**There’s been heavy rain across the Hunter and Central Coast with Tuggerah Lakes residents sandbaging their homes.
Newcastle has had periods of heavy rain.
A low pressure system off the coast is causing major flooding further north across the Mid North Coast.
At Red Rock north of Coffs Harbour, a mini tornado has hit the small village, tearing roofs from houses and buildings, smashing wondows and downing power lines.
**Family and friends of a 14 year old Toronto girl, feared drowned in Lake Macquarie are hoping for a miracle.
Courtney Simon went missing on Saturday night when the tinny she was in with two boys capsized.
The official search was called off yesterday.
**And Fern Bay residents are stepping up their fight for a safe bus stop on Nelson Bay Road while 11 year old Tayler Cadman fights for her life after being hit by a car.
