Emergency disaster declared

A drone image of south east Deniliquin, taken by David Clarke on November 29.

A formal natural disaster declaration has been assigned to the Edward River Council area.

With a disaster declaration for their area, affected communities and individuals can access a range of special assistance measures.

Assistance available includes:

• Primary producers and small businesses - Concessional loans up to $130,000; transport subsidies up to $15,000.

• Sporting and recreation clubs - Concessional loans up to $12,000; grant up to $2,000.

• Not-for-profit organisations - Concessional loans up to $25,000.

• Counter disaster operations

• Restoration of essential public assets

For details on the support available to you from the NSW Government, go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/disaster-recovery/disaster-relief-and-support or call Service NSW on 13 77 88.