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‘We are in a housing crisis’: Lismore residents accuse NSW government of demolishing homes that should be relocated

People are demanding greater transparency around decisions made as part of the government’s buyback scheme on city’s flood plain

The Guardian - AU

'Absolute mess': tiny town begins flood clean-up

Residents of an outback outpost have started a challenging clean-up after widespread flooding that broke records in some areas.

AAP

Home Insurance: How to Cut Costs Without Losing Coverage

Natural disasters are causing home insurance premiums to soar, but don't risk dropping your coverage completely when there are ways to keep costs down.

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Upgrades drag on for flood affected home owners

Little work has been completed for hundreds of homes prioritised for flood-protective measures three years ago.

AAP

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.

AAP

Father and police officer son killed when a tree fell on them while golfing

Matthew Terrell Collins Jr and his father, Matthew Terrell Collins Sr, were using the tree to shelter from a storm

The Independent UK

It could take weeks for flood waters to leave part of the Ohio Valley after ‘1,000-year’ rain, forecasters say

Additional evacuations could happen in western Kentucky this week

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Flooding damage from latest round of storms that has left at least 21 dead estimated at a staggering $90 billion

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent and severe

The Independent UK

Kentucky flood forces Buffalo Trace Distillery to temporarily close

The historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has temporarily closed after deadly flooding ravaging Kentucky swept into its facilities, forcing the popular bourbon company to turn away the public and staff

The Independent UK

How to gauge flood risk before you buy or rent a seafront property

Rising sea levels, stronger storms and increased erosion are making life on the coast riskier and more unpredictable. For potential buyers or renters, particularly in the wake of another winter of storms and flooding, questions around whether to invest in coastal properties are more urgent now than ever.

The Conversation

Swollen rivers flood towns in US South after dayslong deluge of rain

Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest, threatening communities already waterlogged and badly damaged by days of heavy rain and storms that killed at least 18 people

The Independent UK

Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up

Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.

AAP

Wild storms and flash flooding are hitting parts of the US. What you need to know

At least 16 people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms in the US Midwest

The Independent UK

At least 20 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms slash US South and Midwest

A storm system sweeping over large areas of the U.S. South and Midwest has resulted in at least 20 weather-related deaths, with overnight tornado and flash flood warnings setting up more severe weather that forecasters say could cause rising waterways for days to come

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At least 16 dead in flooding and tornadoes as storms lash from Texas to Ohio

Heavy rains have pounded the central US, rapidly swelling waterways and prompting a series of flash flood emergencies from Texas to Ohio

The Independent UK

Boy's death in Kentucky flooding raises questions about why school district didn't cancel classes

A 9-year-old Kentucky boy who died in floodwaters while walking to catch his school bus is being remembered by his teacher as the “sweetest, kindest boy.”

The Guardian - AU

How historic is what we’re seeing in the Queensland floods? It’s hard to grasp the full magnitude

This weather event has not been seen on this scale since European colonisation. Why has it happened now?

The Independent UK

More torrential rain and flash flooding expected in heavily waterlogged South and Midwest

Another round of torrential rain and flash flooding was expected in parts of the South and Midwest already heavily waterlogged by days of relentless severe storms that in some cases spawned deadly tornadoes

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Cameraman injured after football kick; PM visits flood-hit Queensland – as it happened

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Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.

The Independent UK

Deadly spring storm forces water rescues and fuels tornados leaving a deadly path of destruction in its wake

The ‘generational flooding event’ has forced water rescues in Tennessee and Kentucky

The Guardian - US

US prepares for deadly floods with many National Weather Service offices understaffed

Dangerous weather comes after Trump administration job cuts left nearly half of offices with 20% vacancy rates

The Guardian - AU

Bigger than Texas: the true size of Australia’s devastating floods

In outback Queensland, an area four times the size of the UK has been inundated with torrential rain, leaving many cut off or forced to abandon homes

The Independent UK

Flooding in southeastern Oregon prompts evacuation orders, school closures and health concerns

Flooding in rural southeastern Oregon caused by historic levels snowmelt and rainfall has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and public health concerns

The Independent UK

What to know about the severe storms and flash flooding hitting parts of the US

At least six people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest

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