact of the flooding at Windsor.Credit:ICEYE
The support means childcare services can waive gap fees for children not attending care during an emergency including when the service is closed and will allow families to access additional paid absences for the duration of the emergency, so they don’t use up their annual allocation.
The emergency measures, which were first introduced earlier this year during the NSW and Queensland floods, had originally required ministerial sign-off. But a change instituted by Clare last month means the measures are triggered automatically in the event of an emergency.
“It’s common sense to make these measures automatic,” Clare said on Tuesday. “The last thing people want to worry about at the moment are childcare payments. This support will help families in a practical way when they need it most.”
Lake Illawarra residents able to return safely
The SES has informed residents in Lake Illawarra, in the state’s south, that they can now return to their homes. Residents in the following areas can return safely:
• Jetty’s By The Lake Lifestyle Village
• Oaklands Lifestyle Village
• South Pacific Park Village
• Oasis Resort and Caravan Park
“Flood levels have dropped, but you should take care when returning to the area as flood damage can be widespread and utilities may not be in service,” a statement from the SES said.
The SES has urged residents to check their property is safe before entering and to ensure electricity and gas are turned off before going inside.
Staff at Windsor police station evacuated due to floods
Staff at Windsor police station in Sydney’s north-west have been evacuated due to rising floodwaters in the area, police say.
In a statement, NSW Police said staff were relocated to Riverstone police station about 11.30am on Tuesday as a result of heavy rainfall.
Members of the community wishing to contact Windsor police can contact Riverstone police station instead.
People on a boat in Windsor on Tuesday morning. Credit:AP
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