NSW SES Randwick Unit

30/05/2026

NSW SES Randwick and many other units across Sydney and Wollongong areas have joined Sutherland Shire units and other agencies including NSW Rural Fire Service Waterfall Brigade and NSW Ambulance in supporting NSW Police Force in searching for a missing person in the Royal National Park over the past four days.

Today the missing person was found safely. We thank the public for their interest and support.

20/05/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week everyone! 🧡

Across NSW, 4.9 million people volunteer, and we are proud to have around 11,000 of them in the NSW SES.

All our volunteers play a vital role, whether they are on the frontline, supporting operations, or helping their team behind the scenes.

This year’s theme, ‘Your year to volunteer’, is a great reminder of the impact volunteering has, not just on communities, but on each other. We are constantly inspired by the dedication of our members.

Thank you to all our volunteers for showing up, supporting one another, and making a difference every day.

05/05/2026

We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of two Marine Rescue volunteers up at Ballina overnight. Our thoughts are with the family, friends and volunteers at Marine Rescue.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.

25/04/2026

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Lest we forget.

📸 Photo: NSW SES Randwick members assisted Randwick City Council with the Coogee Dawn Service, 2026.

29/03/2026

💪 Many of our members participated in the NSW SES City Cluster training and development day today - cracking weather for it too!

26/03/2026

NSW SES Randwick Unit are currently assisting Warringah / Pittwater Unit in Collaroy after severe storm damage hit the area earlier this afternoon.

26/03/2026

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DAMAGING WINDS

Sydney and parts of Blue Mountains/Hawkesbury, Gosford/Wyong and Greater Wollongong areas.

Issued at 5:52 pm Eastern Daylight Time on Thursday 26 March by Bureau of Meteorology

Damaging winds with storms tracking through the Metropolitan district.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 5:55 pm, a severe thunderstorm likely to produce damaging winds was detected near Sutherland, Richmond and Liverpool.

This thunderstorm is moving towards the east. It is forecast to affect Hornsby, Parramatta, Sydney City, Sydney Airport, Mona Vale, Sydney Olympic Park, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and waters off Bondi Beach by 6:25 pm and Gosford, Calga and Woy Woy by 6:55 pm.


Safety advice
The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

A more general severe thunderstorm warning is also current for the Metropolitan and parts of the Hunter, Illawarra, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains and Central West Slopes and Plains districts.

Other warnings may be current.

26/03/2026

⚠️ Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Winds

Issued by Bureau of Meteorology 26th March 2026

Damaging winds and large waves are currently forecast for the Sydney, Illawarra and NSW south-east for later today.

Weather situation: A vigorous coastal low is expected to develop offshore of the southern New South Wales coast on Friday, bringing gale to storm force southerly winds and very large, powerful seas. The low is expected to moves slowly east into the Tasman Sea and weaken during Saturday evening.

📍Likely to impact: Sydney, Wollongong, South Coast.

⚠️ Hazards to watch out for:

Damaging winds exceeding 90 km/h, localised heavy rainfall also possible.

Wind gusts along the coastal fringe of the South Coast and Illawarra may reach 110 km/h during Friday afternoon.

A Severe Weather Warning is current from the Bureau of Meteorology with damaging winds developing over southeastern NSW including the ACT on Friday.

A Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for damaging surf developing for central and southern coasts from Friday morning.

👉Read the full warnings here:
https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and.../warnings-and-alerts

You can prepare now, and:

✅ Secure loose items around your home, including outdoor furniture, trampolines and tools that could become dangerous in strong winds.

✅ Move your car under cover or away from trees to protect it from hail damage.

✅ Plan your commute with Live Traffic NSW.

✅ Stay informed by monitoring weather updates, warnings, and local conditions.

📞 For emergency assistance during floods or storms, call NSW SES on 132 500. If life threatening, call 000.

17/03/2026

Road reopened 4am.
Earlier:

⚠️ 3.20am update Wednesday 18 March

Localised, intense rainfall has led to the flooding of all lanes of Anzac Pde at Kensington between Alison Rd and Boronia St, with two vehicles becoming stuck in flood water.

Flooding has also occurred at Moore Park Rd in Paddington, with one vehicle becoming stuck in flood water there.

All vehicle occupants have self extricated. Local traffic diversions are currently in place. Intense rainfall is no longer occurring in the area. The water over roads is subsiding and we expect Transport for NSW and police will reopen the roads soon.

⚠️ Never drive into flash flood water.

If you need rescue call 000. For emergency assistance due to flood and storm damage, call NSW SES on 132 500.

NSW SES City of Sydney Bayside and Randwick units have flood rescue teams on standby to assist should any further incidents arise.

17/03/2026

Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for HEAVY RAINFALL

For people in parts of Gosford/Wyong and Sydney areas.

Issued at 2:50 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026 by Bureau of Meteorology

Slow moving thunderstorms producing heavy rain along the central NSW coast.

The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:45 am, severe thunderstorms likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding were detected near Gosford and Manly. These thunderstorms are moving towards the north. They are forecast to affect Terrey Hills, Gordon and Hurstville by 3:15 am and Mona Vale, Wyong and Sydney Olympic Park by 3:45 am.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:

* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Never walk, ride your bike or drive through flood water.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Stay indoors away from windows, and keep children and pets indoors as well.

For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.

Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).