More than 25 people have been rescued and properties have been evacuated at Newcastle as heavy rainfall continues.
Six streets in Raymond Terraces have been issued evacuation orders, with the SES warning people to avoid the area unless absolutely necessary.
Evacuation notices were issued last night in Dungog, but residents have since returned home.
A town of around 400 people remain isolated in nearby Torryburn after flood waters inundated a bridge.
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