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Philippines reports at least eight deaths as rains, floods disrupt Christmas celebrations

Philippine authorities on Monday reported at least eight deaths mostly due to floods triggered by heavy rains in the southern provinces, as Christmas celebrations were disrupted for thousands of residents who were forced to evacuate.

Reuters

How to recover from a festive season financial hangover

The holiday season comes with a flood of sales – but these specials could tempt cash-strapped Australians into financial distress.

The New Daily

Glasgow hit with weather warning for snow and ice and flood alert on Boxing Day

The city of Glasgow will have to be wary of ice forming on the roads and pavements this Boxing Day, as forecasters at the Met Office issue a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

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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

Water levels peak in Renmark as flood-damaged road near Bolto triggers 'shelter-in-place' warning

Water levels at Renmark have reached their peak, the SA State Emergency Service says, as they warn a Murraylands shack community to "shelter in place" because key roads are closed.

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Minnesota paper company sues feds over beaver dam removal

A paper company in northern Minnesota is suing the federal government over what it said was a bungled beaver dam removal that flooded two roads and a campground and left a lake clogged with debris.

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My favourite fictional character: the crazed, compelling voice of William's Trevor's 40something photographer Ivy Eckdorf

Although I have been a long-time fan of the Irish writer William Trevor, it was only in 2016 – amid the flood of tributes following his death – that I first heard of what has become one of my favourite novels, Mrs Eckdorf in O’Neill’s Hotel.

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Australians feeling the heat on Boxing Day

Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.

AAP

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

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

River Murray flooding expected to peak on Boxing Day and be at low range of predictions

The River Murray flood is expected to peak in Renmark in the next 48 to 72 hours, with hopes water levels will be lower than first predicted.

ABC News

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

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.

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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.

ABC News

Eugowra community keeps Christmas spirit alive after devastating NSW floods

A catastrophic flood wiped out most of the Eugowra township in early November, but the community is determined Christmas celebrations will still go ahead.

Liverpool Echo

Shoppers struggle in flood water as rain batters Merseyside

Heavy rain is expected to continue this afternoon

ABC News

Emergency warning issued as water flow reaches major flood level along South Australia's River Murray

South Australia's State Emergency Service says people living in the warning area should prepare for flooding and consider leaving, as water flow into the state reaches the major flood level.

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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

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

Anthony Albanese announces greater Commonwealth support for NSW flood zones

The federal government commits an extra $182.2 million to help people in New South Wales who have become displaced or homeless because of the recent floods.

ABC News

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

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

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

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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