Ministerial media releases

New Cooma Emergency Centre breaks groundConstruction has begun on a new emergency management hub for the Snowy Monaro region thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.Minister for Emergency Services and

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• 230207-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-New-Cooma-emergency-centre-breaks-ground.pdf (PDF, 128.8 KB)

$5 million tech network to prepare NSW for future fires and floodsA new network dedicated to creating stronger connections between first responders, businesses and researchers will develop cutting-edge technology and help NSW better prepare for

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• Alister-Henskens-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-$5-million-tech-network-to-prepare-NSW-for-future-fires-and-floods.pdf (PDF, 326.0 KB)

New home for Austinmer Rural Fire BrigadeThe NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and Wollongong City Council have reached an agreement to relocate Austinmer Rural Fire Brigade to a permanent new home at

Frontline heroes recognised in Australia Day HonoursEighteen emergency services personnel have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List for their exceptional commitment and dedication to protecting NSW communities.The Australian Fire

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• 230126-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-FRONTLINE-HEROES-RECOGNISED-IN-AUSTRALIA-DAY-HONOURS.pdf (PDF, 127.9 KB)

Site selected for Grafton emergency hubA new Fire Control and Emergency Operations Centre will be built at Clarence Valley Regional Airport thanks to an $8.5 million investment by the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.Minister for Emergency

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• 230123-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-SITE-SELECTED-FOR-GRAFTON-EMERGENCY-HUB.pdf (PDF, 171.5 KB)

$1.7 million rebuild for Western Sydney fire stationSydney’s newest fire station has opened its doors, with the completion of the $1.7 million development of Mulgoa Rural Fire Brigade celebrated at a ceremony today.Minister for Emergency Services

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• 230122-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-$1.7-MILLION-REBUILD-FOR-WESTERN-SYDNEY-FIRE-STATION.pdf (PDF, 114.9 KB)

$200m to implement Flood Inquiry RecommendationsThe NSW Government has committed almost $200 million in new funding to implement a number of the recommendations from the independent Flood Inquiry.The funding will ensure emergency services are better

Summer begins with grass fire threatAs summer begins, New South Wales residents are being warned to prepare now, with this year’s persistent rainfall causing the most significant grass fire risk across the State in more than 10 years.Minister for

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• 221201-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-SUMMER-BEGINS-WITH-GRASS-FIRE-THREAT.pdf (PDF, 329.0 KB)

Communities urged to be prepared as summer beginsAs the summer season begins, emergency services organisations have joined forces to urge communities to be safe and prepared following a horror year of natural disasters.Minister for Emergency

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• 221201-Steph-Cooke-med-rel-COMMUNITIES-URGED-TO-BE-PREPARED-AS-SUMMER-BEGINS.pdf (PDF, 157.3 KB)

National honours for Hills volunteersMore than 40 volunteers of the NSW Rural Fire Service’s (RFS) Hills District will be presented with National Emergency Medals at a ceremony today in recognition of their service during Black Summer.Minister for