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NSW State Emergency Service issues prepare-to-evacuate order for parts of Menindee

In a dramatic contrast to the fish kills of 2018-19, the SES has given residents in Menindee a prepare-to-evacuate order due to flooding, but some locals say they have received mixed messages from authorities.

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'I felt totally useless': Main street inundated in flash flood

Gunning residents were left shocked on Monday night as the main street flooded, causing damage which may take months to clean.

The Canberra Times

Disease warning as Victoria cleans up

Rescues continue in floodwaters near the Victorian-NSW border even as weather conditions ease, if only temporarily.

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NSW Riverina, Southern Tablelands flash flooding, renewed river rises cause chaos

Heavy rain and strong winds cause dangerous flash flooding and rapid river rises in parts of central and southern NSW.

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New South Wales town of Mungindi prepares for possible three-week isolation as Moree washes the mud away

Indigenous communities can be left behind in natural disaster preparedness but SES volunteer Marley Blair has pledged not to let that happen to the small border town of Mungindi, which could soon be cut off for up to three weeks.

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‘I love you all!’: boy sucked into stormwater drain in Melbourne praises rescuers after amazing escape

Boy, 11, was riding bike when sucked into drain and under road before he managed to grab on to metal grate when his helmet caught

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NSW towns prepare for more flooding

Floodwaters travelling downstream remain a concern for many NSW communities as the state experiences a bout of clear weather over the weekend.

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We spoke to the exhausted flood-response teams in the Hunter Valley. Here's what they need when the next floods strike

People living in the Hunter region of New South Wales know all too well the devastation disasters can bring. After enduring the 2019-2020 horror bushfire season, La Niña settled in for three wet summers and residents experienced back-to-back floods.

The Conversation

Camel the latest animal to be rescued by emergency service personnel during NSW floods

In addition to Gina the camel, trained emergency service officers have helped rescue and evacuate a wallaby, dogs, and even chickens.

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Outback Queensland community rallies after town’s only grocery destroyed by fire overnight

After becoming isolated for weeks at a time due to recent flooding, Thargomindah’s only general store has been destroyed by fire. Owner Donna Humphris says the offers for assistance she has received from residents have reminded her why she loves the town.

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NSW floods: Deniliquin residents face nervous wait for more rain as river continues to rise

Locals say they have never seen so many SES vehicles and army troops but feel uneasy due to a lack of information

The Guardian - AU

Major shake-up of Queensland's emergency services sees budgets and frontline workers boosted

The Queensland government announces a restructure of the state's fire and emergency services, with hundreds of additional staff and a $400 million boost over four years.

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Buildings evacuated as flash flood hits Cooma

The SES have launched an appeal for volunteers to help fill sandbags

The Canberra Times

Moree assesses flood damage as the Murray River peaks in Echuca with more wet weather on the way

Woman’s body found in flood waters, as heavy rainfall continues across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland

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Police search for missing 19yo Tea Wright-Finger at Richmond in north-west Queensland

Police, SES volunteers, council staff and helicopters are involved in a major land and air search for a 19-year-old woman missing in "challenging terrain" east of Mount Isa.

Newcastle Herald

Flood warning for Hunter River and Wollombi Brook

A flood watch for minor to major flooding is current for Wollombi Brook and the Lower Hunter River.

AAP

Rain brings flooding to SA regions

South Australia's SES has issued a watch and act message for a mid-north town amid localised flooding.

ABC News

Floods live updates: NSW endures flash flooding as Victorian towns brace for Murray River to peak

Heavy rain has caused flash flooding and river rises in several towns across New South Wales overnight, while Victorian communities brace for the Murray River to peak. Follow the live updates.

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Flood Watch and Act message issued for Stockport with flash flooding possible from heavy rain

A flood Watch and Act message remains in place for Stockport, north of Adelaide, because of a high risk the Light and Gilbert rivers could flood.

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The Loop: Boris Johnson pulls out of UK leadership race, Pelosi says Trump won't show at hearing, and Russia's defence chief in 'dirty bomb' warning — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

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Victorian floodwater peaks at isolated Kerang while Murray River continues rise at Echuca

The Loddon River peaks at Kerang but is expected to remain at major levels for days, while the Murray River continues to creep higher at communities around Echuca.

AAP

Levees tested as Vic flood peaks arrive

Flood waters have peaked in the cut-off northern Victorian town of Kerang, while Echuca residents brace for the Murray River to hit its high.

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Murray At Highest Level In More Than 100 Years At Echuca As East Coast Preps For More Floods

Meanwhile Lismore & Northern NSW is set for major flooding.

ABC News

Why has it been so hard to predict the Murray River's flood peak in Echuca and Moama?

Over the past week, the forecast peaks of the raging rivers at several towns have been revised and updated a number of times, in some cases removing or adding whole days to the timeline. Here's why authorities are finding it hard to predict.

Newcastle Herald

'Stay informed' alert issued for Singleton, Maitland, Raymond Terrace as more rain forecast

The State Emergency Service issued an alert Saturday afternoon for residents of Singleton, Maitland and Raymond Terrace to keep informed about possible flooding along the Hunter River at the weekend.

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