NSW flash flooding and weather warnings: intense rain leads to evacuation orders, school closures and rescues

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 30 schools closed and people in Taree advised to take shelter Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPersistent and heavy rain that has brought significant flash flooding to New South Wales is showing no signs of stopping, after forcing a stack of emergency calls and evacuations.Much of NSW’s mid-north coast and Hunter region has copped the barrage, with 22 flood rescues performed overnight in those areas. Continue reading...

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