Half a million people across New South Wales subject to flood warnings or evacuation orders

More than 17,000 homes and businesses have been inundated and large parts of the region remain underwater.

Queensland flood Source: (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts)

Highlights

• Aside from disaster payments, there will be grants of up to $75,000 are to be made available to primary producers in New South Wales while small businesses can receive up to $50,000.
• $210 million is being promised to assist with the clean-up, $1 million is available to councils and $6.5 million will provide Community Recovery Officers.
• The federal government stands ready to provide similar financial help to victims of the flooding in Queensland once a request is received from the Queensland Premier.

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Kalahating milyong residente ng New South Wales, nahaharap pa din sa babala ng mga pagbaha at paglikas

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