Noted Legends Melb Sikhs Drove A Huge 34Hrs To Feed Flood-Affected Communities In NSW Four volunteers drove from Melbourne to the Lismore area and more are en route. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 2, 2022
Beware the moonless, starless, bible-black night And wait, is that Western Australia opening its border? The Canberra Times · Mar 2, 2022
NRL cancels season launch, establishes relief fund for flood-affected grassroots clubs in NSW, Queensland The league calls off its public launch as it decides to use the funds to assist grassroots clubs in northern NSW and south-east Queensland affected by flooding. ABC News · Mar 2, 2022
Australia evacuates tens of thousands as heavy rains threaten Sydney Tens of thousands of Sydney residents were ordered to evacuate in the night on Wednesday as major flooding hit the western fringe of the city of 5 million, with torrential rain continuing to batter Australia's east coast. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
NSW flood: Sydney residents in west and north-west evacuate as Warragamba Dam spills Residents in Camden, Chipping Norton, Georges Hall, Lansvale, Milperra, Moorebank, Warwick Farm and other suburbs told to evacuate with thousands more preparing to leave The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
Preselection peace deal blocked by NSW Liberals executive but could form basis of federal intervention Proposal to parachute candidates into remaining federal seats supported by factional leaders and will likely be put to the federal party on Friday The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
More NSW students at home over virus fears More people are opting to homeschool according to the NSW education department, who said most students who had not returned had "underlying health conditions". AAP · Mar 2, 2022
Lismore businesses that couldn’t afford insurance premiums face huge flood damage bills Australians ‘will have to retreat’ from living in high-risk flooding areas, says insurance expert The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
‘Nothing to sell’: Queensland and NSW flood waters hit supermarkets and grocery supplies Coles and Woolworths introduce purchase limits in affected regions as stocks dwindle The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
More than 10,000 NSW teachers quit in 2021 The NSW education minister insists there is no crisis in the ranks, despite more than 10,000 teachers leaving the profession last year. AAP · Mar 2, 2022
COVID mask mandates might be largely gone but here are 5 reasons to keep wearing yours Mask mandates in most indoor settings have been dropped in New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT, with Queensland to follow later this week. The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022
Australia east coast floods: how to help those affected in NSW and Queensland Whether assisting for the long-term or just in the immediate aftermath, here are practical ways you can aid people impacted by flooding The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022
NSW flood toll rises, amid first Sydney evacuation orders Two more people have been confirmed dead in the flood crisis engulfing NSW, as greater Sydney braces for its own "life-threatening" deluge. The New Daily · Mar 2, 2022
Consent education set for update in NSW Consent education is set for a major update in NSW schools, with the topic to be clearly taught from kindergarten onwards, the education minister says. AAP · Mar 2, 2022
The Conversation · Mar 2, 2022 'One of the most extreme disasters in colonial Australian history': climate scientists on the floods and our future risk The deluge dumped on southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales this week has been catastrophic. Floodwaters peaked at around 14.4 metres high in Lismore – two metres higher than the city’s previous record.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 Evacuation orders for several Sydney suburbs as city's rivers flood Flood evacuation orders are issued for several areas in Western Sydney as heavy rain pelts NSW and the city faces a "tough night".
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 Fijian abattoir workers, Melbourne's Sikh community assist in NSW flood zone A group of Fijian men and members of Melbourne's Sikh community are rescuing and cooking for people in flood-affected northern New South Wales.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2022 ‘A jetski turned up with Mick Fanning on it’: world champion surfer ferries locals through NSW floods Murwillumbah pharmacist determined to get to work to distribute medication asked for help on social media
AAP · Mar 2, 2022 NSW Education Minister slams 'conspiracy' Sarah Mitchell has leapt to the defence of staff who told NSW budget estimates that questions over a possible rail shutdown did not need "political engagement".
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 Economy bounces back from Delta lockdowns with strong growth at the end of 2021 Australia's economy just posted its equal-best quarter of economic growth in nearly 46 years as it bounced back from the east-coast Delta lockdowns. But not everyone is cheering, with rising costs and supply shortages still hitting many businesses and consumers.
The New Daily · Mar 2, 2022 Woolworths, Coles purchase limits hit flood-affected stores Woolworths and Coles stores in flood-affected areas of Queensland and New South Wales have introduced purchase limits on several products.
AAP · Mar 2, 2022 Liberals seek to end NSW candidate impasse With a federal election expected in May, there are moves to finalise Liberal candidates for NSW seats after weeks of factional infighting and court action.
ABC News · Mar 2, 2022 BOM warns of more wet weather, dangerous conditions as east coast low looms off NSW East coast lows have wrought historic destruction in the past and with this system set to coincide with the highest astronomical tides of the year, warnings are in place for much of the state.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2022 Ballina flood: thousands of homes impacted with ‘peak to continue for a number of hours’ Mayor of northern NSW town calls for help, saying water ‘is still coming full force towards us’
The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022 Sudden mould outbreak after all this rain? You’re not alone – but you are at risk Recent torrential rain along the east coast of Australia has sparked renewed fears of mould in people’s homes, which can cause dangerous health problems. Many flood-affected residents in northern New South Wales and Queensland will also be contending with mould as part of the post-flood cleanup.