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More warnings in place for NSW as severe storms strike Queensland – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

Aid pledge as flood death toll reaches 17 across NSW and Queensland

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the damage from floods that have devastated the east coast of Australia is more akin to a cyclone.

AAP · Mar 5, 2022

Perrottet defends NSW flood response amid Lismore anger as Qld death toll rises

Premier vows not ‘to spare a dollar’ in recovery but residents increasingly frustrated by slow rollout of support

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2022

NSW is being hit by a one-two of east coast lows. But aren't those a winter thing?

It was Western Sydney’s turn for a drenching this week, as the region was hit by an east coast low – the infamous storm systems that periodically bring heavy rainfall to the New South Wales coast.

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2022

Half of eligible NSW population boosted

More than half of NSW's eligible population have received booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as the state reports more than 10,000 new cases and 10 deaths.

AAP · Mar 4, 2022

Latrobe's mayor 'frustrated' by construction delays of town's levee following 2016 floods

Latrobe residents watching the devastation of the Queensland and New South Wales' floods have turned their attention to their town's long-promised flood mitigation project.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

NSW floods: Premier says not a dollar will be spared in effort to rebuild Lismore, Northern Rivers region

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the scenes on the ground in Lismore are "overwhelming" as he pledges ongoing support to the devastated Northern Rivers region.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

NSW, Queensland floods updates: Volunteers trek supplies to flood-hit residents lacking phone reception, water and electricity - as it happened

Following a slight reprieve, more rain is set to hit New South Wales, while in Brisbane, 13,000 volunteers are expected to form the "Mud Army 2.0" to help with clean-up efforts.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022

Queensland records 11th flood death; Australia reports 48 Covid deaths – as it happened

Queensland announces financial support of $558.5m for flood-hit communities as insurance claims estimated to hit $1bn. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2022

Fresh arrest warrants issued for convicted sex abuser Charles Batham, NSW police confirm

NSW police issue fresh arrest warrants amid a string of new abuse allegations as an ABC investigation uncovers the lies and double life that allowed fugitive paedophile Charles Batham to evade capture.

ABC News · Mar 4, 2022