General News
29 March, 2026
Crane fell as storms battered Dubbo
Gilgandra experienced a dust storm front and some rain
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) responded to 591 incidents in the 24 hours to 2pm Friday (March 27), mostly in Dubbo and Sydney’s Northern Beaches where strong winds brought down trees and caused damage to homes and infrastructure.
In Dubbo, wind gusts reached up to 115 km/h, causing widespread damage across the town, including the collapse of a crane in the CBD during the height of the storm.
Conditions are now shifting, with damaging winds, hazardous surf and coastal erosion possible along the coast from Forster to the Victorian border.
NSW SES crews remain on the ground responding to incidents, clearing damage and preparing for further impacts as conditions continue.
For assistance with storm or flood damage, contact the NSW SES on 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000.
