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Mother Nature's still crying

From floods and extreme weather, to climate change and the adoption of the Bio-Circular-Green economy, the environment was uppermost in the minds of many in 2022.

Bangkok Post · Dec 27, 2022

UK braces for heavy rain and icy roads over holiday period

Yellow rain and ice warnings are in place in South West England and northern Scotland respectively.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

Floods hit every continent in 2022: what can be done to limit the damage?

Communities are being pushed into a reckoning onset by climate change — adapt their way of living to mitigate flood damage or face a cycle of destruction.

360info · Dec 27, 2022

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UK weather: Ice warning in place for Scotland and heavy rain set to hit parts of England

Flooding of some homes and businesses in the south east of England is likely on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2022

'Slight' freight delays after Stuart Highway re-opens, but major Northern Territory transport routes remain closed due to flooding

The NT's Stuart Highway was re-opened this morning, but the Barkly, Tablelands, Tanami and Buntine Highways remain closed.

ABC News · Dec 27, 2022

Death toll from torrential rain, floods in Philippines now at 13

Rain and flooding forced more than 45,000 people into evacuation centres, most of the missing believed to be fishers.

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2022

Philippine death toll from Christmas rains and floods rises to 13

The death toll from Christmas day rains in southern Philippines has risen to 13, authorities said on Tuesday, with the search still on for 23 people as floods started to recede.

Reuters · Dec 27, 2022

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Family rescued after boat sinks in flooding River Murray, cash grants announced

A family has been rescued from a sinking boat amid flooding on the River Murray, with the state government announcing $10,000 in grants to small businesses experiencing a downturn.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Murray reaches its peak at the SA border

South Australian authorities have provided an update to the flooding situation along the Murray River.

AAP · Dec 26, 2022

People still sleeping on basketball courts days after Timber Creek flood evacuation

About 80 people evacuated from Timber Creek on Friday can't go home due to a lack of running water, a local mayor says, as the BOM warns of more rain for the region.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

NT flood warning as ex-cyclone heads south

The NT's Barkly District is preparing for flooding with ex-tropical cyclone Ellie forecast to dump up to 350mm of rain per day across a vast area.

AAP · Dec 26, 2022

SA community told to shelter in place

Floodwaters have cut off a community east of Adelaide with emergency services telling locals to shelter in place.

AAP · Dec 25, 2022

SA Christmas flood warning as levels rise

Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory, putting a damper on Christmas plans for thousands of residents.

AAP · Dec 24, 2022

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton thank emergency services, defence force members in Christmas messages

The prime minister and opposition leader wish Australians relaxed and happy holidays and thank emergency services and defence personnel for their ongoing service.

ABC News · Dec 24, 2022

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ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Victoria Highway impassable, Timber Creek outstations flooded by former tropical cyclone Ellie

Police are forced to conduct a number of rescues amid flooding in western parts of the Northern Territory, as the remnants of former tropical cyclone Ellie move inland.

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

One in 50-year flood lashes remote NT town

Flood warnings are in place for parts of the Northern Territory as ex-tropical cyclone Ellie brings heavy rain to the state.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Queensland flood victims at Somerset blame council's poor water infrastructure for 'devastating' February flooding

Mr Duffy is among residents in Queensland's Somerset region who blame their local council for worsening the region's flood crisis due to poor infrastructure.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Harold Casement's dive to plug Riverland stormwater drains in 1956 flood a model for 2022

After four hours immersed in icy cold floodwater fixing a stormwater drain in Renmark, lockmaster and diver Harold Casement surfaced as a hero, with his activities a precursor to those currently underway in the Riverland to help protect townships.

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ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie flattens dozens of tents, displacing more than 30 homeless residents in Peppimenarti

Dozens of people forced to live in tents in a Northern Territory remote community for the last three years have been displaced due to the damage caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Flood-displaced Victorians told to vacate temporary shelter next year despite many having nowhere to go

These flood-damaged homes won't be habitable for 18 months, but Emergency Recovery Victoria says the temporary accommodation runs out in August as the shelter is only a "short-term solution".

AAP · Dec 23, 2022

SA to keep river communities connected

The South Australian government says it will do everything it can to help keep Murray River communities connected during the flood emergency.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Flood and fire-prone communities turn to UHF CB radio networks in disaster preparation

Almost all modern telecommunications systems, including mobile phones and internet, rely on land-based infrastructure networks that can be damaged in fires and floods.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Residents along Maribyrnong River still out of homes after flooding in Melbourne's west

More than two months on from the flooding in Melbourne's west, some residents are still dealing with the fallout and living in temporary accommodation as they wait for their homes to be repaired.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Insurance policies cancelled and premiums increase in Riverland ahead of flood peak

A woman in South Australia's flood zone had her home insurance cancelled just weeks before the peak was due to hit, only to have it reinstated after the ABC contacted her insurance company.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

State and federal governments sign off on more than $180 million of support for NSW flood victims

Flood-ravaged parts of NSW are to receive an early Christmas present with $182 million worth of funding unlocked to get them back into their damaged homes more than a month after the disaster.

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