Here's what you need to know this morning.
New ramp approved for Sydney Harbour Bridge cyclists
The state government has approved a design for a ramp giving access to cyclists at the north end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The design will allow people to ride onto the bridge from Alfred Street at North Sydney — currently cyclists carry bikes up several flights of stairs.
Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson said a more detailed design would now be prepared with input from the community, Heritage Council, North Sydney Council, Transport for NSW and others.
Transport for NSW will also work on plans for a separated bike path on Alfred Street South, to improve the Harbour Bridge's connection to local cycling routes.
Evacuation order error
The State Emergency Service (SES) says an evacuation order for a flooded town in northern NSW was incorrectly cancelled due to an "administrative error".
Residents in Woodburn, south of Ballina were told they could return home yesterday, only to be told they had to immediately evacuate minutes later.
The Richmond River is expected to peak at the major flood level at Woodburn this morning, and major flooding is also occurring at Coraki and Bungawalbin.
SES Assistant Commissioner Nicole Hogan said there would be an investigation into the error.
"As soon as that error was identified it was rectified and the evacuation order in itself was re-instated in that area," she said.
"There was no real risk to life in that particular area, the community is still isolated at this particular point in time."
It comes after questions have been raised about changes to warnings for Lismore, just before this week's heavy downpour and subsequent flooding of the town.
Lismore flood death
The body of woman has been found in floodwaters at North Lismore.
While there has not been a formal identification police believe it is that of 55-year-old Anita Brakel, who was reported missing on Tuesday.
Ms Brakel, an aged care nurse from Nowra, was reportedly trapped by the flooding in her white Holden Captiva wagon on Tuesday night near Wyrallah Road at Monaltrie.
Police searched the area for several hours but could not locate her.
The car she was driving has not yet been found.
An investigation into the woman's death is underway and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Evacuation orders still in place on north coast
Floodwaters across northern New South Wales are beginning to recede but many communities are still on high alert.
Evacuation orders are still in place across the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast and warnings are still current for residents in Bulahdelah, Maclean, Yamba and Iluka.
Heavy rain has eased but a severe weather warning for damaging winds, abnormally high tides and surf is current for much of the state's coastline.
Residents are starting to assess the damage caused by the second major flood event to devastate the region in weeks.
The Wilsons River at Lismore is continuing to drop but moderate flooding is still impacting the town.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Clarence River at Grafton, Ulmarra and Maclean but the peak has passed.
Mystery surrounds death of woman in Bondi
Police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem to help determine the cause of death of a woman found unresponsive in Sydney's east yesterday.
The woman, 38, was pronounced dead at a unit on O'Brien Street in Bondi Beach, where she was discovered at about 5am on Thursday.
She had suffered a head wound but the cause of her death is yet to be determined.
Yesterday a man, the woman's ex-partner, was questioned by police before being released without charge.
A crime scene was established and the body was taken for examination.
Detectives have begun an investigation into the woman's death. They spent Thursday combing the unit she was found in.
Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
Easter holiday headache for flood victims
Some people who have been put into emergency accommodation due to the flood crisis in northern NSW will be moved out of hotels to make room for holiday-makers.
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) said a proportion of the temporary housing used to provide refuge for 1,500 people who lost their homes had been booked for the Easter holidays.
DCJ secretary Paul Vevers said, regrettably, some people would need to be relocated to Queensland.
"We do not want to leave people without accommodation and our focus will always be on trying to accommodate people as close to their communities as possible," Mr Vevers said.
"However because of the shortage of available rooms at this time, we are having to relocate some people to alternative accommodation in Brisbane and the Gold Coast."
Transport will be provided where needed, and people who have their own mode of transportation will be given $150 fuel vouchers.
Each household will be given a $250 voucher for supermarkets.
The department said it would ensure people were moved back closer to their communities after the holidays.
Nursing assistant charged with assaulting aged care residents
A nursing assistant was granted bail yesterday after being charged with assaulting four elderly residents of an aged care home in Sydney's north-west.
Asmita Pandey was arrested in Homebush on Wednesday following an investigation into incidents at a residence in Epping.
Police had received reports two elderly residents, aged 92 and 87, were assaulted at the facility earlier this month.
Following the report on March 26, officers were made aware of two further alleged assaults.
Those two residents — both 95-year-old women — were allegedly slapped by Ms Pandey.
The 25-year-old woman has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV) and three counts of common assault (DV).
She appeared at Hornsby Local Court yesterday where she was released on bail to front the same court on May 10.
Government outvoted on online sittings
In a sign of the government's diminishing power in the NSW parliament, a Greens bill has passed both houses despite being opposed by the Coalition.
Greens MP David Shoebridge introduced the legislation to change the constitution so that parliament can sit remotely and have members use audio or visual links.
Last year, the bill passed the upper house with support of Labor and all of the crossbench, apart from Christian Democrat Fred Nile.
But in a surprising move, the bill has now also passed the lower house where the government is in minority.
"In the face of government opposition we've changed the constitution," Mr Shoebridge said.
"This is a warning shot across the bows of the Perrottet government. You don't have a guaranteed majority in this parliament."
The legislation is designed to keep parliament operating, after sitting was called off during during the Delta lockdown.
