Three men have been arrested for looting in the flood-affected NSW town of Taree, in unrelated incidents.
On Sunday night, police stopped a 20-year-old man in Taree for allegedly searching through property. Police allege he had two hunting knives.
Later the same night, a 29-year-old man was also stopped in Taree and charged with stealing, and possession of a knife.
Then, early on Tuesday morning, a third man was arrested after police allegedly saw him putting stolen items in the trunk of his car.
Police have encouraged the public to report any suspicious behaviour.
NSW floods
Recovery efforts continue following flooding on NSW’s Mid North coast.
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has completed more than 5,000 damage assessments and responded to nearly 800 flood rescues. At the time of writing, there are 51 warnings in place.
The SES said it was “proud to be working collaboratively” with around 150 community volunteers in the area.
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On Monday, the Prime Minister deployed 70 ADF personnel to assist with recovery efforts.
Recovery
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Taree on Tuesday, meeting with locals and SES volunteers.
In a press conference, he said the recovery “will take some time… but Australians are resilient. They’re tough and we will come through this and we’ll come through it together.”
Local Facebook groups have become hubs for NSW residents to share meals, services, and clothes with each other in the wake of the flooding.
Victoria
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a hazard warning for almost the entire Victorian coastline.
The BOM has confirmed today that “abnormally high tides may lead to sea water flooding of low lying areas of all Victorian coasts on Tuesday.”
Authorities have advised individuals to keep away from affected areas and stay informed.
