Light rail passengers rescued in Randwick on Wednesday night as severe weather warnings remain in place across NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Two tornadoes, record-breaking rain and large hail have hit New South Wales in the 24 hours to Thursday morning, as supercell thunderstorms and a band of rain sweep the state. Heavy downpours triggered a surge in calls for assistance. Collaroy (Long Reef golf glub): 108mm Sydney Botanic Gardens: 116mm Rose Bay (Royal Sydney golf club): 110mm Randwick (Randwick St): 145.8mm Marrickville golf club: 81mm Peakhurst golf club: 113mm Cronulla South bowling club: 147mm Campbelltown: 99mm Camden airport: 77.8mm Continue reading...