Flood waters have receded but authorities concerned about impact of ‘severe’ cold front on stranded livestock
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Seventy Australian Defence Force personnel will be deployed to the NSW mid-north coast to assist with the cleanup from the devastating floods.
The troops will be on the ground from Tuesday alongside the veterans-led Disaster Relief Australia, helping to clear debris, reopen roads and conduct welfare checks on residents in the flood zone.
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