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Rising rivers force more Sydney flood evacuations as rain eases

Hundreds more Sydney residents were ordered to leave their homes on Friday, some for the second time in a month, as rivers burst their banks even as an intense weather system that dumped more than a month's rainfall over a few hours began to ease.

Reuters

Verry Elleegant set for crowning moment

Verry Elleegant, runner-up in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes for the past two seasons, is ready to deliver in the richest race of the Sydney autumn carnival.

AAP

Chris Dawson set to face trial for murder after High Court threw out special leave application

Former Sydney teacher Chris Dawson is set to be tried for the alleged murder of his wife in 1982, after the High Court threw out his application for a hearing.

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Brand or church? How Hillsong is facing a day of reckoning

Several years of scandals and a culture of secrecy has led to calls for an overhaul of the global Pentecostal megachurch

The Guardian - AU

Almost 1 In 3 Sydney Trains Were Late In March But Sure, Charge Me $4.55 For A One Way Trip

At this point 5 minutes late is on time.

Pedestrian.tv

NSW floods: man’s body found in south-west Sydney as rivers expected to reach major flood levels

Wet weather and flooding continues, with schools closed and residents ordered to evacuate as torrential rain falls on Sydney and already saturated catchments

The Guardian - AU

NSW flooding updates: Man dies in submerged car in Cobbitty, south-west of Sydney

A man is found dead in his car in floodwaters in the town of Cobbitty, south-west of Sydney. Catch up on the day's developments.

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Expansion of trade, economy in India, Australia to provide huge opportunities for students: Piyush Goyal

SYDNEY: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the trade pact between India and Australia would help expand the economies of both countries, thus providing huge opportunities for students.

The Times of India

NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered

A man has died in floodwaters southwest of Sydney as continued flooding after days of torrential rain prompts fresh evacuation orders across the city.

AAP

Anna Karenina review – this striking, steamy, seductive ballet is a masterpiece

The Australian Ballet, SydneyYuri Possokhov’s beautiful and distilled version of Leo Tolstoy’s epic tale sees the magnificent Robyn Hendricks in the titular role, alongside rising star Callum Linnane as Count Vronksy

The Guardian - AU

Scientists develop robot nose that can sniff out cheap and expensive whisky

Developed in Sydney, Australia, in trials the prototype was able to spot differences between six whiskies by their brand names, regions, and styles in less than four minutes

Daily Mirror

Labor candidate withdraws over eligibility

Section 44 citizenship concerns have forced Labor's candidate in the federal seat of Hughes in Sydney to withdraw.

AAP

Beachgoers say 'alien creature from deep' with weird teeth and lips washed up in storm

Locals of Sydney's Bondi Beach were left baffled by the creature after it washed up on Tuesday, leaving many to speculate as to its true identity with some saying it could be a shark

Daily Mirror

Thousands evacuated as Sydney hit by month’s worth of rain in a night

Sydney was pummelled by torrential rain on Thursday as authorities warned thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.

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The Guardian - AU

Section 44 strikes again: Labor candidate for Hughes quits race due to Greek citizenship concerns

Local teacher Peter Tsambalas was preselected unopposed by ALP branch members in January to contest south Sydney seat

Al Jazeera

Sydney evacuates thousands as torrential rain hits east coast

About 1226.8mm of rain has fallen on Sydney already this year, beating its annual average.

Pedestrian.tv

Parts Of NSW Flooded Again And The Pics & Videos Prove We Live In A Sodden Hellscape

Great!

AAP

Alleged killer distressed at mum's death

A Sydney woman now accused of murdering her mother two decades ago was "extremely emotionally upset", a paramedic has told a jury

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The Conversation

Another day, another flood: preparing for more climate disasters means taking more personal responsibility for risk

Sydney is bracing for flash floods and landslides as the city yet again endures a disastrous downpour, with a month’s worth of rain falling in just 24 hours and evacuation orders issued. The rain is forecast to continue all week.

Pedestrian.tv

Sydneysiders Are Now Battling Leeches (!!!) In All This Wetness Which Absolutely Fucken Sucks

First it was spiders and now it's these glug slug bastards.

Reuters

Sydney asks thousands to evacuate as heavy rains cause flash floods

Torrential rain pummelled Australia's east coast on Thursday with Sydney receiving nearly a month's rain overnight, turning suburban roads into rivers and triggering evacuations as authorities warn of more rain through the day.

ABC News

NSW rain updates: Flood evacuation orders for Camden, Woronora, Chipping Norton, Bonnet Bay

Heavy rainfall in NSW will not ease until this evening and moderate rain will continue over the weekend with major flooding expected in parts of the state. Look back on how the day unfolded.

The Guardian - AU

Nepean River forecast to exceed 1988 levels as flash flooding in Sydney forces evacuations

SES responds to 700 requests for assistance as Sydney exceeds annual rainfall in just over three months

The Guardian - AU

Major NSW flood warnings and evacuation orders in place as heavy rain continues – as it happened

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ABC News

Evacuation orders issued, homes isolated in Sydney as torrential rain causes flash flooding

Hundreds of residents across Sydney's south and south-west face a sleepless night as a number of evacuation orders are still active.

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