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Firefighters and SES take part in Australasian Rescue Competition

The Minister for Emergency Services, Steve Whan, sent the NSW Fire Brigades (NSWFB) and the State Emergency Service (SES) a good luck message as their two respective teams prepared to compete in the Australasian Rescue Challenge in Melbourne from 25 ? 27 July. Continue reading

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Ministerial Media Release- South Coast Emergency Response a Resounding Success

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has formally thanked volunteers from the State Emergency Service and Rural Fire Service for their efforts in maintaining community safety during recent wild weather.
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SES Volunteer Consultative Council gets the green light from Parliament

Emergency Service Minister Steve Whan has announced the creation of a new Volunteer Joint Consultative Council for the State Emergency Service Continue reading

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Ministerial Media Release- Natural Disaster Declaration for Forbes Shire

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has announced a natural disaster declaration for the Forbes Shire in Western NSW. Continue reading

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Minister for Emergency Services Opens New Batemans Bay SES Unit

The establishment of the new Batemans Bay State Emergency Service Unit would boost the emergency protection of the South Coast community, Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan said today. Continue reading

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Ministerial Media Release- Flood Warning for Inland NSW

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has warned that the Christmas travel plans of thousands could be disrupted by heavy rain and potential flooding, which is forecast for inland NSW over Christmas and the Boxing Day weekend. Continue reading

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SES flood response earns top marks

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan has praised the State Emergency Service for their
assistance to communities on the Mid-North Coast affected by flooding. Continue reading

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Ministerial Media Release: Minister thanks SES for hard work in high winds

Emergency Services Minister Steve Whan today thanked hundreds of State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers for their work to help people suffering damage caused by high winds over the weekend. Continue reading

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