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Soil and water testing underway in flood-ravaged Rochester over contamination concerns

As illness spreads in Rochester, the Environmental Protection Authority is testing water and soil to see how flood victims are being impacted.

ABC News

Flood-affected Rochester residents on life in former COVID quarantine hub in Mickleham

Since they were forced to flee Rochester, Tracey Kisvarda and her husband Ian have been living in Melbourne's Mickleham facility. So what's it like?

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‘I’m not leaving’: Rochester renters sent eviction notices after floods are hitting back

Property management company says it’s legally required but tenants such as Tammy Gavin, and her four children and grandson, just want to be home

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Best places to live when you can work from anywhere

In 2022, life began to feel somewhat “normal” again: Audiences are flocking to live shows, concerts and sporting events; airports bustle with travelers; kids are attending school. But one piece of your routine might still look quite different than the pre-pandemic era: Where you’re working.

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Infections from floodwater rise in Victoria as mould, gastro and mozzies wreak havoc

Residents in flood-ravaged Victorian towns are now dealing with a new set of challenges, including mould, gastro and the threat of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Whitmer, Dixon duel over abortion, COVID orders, gas tax in final debate

ROCHESTER, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Tudor Dixon dueled over the issue of abortion, again fielding questions on the critical issue, at the start of their second and final debate in Oakland County.

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Rising costs and abortion access top voter concerns in key New Hampshire Senate race

In a race that could decide the fate of the Senate, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc, a Republican who falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.

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Rochester sewer network 'partially operational' but flood damage expected to cost millions

Thousands of residents are yet to return to their Rochester homes but a directive not to flush toilets has been lifted as the town's sewerage network is partially restored.

ABC News

Displacement and disbelief in flood-hit Rochester as residents survey the damage

Volunteers call for more assistance before rains return, saying community spirit is heartening but ‘only goes so far’

The Guardian - AU

Floods destroy Victorian town Rochester's sewerage system, Coliban Water urges residents not to flush toilets

The majority of this town's pump stations and sewer network are underwater, with only portable toilets available for use.

ABC News

Minnesota gubernatorial candidates to face off in 2nd debate

The only televised debate between Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen is taking place in Rochester

The Independent UK

ADF to double its assistance to flood victims as Victorian premier warns disaster is ‘far from over’

Evacuation orders are current for Echuca and Barmah on the Murray River, Kerang on the Loddon, and Rochester on the Campaspe

The Guardian - AU

As floods threaten Echuca, a fellow Victorian warned: ‘Sandbag to worst-case scenario, then go higher’

Time will tell whether the water takes us over. But perhaps the biggest risk is complacency or denial

The Guardian - AU

'Too late to leave' for residents of Shepparton, Orrvale as rivers set to peak Monday

The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise.

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Flood crisis worsens in Victoria's north

Victoria has been hit for widespread flooding, with more than 600 homes and businesses inundated and dozens of people rescued fro the rising water.

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Victoria floods: Shepparton and Mooroopna ‘too late to leave’ as man found dead in Rochester backyard

Victorian authorities warn flooded rivers yet to peak and prepare for one of the largest evacuation operations in the state’s history

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Shepparton residents on high alert as flooding continues to devastate regional Victoria

Regional communities remain on high alert as flood waters continue to rise and put homes and businesses at risk.

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Victorians on high alert as rivers peak

Rain is expected to ease in Victoria but forecasters have urged people to heed warnings as water flows downstream and rivers peak.

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Tribune News Service

Mayo Clinic expert offers tips on how to keep joints healthy as you age

ROCHESTER, Minn. — For joints to work well, they need cartilage, a slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, acts like a shock absorber, and helps joints move smoothly. Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon, says many people lose cartilage as they age, but it does…

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Rain across Victoria expected to cause flooding, evacuations in worst-hit areas

Residents in flood-prone areas of Central Victoria are sandbagging properties with the swollen Campaspe, Avoca and Loddon river catchments expected to be areas of deepest concern.

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US city to pay Daniel Prude family $12m after arrest death

Prude, an unarmed Black man, died after Rochester police put a hood over his head and held him down in March 2020.

The Independent UK

City of Rochester to pay $12m settlement over death of Daniel Prude during police restraint

‘It would have cost taxpayers even more to litigate, and would have placed a painful toll on our community,’ Mayor Malik Evans says

The Independent UK

Rochester reaches $12M settlement for Daniel Prude's kids

Rochester officials have agreed to pay $12 million to the children of Daniel Prude, a Black man who died after police held him down until he stopped breathing after encountering him running naked through the snowy streets of the upstate New York city

Dynamite News

Health: Study finds hay fever associated with asthma in children

According to a study of schoolchildren conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, the majority of children with asthma also reported experiencing allergic rhinitis, generally known as hay fever. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Nerf, Catan and bingo are among the new finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame

The 12 nominees for the collection at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y., run the gamut from Breyer horses and Phase 10 to toys with centuries of history, like spinning tops and piñatas.

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