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My favourite fictional character: the crazed, compelling voice of William's Trevor's 40something photographer Ivy Eckdorf

Although I have been a long-time fan of the Irish writer William Trevor, it was only in 2016 – amid the flood of tributes following his death – that I first heard of what has become one of my favourite novels, Mrs Eckdorf in O’Neill’s Hotel.

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Australians feeling the heat on Boxing Day

Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.

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SA community told to shelter in place

Floodwaters have cut off a community east of Adelaide with emergency services telling locals to shelter in place.

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SA Christmas flood warning as levels rise

Heavy rainfall has caused flash flooding in parts of South Australia and the Northern Territory, putting a damper on Christmas plans for thousands of residents.

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River Murray flooding expected to peak on Boxing Day and be at low range of predictions

The River Murray flood is expected to peak in Renmark in the next 48 to 72 hours, with hopes water levels will be lower than first predicted.

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Victoria Highway impassable, Timber Creek outstations flooded by former tropical cyclone Ellie

Police are forced to conduct a number of rescues amid flooding in western parts of the Northern Territory, as the remnants of former tropical cyclone Ellie move inland.

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One in 50-year flood lashes remote NT town

Flood warnings are in place for parts of the Northern Territory as ex-tropical cyclone Ellie brings heavy rain to the state.

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Queensland flood victims at Somerset blame council's poor water infrastructure for 'devastating' February flooding

Mr Duffy is among residents in Queensland's Somerset region who blame their local council for worsening the region's flood crisis due to poor infrastructure.

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Harold Casement's dive to plug Riverland stormwater drains in 1956 flood a model for 2022

After four hours immersed in icy cold floodwater fixing a stormwater drain in Renmark, lockmaster and diver Harold Casement surfaced as a hero, with his activities a precursor to those currently underway in the Riverland to help protect townships.

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Eugowra community keeps Christmas spirit alive after devastating NSW floods

A catastrophic flood wiped out most of the Eugowra township in early November, but the community is determined Christmas celebrations will still go ahead.

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Shoppers struggle in flood water as rain batters Merseyside

Heavy rain is expected to continue this afternoon

Liverpool Echo

Emergency warning issued as water flow reaches major flood level along South Australia's River Murray

South Australia's State Emergency Service says people living in the warning area should prepare for flooding and consider leaving, as water flow into the state reaches the major flood level.

ABC News

Flood-displaced Victorians told to vacate temporary shelter next year despite many having nowhere to go

These flood-damaged homes won't be habitable for 18 months, but Emergency Recovery Victoria says the temporary accommodation runs out in August as the shelter is only a "short-term solution".

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SA to keep river communities connected

The South Australian government says it will do everything it can to help keep Murray River communities connected during the flood emergency.

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Anthony Albanese announces greater Commonwealth support for NSW flood zones

The federal government commits an extra $182.2 million to help people in New South Wales who have become displaced or homeless because of the recent floods.

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Flood and fire-prone communities turn to UHF CB radio networks in disaster preparation

Almost all modern telecommunications systems, including mobile phones and internet, rely on land-based infrastructure networks that can be damaged in fires and floods.

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Residents along Maribyrnong River still out of homes after flooding in Melbourne's west

More than two months on from the flooding in Melbourne's west, some residents are still dealing with the fallout and living in temporary accommodation as they wait for their homes to be repaired.

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Insurance policies cancelled and premiums increase in Riverland ahead of flood peak

A woman in South Australia's flood zone had her home insurance cancelled just weeks before the peak was due to hit, only to have it reinstated after the ABC contacted her insurance company.

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State and federal governments sign off on more than $180 million of support for NSW flood victims

Flood-ravaged parts of NSW are to receive an early Christmas present with $182 million worth of funding unlocked to get them back into their damaged homes more than a month after the disaster.

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More levee failures as Murray peak nears

The South Australian State Emergency Service says levees have failed across Murray River communities as floodwaters continue to rise.

ABC News

Riverland family waits out flooding, protected by makeshift levee around Gurra Gurra home

The Schultz family are among many Riverland residents and businesses building their own levees to protect themselves from the rising River Murray.

The Independent UK

Pakistan's premier urges global aid for 20M flood victims

Pakistan’s prime minister is urging the international community to give his country desperately needed aid to help 20 million flood victims survive the harsh winter

Bangkok Post

5 dead, over 70,000 evacuated in Malaysia floods

At least five people were killed and over 70,000 rushed to evacuation centres in Malaysia after monsoon-triggered floods inundated the country's north, authorities said Wednesday.

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Owners face uncertainty as levee breach floods Kingston-on-Murray Caravan Park

The owner of the flooded Kingston-on-Murray Caravan Park says initial predictions of a lower level flood than that which transpired have let down people like her.

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Wong says ‘the ice thaws, but slowly’ ahead of talks – as it happened

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