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Flood lessons from Australia

A look at what Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now.

Newsroom.co.nz

What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now

Australia and New Zealand have both faced a series of devastating floods triggered by climate change and the return of the La Niña weather pattern. So it makes sense that Australia has now sent disaster crews to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Conversation

Two elderly bushwalkers still missing in Blue Mountains

The police rescue squad and SES are continuing to search for two missing bushwalkers who went hiking in the NSW Blue Mountains five days ago.

AAP

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Yes at 46 per cent when Nicola Sturgeon quit with Labour support rising, poll finds

The National (Scotland)

Scottish independence support 'dropped to 2014 levels' in days before Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The final poll carried out before the First Minister announced her shock resignation found a growing generational gap among Scots over independence.

Daily Record

Support for Yes indyref vote at 46% before Sturgeon resigned – poll

Researchers noted there is a generational divide in support for a Yes vote.

The Independent UK

NSW weather: Sydney, Dubbo, Illawarra, Central Coast face massive clean-up after severe storm lashes state

A major clean-up is underway in several parts of New South Wales after heavy rain lashed much of the coast and some inland areas including Dubbo on Thursday.

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SA lifts Murray flooding emergency declaration

South Australia has revoked an emergency management declaration in response to flooding down the Murray River.

AAP

Severe storms lash NSW amid warnings of worse to come

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for dangerous slow-moving storms between Wollongong and Sydney with warnings of flash flooding.

AAP

Murray flooding breaches levee in SA

Murray flooding is still causing problems in South Australia with water breaching a levee southeast of Adelaide.

AAP

Flash flooding traps Sydney drivers in their cars after torrential rain hits city

SES called into action 19 times to free people from their vehicles and trains between Bankstown and the centre cancelled

The Guardian - AU

Rosedale bucks the trend of rural decline, welcoming new residents, business and ideas

As a sole ute trundles up the main street in this country town, you could be fooled into thinking it's just another small, sleepy Queensland village. But inside the pub, church, cafe and shops, big ideas are brewing.

ABC News

Illawarra bushwalker discovers dog in kennel at bottom of cliff; police investigating

The badly injured Australian bulldog was heard yelping from inside a kennel at the bottom of the Mount Ousley escarpment yesterday.

ABC News

NSW State Emergency Service under fire over management of major flooding at Forbes

Forbes endured weeks of destructive flooding in 2022. Its mayor is angry the SES chose to base itself in another town, deeming it "something you'd do in America, not in Australia".

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Rescue helicopters moved to NSW-Victorian border to help flooded river communities

Teams are keeping communities supplied with medications, animal feed and groceries via helicopter after emergency services moved their air base to the NSW-Victorian border.

ABC News

Body found in search for missing woman west of Brisbane

Police searching for a woman who went missing west of Brisbane 18 days ago, have found a body.

ABC News

Bushfires, floods, giant hail and cyclones: Severe weather prompting resilient home designs

After recovering from one disaster, and witnessing the devastation of others, SES first responder Eddie Cowie is doing everything he can to make his home more resilient.

ABC News

Flooding closes Mannum's main street as peak River Murray flow passes through South Australian town

Mannum's main street closes because of flooding just as the River Murray reaches its peak flow through the South Australian town.

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Premier visits flooded western NSW towns

Premier Dominic Perrottet has visited towns in the NSW's far west ahead of an expected flood peak higher than the previous 50-year-old record.

Newcastle Herald

How AJ was found: More than a year after the harrowing search, AJ Elfalak is home, safe and thriving

Kelly Elfalak says the three days her son went missing in remote Hunter bushland were the "worst time in my life", but she and her "beautiful boy" are now thriving.

ABC News

River Murray floods breach levees and threaten drinking water, as crews confront brown snakes

An aerial sand-bagging operation is underway to protect the supply of drinking water to almost 300 properties in South Australia, but crews working to bolster the local levee also have had a couple of unexpected challenges.

ABC News

Heavy rainfall causes flash flooding on Canberra's roads, damages homes and businesses

Emergency crews worked through the night after a sudden storm swept through the ACT, damaging homes and businesses.

ABC News

Victoria's SES and emergency services warn tourists to follow safety advice after spate of rescues

Victoria's SES and emergency services have reminded those exploring the outdoors this summer to be vigilant and mindful of their surroundings following a spate of rescues in recent weeks.

ABC News

Large Murray flooding funding package as more levee breaches hit South Australian farmers

Levees protecting dairy farms and other agricultural properties in South Australia's Murraylands have been breached, as the Premier announces what he says is the state's largest natural disaster support package.

ABC News

Large hail stones damage cars as severe storms cross Tasmania

Authorities warn of potential flooding and damage from "giant hail" as thunderstorms roll across Tasmania.

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