New South Wales bushfires have destroyed up to 16 homes on the Central and Mid North Coasts. NSW Premier Chris Minns announced federal and state governments will provide disaster assistance. "We know that at least 12 homes have been destroyed on the Central Coast but that number is likely to be higher," Minns told ABC. He added support will be available for small businesses, primary producers, and councils involved in clean-up. Hardship grants will help those uninsured. Transport services from Central Coast to Newcastle and Sydney have resumed. Rural Fire Service Deputy Commissioner Ben Millington reported 76 fires still burn across NSW, with 20 uncontained. A cool change aids firefighters, but weather shifts could move the fire again. Evacuations have gone smoothly, with no reported injuries. Premier Minns warned, "Unfortunately we’re likely to have more volatile weather periods in the years ahead due to the changing climate." He rejected criticism linking continued use of coal power to the fires, noting NSW's energy grid is transitioning toward renewables. Federal Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed several issues during a Sunday interview. He defended the government's aged care reforms, calling them the "biggest reforms that have been put in place this century." On the topic of social media bans for under-16s, he said the initiative is "a success already," helping parents discuss risks with children and holding tech companies accountable. Albanese also defended a $100,000 travel expense involving Communications Minister Anika Wells for a UN meeting in New York, stating it was "completely within rules." The government is "monitoring" young people finding ways around social media age restrictions. Highlighting the serious fire risk, Albanese said NSW faces a "quite difficult" fire season with ongoing blazes also in Tasmania, Western Australia, and the Hunter region. High winds caused embers to jump a 1km stretch of water on Saturday, spreading the fire further. Minns praised the Rural Fire Service volunteers for their courageous work, saying, "We owe a huge debt of gratitude to members of the RFS, many of whom are volunteers who put their lives on the line." Disaster assistance is being fast-tracked as damage assessments continue. Authorities urge residents to follow fire plans and stay clear of exclusion zones for firefighter safety.