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Inland 'tsunami' destroys NSW town of Eugowra, one person dead

Residents of a central western NSW town climbed on their roofs and clung onto trees as a "wall of water" killed at least one person and destroyed hundreds of homes.

ABC News

Central NSW braced for more flooding as Lachlan River set to hit 70-year-high level

Forbes braced for second inundation ina fortnight as woman’s body found in Eugowra flood waters after ‘wall of water’ decimates NSW town

The Guardian - AU

Search for missing man suspended, Condobolin flood levels at record high, Forbes to hit 70-year peak

The search for a missing man at Eugowra is due to resume on Thursday morning, as residents of Condobolin in NSW’s Central West residents prepare for the Lachlan River to reach a record high of 7.6 metres and Forbes braces for its highest flood level in 70 years.

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Missing woman's body found in floodwaters

NSW Police believe they have found the body of a 60-year-old woman missing from the central-western town of Eugowra, which was devastated by flooding.

AAP

Why is so much of Australia flooding right now?

Full dams and saturated soil from three consecutive years of La Niña events leave a landscape with little ability to absorb more rain

The Guardian - AU

Australians rescued from rooftops as floods sweep New South Wales

Eastern Australia is in the grip of a fourth flood crisis this year amid a rare multi-year La Nina weather phenomenon.

Al Jazeera

Australia floods: Hundreds rescued by helicopter in New South Wales after extreme rainfall

Emergency services have carried out the biggest flood rescue operation in New South Wales’ history

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Folks Are Sharing Harrowing Vids Of Their Soaked Towns As Flooding In Central West NSW Worsens

The Wyngala Dam is releasing a record of 230,000 megalitres (!!!) a day.

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Waters again threaten Australia town flooded 2 weeks ago

Around 1,000 people have been told to evacuate a town in eastern Australia expecting its second flood in two weeks

The Independent UK

Forbes flooding: hundreds of homes under threat as NSW floods crisis worsens

Emergency services say they are mounting one of the biggest ever flood responses in the state’s history

The Guardian - AU

Australians rescued from rooftops as torrential rain ravages rural towns

Hundreds of residents in flood-ravaged Australia's southeast were rescued by helicopter and boat after rivers rose rapidly on Tuesday, cutting off entire towns and inundating houses, highways, bridges and farms.

Reuters

NSW flood disaster response declared largest ever, as international volunteers arrive to help

The State Emergency Services commissioner declares New South Wales' flood crisis response the largest ever, as international volunteers arrive to help. Meanwhile, searches are underway for two people missing in the Central West.

ABC News

Vic flood threat continues

Flooding across Victoria is set to continue through the week after already-full waterways and catchments were put to the test over the weekend.

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Two missing in flood-hit NSW town

Emergency crews are in the midst of an urgent search for a man and a woman believed to have gone missing during severe flooding in the NSW town of Eugowra.

The Guardian - AU

Friends and family struggle to locate loved ones in Eugowra as flood waters rise

As residents are helicoptered to safety from the isolated town, a community rallies to give hope

ABC News

Promised RFS chopper arrives briefly in Coffs Harbour before heading to flooded central-west NSW

The $6-million RFS chopper is delivered to its new base in Coffs Harbour and is deployed almost immediately to assist the central-west New South Wales flood response.

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Intense thunderstorms, flash flooding spark rooftop rescues in parts of south-eastern Australia

More than 100 people are rescued from rooftops by ADF and SES helicopters in Eugowra in western NSW as flash flooding strikes Australia's south east amid a forecast for rising rivers and snow.

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Reuters

Flash floods in Australia's southeast cut off inland towns

Heavy rain triggered flash floods that cut off some inland towns in Australia's southeast on Monday, with fresh evacuation warnings issued for thousands of rural residents.

The Canberra Times

SES advises Gunning to monitor conditions after another deluge

Weekend rain has defied expectations of further extensive flooding.

Bangkok Post

Govt still 'unprepared' for floods

The government's management of the recent floods shows it is unprepared to cope with the looming threats from the climate crisis, experts say.

ABC News

Dozens of SES rescues as Victoria is hit by flash flooding from overnight rain

Victoria's State Emergency Service is inundated with calls for help as heavy rain overnight causes flash flooding and sparks concerns some rivers could return to major flood level.

ABC News

Thousands stranded in homes as flash flooding batters Central West NSW, Wyangala Dam spills at record rate

Spills from Wyangala Dam peaked at 230,000 megalitres a day and elsewhere thousands have been forced to leave their homes as flash flooding sweeps large parts of western NSW.

AAP

Flash flooding hits Victoria again

Residents were told to stay indoors after flash flooding in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, while more areas can now access disaster assistance.

The Guardian - AU

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