NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases
Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Disaster support for Port Stephens, Maitland, and the Snowy Valleys after severe storms
The Albanese and Minns Governments are supporting communities in the Maitland, Port Stephens, and Snowy Valleys Local Government Areas (LGAs) following severe thunderstorms and intense rainfall that impacted the regions between January 15 and January 17.
Finding a new home for Northern Rivers buyback properties
Home buyers will be given the opportunity to purchase and repurpose Northern Rivers buyback properties and give them a new life away from flood zones under a proposal designed to retain their unique character.
Get Ready to summer safely these holidays
As summer brings the risk of fires, floods, and storms, the Minns Labor Government is urging households to Get Ready for the Christmas holiday season.
Northern Rivers resilient homes program boosted to $880 million
More homes in the Northern Rivers will be prioritised for buyback and upgrades following today’s announcement by the Albanese Government of a further $90 million for the Resilient Homes Program (RHP) bringing the total program value to $880 million.
Faster funding for Armidale road repairs
The NSW Labor Government has sped up delivery of new funding to Armidale Regional Council to repair roads and transport infrastructure damaged during natural disasters.
$52 million extra to help Byron's disaster recovery
More than $52.5 million in additional disaster recovery funding has been approved by the Albanese and Minns Governments to help the Byron Shire Council restore damaged road infrastructure.
New SES assets put to test during major flood rescue exercise
Emergency service personnel from across the country are testing their flood rescue skills in a mass-casualty exercise as part of the National Flood Rescue Symposium this weekend.
Financial assistance available from Thursday for Far West NSW residents impacted by power outage
Far West NSW residents and businesses will be able to claim for financial assistance from tomorrow (Thursday 7 November).
$200 power outage support measure expanded to all adults in Far West NSW
The Minns Labor Government has expanded eligibility for the $200 Far West power outage support payment.
NSW Government welcomes Australian Government support for Far West communities
The NSW Government welcomes the Australian Government’s action to unlock further targeted financial support for workers and sole traders impacted by the severe storm event and subsequent power outages in Far West NSW.