'There's good news when it comes to the rivers in the northern rivers – all are receding,’ the New South Wales premier says, adding: ‘The immediate threat to the community has been reduced.' State Emergency Service deputy commissioner Damien Johnston says overnight rainfall was not significant enough to affect river systems but warns residents: ‘You do need to be vigilant’
Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’
Squatters in flood buyback homes to be evicted and properties demolished, NSW premier says