Neighbourhood Care Network Inc

28/05/2026

Tune into possible flash flooding and stay safe

🌧️FLASH FLOODING is possible around Dorrigo, Bellingen and Urunga.

🚫 If you come across a flooded road, stop, turn around, and find an alternative safer route.
🚗 Steer clear of floodwaters.
🗺️ Motorists are urged to check road conditions before travelling and never drive through road closures.
⛅ Where possible, travel during daylight hours. If you need to travel at night, exercise extreme caution.
📞 If you require assistance for storm or flood damage, you can call the NSW SES on 132 500.
In a life-threatening emergency, call 000 (Triple Zero) immediately.

Issued 16:00 AEST 28 May 206

10/02/2026

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20/08/2025

Update on the weather.

☔Wet Weather Continues
With rain forecast for this week we may see some flash flooding in low lying areas, roads and causeways. There is a high possibility of thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall along the NSW coastal fringe.

At this stage the heavier rain is predicted for south of our area with a Flood Watch issued for the Orara and Bellinger Rivers including the Coffs Coast area.

NSW SES and the Bureau are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you updated.

Stay safe. Stay informed.

✅ What you can do:

Download Hazards Near Me & set a watch zone

Know your flood risk & have a plan

Never drive, walk or ride through floodwater

📞 Need help? Call 132 500
🚨 Life-threatening emergency? Call 000

18/08/2025

Stay alert. Incoming drenching.

02/08/2025

Heads up re road travel to the West

⚠️ Please stay off the roads if you can: there are multiple road closures and lots of accidents due to snow on the highlands and flooding on lower ground. ❄️🛑🚗
- Waterfall Way is closed in both directions between Ebor and Armidale
- New England Highway is closed in both directions from Armidale to Glen Innes; Kentucky and Uralla; Moonbi to Bendemeer
- Oxley Highway is closed in both directions Bendemeer to Walcha
Many other minor roads and low level crossings are closed or impassable.

30/06/2025

29/06/2025

Heads up. Incoming weather

12/05/2025

We are looking for keen weather watchers! The NCN are proud to be partnering with Kev Doye from Bellingen Weather and would love your contribution to expand our Weather Watch network. If you are in a key location or are happy to share weather data from wherever you are across our region, please get in touch. Hear from Kev and Josh in this video for more info.

12/03/2025

If this is you

Residents in Northern New South Wales who have been severely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred can apply for the Personal Hardship Assistance Grant.

This jointly-funded emergency financial assistance of $180 for individuals or up to $900 per family is to cover essential costs such as food, clothing, medicines, and emergency accommodation.

It is open to residents in the Local Government Areas of Armidale Regional Council, Ballina Shire Council, Bellingen Shire Council, Byron Shire Council, Clarence Valley Council, City of Coffs Harbour, Dungog Shire Council, Glen Innes Severn Council, Kempsey Shire Council, Kyogle Council, Lismore City Council, Lord Howe Island Board, MidCoast Council, Nambucca Valley Council, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Richmond Valley Council, Tenterfield Shire Council and Tweed Shire Council.

There are eligibility requirements, such as:

❌ evidence of hardship as result of the disaster, making them unable to meet immediate needs

⚠️ been subject to evacuation orders, or have experienced power outages of more than 48 hours

To check your eligibility, visit: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/nsw-support-cyclone-alfred-march-2025

📸: Defence Australia

09/03/2025

Tune into 2BBBFM for local stories

Update: If you missed it the first time, the interview has been picked up by current affairs show The Wire and the National Radio Network.

Both programs are airing on community stations nationwide, and The Wire is also available on station websites.

https://www.thewire.org.au/story/ex-cyclone-alfred-floods-dairy-farm-causing-closure-to-milk-delivery/

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The Dorrigo mountain landslides have quickly had a big impact for Plateau dairy farmers. Some are having to dump milk, with milk trucks unable to get up the mountain.

Around 4.00 pm - once she gets this afternoon's milking done - local dairy farmer Purdy Francis from Emmervale Dairy Farms will be talking to Kye Ruigrok on how their Jersey cows and the farm is being affected by the rain and landslides.

👂Ways to listen👂
📻 Tune in to 93.3 & 107.3 FM.
💻 Stream online at www.2bbb.net.au
📱 With the Community Radio Plus or iHeartRadio
2 Triple B FM - Bellingen Shire's community radio station

09/03/2025

Sunday 9 March 1.30 pm
Bush Telegraph NCN
Dear Kerry , Major flood risk with continued rain. Moderate flood possible over next 24hrs. Waterfall Way (WW) closed (Raleigh to Dorrigo). Geotech assessment today to assess WW. More info at go-site.cc/BSCInfoReport2?406 Stay safe and dry, Clare for NCN
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