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Riverland flooding turning lives upside down before River Murray peak even arrives

Matt Irvine and his family have to use a boat to get to and from work and school as the River Murray rises ahead of its expected peak later this month. Other residents are getting ready for a long time away while their homes are underwater.

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Lake Bonney closed off from Murray River at Barmera as Riverland flood peak approaches

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River Murray flows to reach 220 gigalitres a day by the end of the year

Up to 180 gigalitres a day is already flowing into the River Murray with people in the Riverland being told to expect between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day by the end of the year.

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Call for more SA flood money, troops

Riverland residents impacted by River Murray flooding need more help, the South Australian opposition says.

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Flood-affected Murray River tourist plea

Tourism operators along the Murray River are crying out for visitors, with reduced summer bookings hampering their flood recovery efforts.

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Oxygen-starved Murray crayfish returned to the river revitalised after 'spa' experience in NSW Riverina

Hundreds of oxygen-starved Murray crayfish plucked from floodwaters have been returned to the river after undergoing an amazing transformation.

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Murray River towns could see brown tap water for months in wake of floods

Moama’s council forced to reassure residents water is filtered and safe to drink after complaints over colour on social media

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JEV vaccine eligibility expanded in Riverland but concerns surprise power outages may spoil jabs

Thousands more people will be eligible for a vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus as the River Murray continues to rise in South Australia, but a pharmacist warns that power outages may spoil the vaccines.

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More money to help house SA flood victims

River Murray flood victims will have access to more funds for emergency accommodation, SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has announced.

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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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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.

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Renmark readies as SA flood peak looms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Peter Malinauskas have visited the South Australian town of Renmark which is expecting record flood levels.

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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.

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SA floodwaters stall, peak to hit later

The latest forecasts on flooding down the Murray River in SA have indicated the first peak in water flows will now hit about two weeks later than first thought.

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Levee banks in River Murray communities raised, patched up just in time for SA flood peak

After a mad dash "working around the clock" to build levees, towns are bracing as later this week 70,000 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of water will flow through daily.

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More than 400 homes in SA flood path

Hundreds of homes are among 4000 South Australian properties set to be flooded along the Murray with authorities to contact residents about emergency plans.

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Premier backs 'tough calls' over flooding

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says the decision to leave some properties along the Murray at the mercy of the rising waters are tough calls.

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SA's second Murray peak to go even higher

Premier Peter Malinauskas says a second peak in the Murray River flows in South Australia will go higher than a first peak likely to hit in early December.

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Murray River tourism operators face 'devastating' holiday season amid flood cancellations

It's supposed to be approaching the busiest time of year for River Murray tourism operators, but water levels need to recede before repairs can be made and there's no telling when that will happen.

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SA govt help for flood-hit river residents

The South Australian government has announced a major assistance package for residents along the Murray set to be hit by floods as water levels rise.

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Murray River floods may not recede until 2023, sparking concern for residents

Residents who decide to stay in flood-affected towns along the river are warned they may be stuck for months and sewerage systems could back into homes.

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Birds are back, crops are growing – but is the Murray Darling Basin plan working?

It is 10 years since the $13bn scheme was launched to restore the 1,500km system, and with it comes intensive debate about whether it is on track

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SA braces for new floods emergency

South Australia has declared a major emergency in response to rising water levels down the Murray which will flood thousands of properties.

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Native fish suffocating as parts of Murray-Darling Basin turn toxic from unprecedented floodwaters

The unprecedented floodwaters have led to the highest water flows in years across the Murray-Darling basin, yet native fish are dying — and the situation is expected to worsen.

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Murray River flood fears increase in SA

The latest forecast has once again raised the expected volume of water flow down the Murray in SA, increasing the number of properties likely to be flooded.

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