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It’s hot! Stay safe during the heat in western Sydney with these tips

17 Feb, 2023, 2:03 pm17 Feb, 2023, 2:27 pm Natalie Noordhuis

Western Sydney is expected to experience a few sweltering days this February – and Saturday, 18 February is predicted to

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Stay alert for severe weather despite storm season coming to an end

13 Apr, 2021, 11:09 am13 Apr, 2021, 11:09 am Tim Dunlop

While storm season has finished for another year, and the La Niña weather pattern has passed, NSW State Emergency Service

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Beware of these environmental health risks in flood clean up

25 Mar, 2021, 3:42 pm26 Mar, 2021, 3:39 pm Tim Dunlop

NSW Health has today issued advice for people in flood-affected areas as they enter the clean-up phase. Acting Director of

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Additional support for flood-affected communities from NSW Health

24 Mar, 2021, 8:42 am26 Mar, 2021, 2:12 pm Tim Dunlop

NSW Health is providing additional healthcare support to communities which are isolated, or at risk of flooding, as part of

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State Emergency Operations Centre opens following widespread flooding event

23 Mar, 2021, 9:01 am24 Mar, 2021, 8:43 am Tim Dunlop

The State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) at Homebush has been activated following severe wet weather and flooding throughout New South

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Caution urged in NSW with severe weather conditions to continue

22 Mar, 2021, 3:48 pm23 Mar, 2021, 9:01 am Jenny Harrison

NSW Police and emergency services are reminding the community to take care as the wet weather continues to impact large parts of the state.

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Residents reminded to take care this weekend

03 Jan, 2020, 3:17 pm09 Jan, 2020, 8:29 am Sia Anthopoulos

People are reminded to be cautious about air pollution and hot weather.

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News Top 4 Weather 

Sydney temperatures tipped to soar this week

16 Dec, 2019, 11:05 am17 Dec, 2019, 10:40 am Sia Anthopoulos

Western Sydney residents should keep well hydrated and cool to avoid heat-related illnesses with Sydney temperatures tipped to soar this week.

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Sydney weather to climb to mid-40s on Tuesday

09 Dec, 2019, 4:00 pm09 Dec, 2019, 4:00 pm Sia Anthopoulos

With temperatures forecast to climb to the mid-40s in parts of the state on Tuesday, NSW Health is again reminding

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Sydney gets ready to sizzle: tips to stay safe and healthy during an Aussie summer

04 Dec, 2019, 1:59 pm09 Dec, 2019, 3:50 pm Sia Anthopoulos

Bushfire survival plans, swimming between the flags and safe driving are just some of the tips the State’s emergency services agencies are urging NSW residents to follow in summer.

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    18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm18 Jan, 2023, 2:01 pm Alyssa Terese
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    Thousands of western Sydney and NSW women to receive fertility treatment rebate

    17 Jan, 2023, 3:11 pm17 Jan, 2023, 3:29 pm Alyssa Terese
  • Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    Western Sydney urged to be aware of rare serious bacterial illnesses requiring urgent care

    09 Jan, 2023, 1:36 pm09 Jan, 2023, 1:37 pm Natalie Noordhuis

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