A bomb cyclone is expected to bring more dangerous winds and heavy rain today in eastern New South Wales. Thousands have been left without power in the state. 60 passengers have been rescued in Lake Macquarie after a power line fell on top of a train.

The effect of a "bomb cyclone" around the New South Wales coastline is being felt north, in Queensland. Parts of the state experienced wind gusts averaging between 60 and 70 kilometres an hour overnight. Unlike in New South Wales, it is bringing cold but dry conditions to much of the state that could continue until Monday.

The low-pressure system that lashed NSW with 110km/h winds and heavy downpours has been forecast to worsen on the South Coast.