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Search for Johannesburg worshippers swept by flood; 14 dead

The death toll from the tragic flash flood that swept away members of a church congregation along the Jukskei River in Johannesburg has risen from nine to 14

The Independent UK

Number of water damaged roads increases

Government figures show 82,634 roads have been impacted by flood related closures since October, following significant rain events across several states.

AAP

Farmers accuse railway manager of ignoring them over design of key freight line between Sydney and Perth

Landholders in central west NSW are calling for work to improve a section of the Perth to Sydney railway line.

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First flood warning for Renmark residents

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.

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Riverland resident spends thousands building private levee, but can't claim flood assistance

Cathy's home in South Australia usually sits 1 kilometre from the River Murray, but as daily flows across the border reach 1974 flood levels, the water is now lapping up to her property.

ABC News

Moama residents frustrated at dirty water as flooding continues to affect filtered water network

Moama residents are turning on their household taps only to find dirty, brown-coloured water. And it's even getting into washing machines.

ABC News

The buzz about eradicating Hunter's varroa bees was a surprise to me

Hives near my home were in the varroa "red zone" and had to be destroyed, but it appears all were not destroyed.

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Flash flood kills nine churchgoers with eight missing after religious rituals near river

Rescue workers have been searching the waters of the Jukskei river in Johannesburg, South Africa, after a number of people were swept away in the devastating flood

Daily Mirror

Flash flood kills nine at church gathering in South Africa

Rescue officials say at least nine people have died and eight others are still missing in South Africa after a flash flood swept away members of a church congregation who were gathered along the Jukskei River

The Independent UK

Expert warns that some of Dublin's coastal homes 'will soon be uninsurable' due to climate change

The areas most at risk of flooding in the future are Clontarf, Malahide, Portmarnock, Howth and Swords as well as parts of the docklands

Dublin Live

China accused of flooding social media with spam to crowd out protest news

US firm says network of bot accounts also hijacking hashtags in large-scale attempt to obscure coverage

The Guardian - UK

Flood of sexual abuse lawsuits expected in New York as new law takes effect

Adult survivors of sexual abuse can now file lawsuits even if the statute of limitations on their claims had already run out

The Guardian - US

How yarn bombing — plus coffee and cake — helped this small town get past fire, drought, floods and isolation

No strangers to isolation, this community has come up with a novel way to use their time creatively and lift the spirits of their town.

ABC News

Granite Belt winemaker Mike Hayes is taking steps to adapt to climate change and wants others to as well

In just a few years vigneron Mike Hayes has lost produce to bushfires, drought, floods, heatwaves and wild storms. Now he's a leading voice in climate resilience and how communities can adapt to accelerating change.

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'People burst into tears': ACT volunteers dive in after flood devastation

About 150 people in Canberra will join the week-long rotations to help clean up after flood waters devastated towns in NSW and Victoria.

Inverse

The wreckage of ancient hurricanes could predict future storms

Scientists are digging deep into the ocean to figure out how climate change will impact storm activity and coastal flooding.

ABC News

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praises Riverland's resilience ahead of predicted River Murray flood peak

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese spends the morning inspecting levee banks and a rising River Murray at Renmark as the region prepares for flooding in the coming weeks.

Reason

Elon Musk Enforces Twitter's Ban on 'Hateful Conduct' As Critics Predict a Flood of Bigotry

The "free speech absolutist" is maintaining some content restrictions while loosening others.

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Floods rejuvenate Australia's environment, yet have 'sting in the tail' for many species

Floods are critically important for many plant and animal species, but scientists fear back-to-back extremes of flood, fire and drought are causing significant environmental damage — and say we don't know the full picture.

The Guardian - AU

Locals call for rebuilding of bridges around flooded NSW town of Moulamein

Murray River Council removed dozens of bridges on floodplain over last 30 years, but locals say recent flooding shows they are needed

AAP

Floods ease in NSW but threat 'not over'

Residents in regional NSW are being warned flood waters still pose a major risk ahead of the first weekend of summer.

AAP

Renmark flood measures near completion

Authorities have almost completed levee work to protect the town of Renmark, the first SA community to feel the impact of floodwaters surging down the Murray.

The Conversation

Pro-government disinformation floods Twitter debates on Papuan special autonomy: new study

Online discussion about the conflict over independence in Indonesia’s easternmost provinces — the Papua conflict — is a fiercely contested space.

ABC News

Australian wool price plummets as China COVID lockdowns, Ukraine war, floods, inflation take toll

It's a grim week for woolgrowers as prices tumble to their lowest on the world market in 12 years. And that may not be the last of the bad news.

Miami Herald

Hurricane Ian soaked Floridians. Many don’t have the right insurance to cover damage

Florida’s homeowners shell out thousands, even tens of thousands, for property insurance to protect themselves from fierce storms like Hurricane Ian.

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