NSW:Seven more NSW areas named disaster zones

AAP General News (Australia)
12-01-2011
NSW:Seven more NSW areas named disaster zones

Seven more councils in northern New South Wales have been declared natural disaster
zones in the wake of heavy flooding.

Hundreds of farms and rural properties remain isolated across the region after days
of heavy rain, with relief efforts set to continue for several days.

Emergency Services Minister MICHAEL GALLACHER has extended the natural disaster zones
to take in Gunnedah, Narrabri, Gwydir, Muswellbrook, Liverpool Plains, Tamworth and the
Upper Hunter Shire Councils.

Mr GALLACHER says he's seen firsthand the damage the heavy flooding had caused to the
region's businesses and farms.

The shires of Moree Plains, Armidale Dumaresq and Inverell were declared natural disaster
zones earlier this week.

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KEYWORD: FLOODS NSW (SYDNEY)

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