The Latest Breaking News from Lismore

Qld death toll rises as ‘entirely unprecedented’ flooding causes crisis in NSW

Thousands of people have been ordered to leave their homes in northern NSW – with stark warnings that the flood disaster is about to get much worse.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2022

Lismore's floods see families cling to floating furniture in bid to save themselves

By the time Jessica Rankin woke up to the sound of sirens, the water was already at her front door — her family is clinging to floating furniture while they wait, and wait, to be rescued.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2022

Lismore flood: hundreds rescued and thousands evacuated as NSW city hit by worst flooding in history

Rapidly rising flood waters inundate regional city, leaving people stranded on roofs, including local MP who had to be rescued by her electorate officer in a canoe

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2022

Major flood warning issued for Brisbane after ‘rain bomb’ unleashes havoc on south-east Queensland and northern NSW

Seventh person dies, with two more missing, and major flood warnings issued for Brisbane, Ipswich, Lismore and Grafton

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022

Multiple flood warnings for northern NSW

Premier Dominic Perrottet says 11 flood warnings are current in northern NSW and an evacuation alert has been issued along the Clarence River near Maclean.

AAP · Feb 27, 2022

Flood warning for Lismore amid fears levee could overtop, evacuation ordered for Tumbulgum

Emergency services will resume their search on Monday for a man who may have been swept into a drain in fast-moving floodwaters near the centre of Lismore amid fears flood levee could overtop.

ABC News · Feb 27, 2022

Floods in south-east Queensland and northern NSW: what has happened and which areas could be hit next?

Eight people have now died, with at least two more missing as major flooding hits Brisbane, Lismore, Murwillumbah and Gympie

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2022

Lismore council returning land to traditional owners despite opposition

Attempt to pause historic handback of land defeated, but lack of prior consultation leaves ‘bad taste’ in many peoples’ mouths

The Guardian - AU · Feb 20, 2022