The Latest Breaking News from Flood

As we write from New South Wales’ Northern Rivers region, other parts of eastern Australia are facing conditions that recall uncomfortable memories from the 2017 floods and those in March this year. Many people are fatigued and still coming to terms with those devastating natural disasters.

Australian authorities warned on Tuesday that flood-affected areas in the country's southeast were set for more rain, as emergency services issued a fresh batch of evacuation orders.

Hydrologist says flood levels similar to last year but this time the water has nowhere to go, prolonging the disaster

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

Ubon Ratchathani is facing the worst flooding in its history, which has affected the lives of thousands of people as well as the economy of the province.

Flood damage is worsening regional Victoria's housing crisis, pushing some households into homelessness, advocacy groups say.

This year's floods should not be compared to the floods of 2011, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.

Major flooding is continuing along a number of rivers in northern Victoria and much of New South Wales, as further rain and thunderstorms threaten to increase the flood threat for eastern and south-east Australia.

The 16 children and 9 adults had become trapped by rising flood waters and rushing rivers

NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says disaster funding is available for the agricultural industry and discussions have taken place with the federal government about more financial support.

Echuca resident Elisha is determined to save her aunt's house, which is on the wrong side of the town's 2.5km-long flood levee. In Kerang, a local says most people are in good spirits as they wait for floodwaters to recede.