NSW Reconstruction Authority– media releases

Browse media releases from the NSW Reconstruction Authority. 

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Ministerial media release
5 February 2025

Northern Rivers businesses and not-for-profits better prepared for future disasters

A program tailored for businesses and not-for-profits in the Northern Rivers to prepare for future disasters, continue to trade during tough times and develop strategies to recover following a disaster has been announced today by the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA).

Ministerial media release
18 January 2025

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.

Ministerial media release
22 December 2024

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.

Departmental Release
20 December 2024

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.

Ministerial media release
2 December 2024

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.  

Ministerial media release
21 November 2024

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.

Ministerial media release
14 November 2024

$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.

Ministerial media release
10 November 2024

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.

Ministerial media release
6 November 2024

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).

Ministerial media release
1 November 2024

$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.

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