CLEAN UP: NSWRFS crews are working in Pitt Town to remove the layers of silt and mud, which has been left behind after the flood waters receded. LATEST: See the full story tonight, 6pm on 9News
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast areas around Sydney and the Newcastle region could get 10mm to 20mm of rain today, while the Illawarra district should expect between 20mm and 40mm.
Fresh-to-strong south-easterly winds will affect the coast mainly between late morning and early afternoon, before it eases from late afternoon. Residents in Cumberland, Mid Coast, Muswellbrook, Nambucca, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Randwick and Warren are now eligible for the payments.
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