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‘Everyone Feels The Same Way’: Northern Rivers Flood Victims Launch Class-Action To Sue Govt

"They've all been let down".

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Western Queensland soaked in record-breaking April rain as Longreach surrounded by floodwaters

An unseasonable weather event drenches Western Queensland in "almost monsoonal-like" rainfall that has seen an 83-year record tumble and left Longreach surrounded by floodwaters.

ABC News

ADF flood rescue pilots flew with failing equipment, commander reveals

Despite system faults and treacherous weather conditions, Oakey-based Army helicopter pilots rescued almost 80 people during the 2022 floods.

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More troops sent to Darfur after violent tribal clashes

In tonight's edition: More troops are sent to the turbulent region of Darfur in Sudan, after days of clashes between Arab and Masalit communities that cost more than 175 lives. Also, as South Africa pledges more money to flood-stricken communities, President Cyril Ramaphosa says there will be real-time audits on…

France 24

Nature-based solutions, and how countries like Singapore and The Netherlands are using them to fight floods

Nature-based solutions to protect from the ravages of climate change are being trialed around the world. Could they help here in Australia?

ABC News

What to stream: So many shows trying to beat Emmys deadline

Does it seem like there’s a lot of TV right now? More than normal? The spring of 2022 has seen a deluge of new television series, and this flood is only increasing over the next month. There’s a reason that it’s felt especially hectic now, which is a little something…

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4 ways we can change our behaviour to adapt to the climate crisis

Only four months into 2022, and Australians have already watched several climate disasters unfold across the continent, from coral bleaching to devastating floods and bushfires. These are stark reminders of how climate change can wreak havoc on communities – destroying homes, lives and ecosystems.

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Parents delighted as 'much-needed' new school approved after years of campaigning

Campaigners have been pushing for more secondary school provision

Bristol Post

After the flood, the council ticket

West Coast landowners hit by piles of flood debris were then hit with a council notice for clearing it from a nearby stream, highlighting bureaucratic problems as climate change causes more s

Newsroom.co.nz

Floods create health risks: what to look out for and how to avoid them

Recently South Africa has experienced heavy rains which resulted in floods in some parts of the country. In the coastal city of Durban hundreds of people have died and families have been displaced in the aftermath. Water pipes, sewerage systems and roads have also been damaged. Public health experts, Juno…

The Conversation

Emotional farewell for 'brave' police diver who drowned in S.African floods

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Reuters

ONWR vows flood-busting water map by year's end

The Office of National Water Resources (ONWR) has said it will finish drafting the country's first-ever water map to help manage river basins in the north by the end of this year.

Bangkok Post

After the relentless rain, South Africa sounds the alarm on the climate crisis

Many are still missing after this month’s floods. Extreme weather is becoming more frequent, and it can be devastating

The Guardian - UK

132 water level sensors provide alerts during rains

105 were installed in November last at a cost of ₹1.03 crore

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'So Much Joy': Brazil Holds First Carnival since Covid

Rio de Janeiro's carnival, a glittering, sequin-studded festival of the flesh, exploded back to life Friday with the first famed samba school parades since Covid-19 started devastating Brazil. After two long years, a flood of dancers and drummers reclaimed the iconic beach city's "Sambadrome," its dedicated carnival parade venue, which…

The Independent UK

Trump's Oz, Vance endorsements bring cash windfall, backlash

Former President Donald Trump’s late endorsements in hypercompetitive Republican Senate primaries in Ohio and Pennsylvania have unlocked a flood of support for his chosen candidates, including millions in cash

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Anzac Day services in Northern Rivers to proceed despite flood damage

The record floods that laid waste to parts of the region have not been enough to stop locals from going above and beyond to honour Australia's Anzac heroes.

AAP

'Trapped' farmers' fury over damaged roads

NSW farmers are demanding action to fix flood-damaged roads in regional NSW, with some "trapped" property owners saying emergency services can't get to them.

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The Independent UK

California hikes costs for flood protections in farm country

California officials say as much as $30 billion is needed to protect the heart of the state's farm country from significant flooding over the next three decades

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A housing development could turn this 18-hole California public track into a 12-hole course

The project would convert some of the property into 248 senior, single-family residential homes.

The Conversation

How geology put a South African city at risk of landslides

Some articles have suggested the catastrophes in Durban and the greater eThekwini region of South Africa following recent floods are due to climate change and maladministration. While these factors play a role, the fact that landslides occurred comes as no surprise, considering the geology of the area.

The Conversation

Green policies are in place for South Africa's major port city: but a key piece is missing

The floods of April 2022 in the South African city of Durban (eThekwini municipality) placed the spotlight on the management of urban areas and their vulnerability to natural disasters. That homes had been built close to rivers and on floodplains indicates a shortfall in urban planning.

Ideal Home

How to choose the right roof windows to flood your home with natural light, according to three pros

Everything you need to know about roof windows, including all the options, pros, cons and costs

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Best 'Doctor Who' villains ranked — the best monsters of the new Who era

The most memorable monsters to have tormented the Time Lord over the last 20 years.

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