NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases

Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority. 

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Ministerial media release
15 April 2025

Resilient homes program hits next stage across Central West NSW

Residents across the Central West of NSW impacted by the 2022 floods have begun to receive their free home assessment reports from the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s $40 million Resilient Homes Program.

Ministerial media release
3 April 2025

Disaster support for Narrabri following severe storms

The Australian and NSW Governments are activating specific disaster assistance measures for the Narrabri Local Government Area (LGA) following widespread severe weather including strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Ministerial media release
28 March 2025

Honouring extraordinary efforts during major NSW floods

The Minns Labor Government has today announced the establishment of the Premier’s Flood Emergency Citation to recognise the extraordinary response efforts during the major NSW flood events between 2021 and 2023.

Ministerial media release
27 March 2025

More help on the way for the Mid-North Coast and North Coast following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The NSW Reconstruction Authority will launch three new Community Outreach services next week to ensure communities on the Mid North Coast and in Northern NSW continue to get the help they need after Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Ministerial media release
25 March 2025

Helping people in Northern NSW get back on their feet after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The NSW Reconstruction Authority has helped more than 5680 people in Northern NSW get back on their feet after Tropical Cyclone Alfred through its Recovery Assistance Points and outreach services.

Ministerial media release
20 March 2025

Donated hay convoy to bring relief to Northern NSW farmers

Almost 250 truckloads of donated fodder will soon roll in to rural communities hit hard by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, providing relief to primary producers struggling to feed their livestock.

Departmental Release
14 March 2025

Recovery continues for Northern NSW communities as NSW SES hands over to NSW Reconstruction Authority

The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) formally concluded its response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred today (Friday 14 March 2025), following a busy period for volunteers who responded to 7,650 incidents over the last 15 days.

Ministerial media release
11 March 2025

Financial assistance on the way for northern New South Wales residents recovering from Cyclone Alfred

The Albanese and Minns Governments are today announcing emergency financial assistance to help residents in the State’s north-east severely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Ministerial media release
9 March 2025

Recovery efforts gearing up in wake of Ex-TC Alfred

Recovery services have begun setting up in Northern NSW ahead of community outreach as the NSW Government appoints a Recovery Coordinator in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Ministerial media release
8 March 2025

NSW Councils activated for disaster assistance in preparation for Tropical Cyclone Alfred

A $15 million Community Recovery Support Fund, jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments, is now available to NSW councils and their communities following the impacts of the Cyclone Alfred weather event.

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