A man has been charged with drink driving after he got caught in floodwaters in New South Wales' Northern Rivers region.

A man has been arrested in Bathurst, NSW for driving while being disqualified from getting behind the wheel until 2117, almost 100 years from now.

The Albanese and Minns Governments are today announcing emergency financial assistance to help residents in the State’s north-east severely impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is speaking to reporters in Lismore, New South Wales, as residents have been cut off due to intense flooding in the region.

Australia's east coast has been pounded by rain, wind and surf for a week, with Brisbane recording its highest daily rainfall in half a century.

Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.

Parts of northern New South Wales flooded on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8, as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall.Jan Marie captured flooding in the rural area of Smiths Creek as the Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed on Friday and eventually landed on Saturday.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred changes track towards the mainland, with damaging winds and heavy rainfall expected to be felt from tomorrow. Here's how Tuesday unfolded.

The Lidcombe Wellbeing and Accommodation Precinct opened following an A$16m ($10.13m) funding agreement with the NSW government.

The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.