Water from the Tweed river rises over the main road at Fingal Head.
Water from the Tweed river rises over the main road at Fingal Head. Alice Rickard

SES: Evacuees may return home

EVACUATED residents from Chinderah, Fingal Head, South Murwillumbah, Condong and Tumbulgum can now return to their homes.

The State Emergency Service has issued the all clear with water levels in the Tweed River returning to a safe level.

No immediate significant rises are expected.

For emergency assistance telephone the SES on 132 500.



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