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NSW Planning Minister announces independent review into development in flood-prone areas

Planning Minister Anthony Roberts has announced an independent review of development in flood-prone parts of the state that opponents say could see people forced off their land.

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Vaccination and 'fogging mosquitoes' key tools for pig farmers tackling Japanese encephalitis

Farmers and piggery workers are getting vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis virus and abattoirs have increased spraying programs to kill mosquitoes in a bid to prevent the spread of the potentially deadly illness.

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Koala rescuers brace for NSW flood deaths

Koala rescuers in northern NSW say they have saved four joeys after the northern NSW floods disaster and are prepared for the discovery of more dead marsupials.

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Liberals select cardiologist for Dobell

The Liberal Party has chosen world-renowned cardiologist Michael Feneley as the candidate for the NSW federal seat of Dobell.

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Pilot flown from NSW chopper crash scene

The pilot of a helicopter that crashed in the NSW Snowy Mountains with four other men on board has been flown to hospital with serious injuries.

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Australia bans imports of Russian oil, petroleum, gas and coal – as it happened

Australia follows lead of US and UK with Russia sanctions; ‘We want tradies to come to Queensland,’ premier says. This blog is now closed

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Thousands more to live on flood plain on Sydney’s fringes if developments allowed to proceed

NSW government pausing new developments while it revises flood strategy but pressure to open up more land isn’t expected to recede

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Prince of Wales links Australia's floods to climate change in message of support to those affected in Queensland and NSW

The Prince of Wales releases a message support to people who have been affected by floods in Queensland and NSW this month, saying he has "great admiration for the resilience, courage and compassion of the Australian people".

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Record 10th-wicket stand gives WA hope

WA's tail has wagged healthily, giving them some hope in the one-day final against NSW at Melbourne's Junction Oval.

AAP

NSW has 14,034 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths

The number of new COVID-19 cases has decreased in NSW by more than 2200, but seven more people have died from the virus.

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Pleas for NSW flood survivors with disability to be prioritised for urgent housing, care

Disability service providers, carers and advocates say there's been a failure to address the needs of flood survivors living with disability, and are urging governments to make it a priority.

ABC News

National Emergency Declared As Flooding Continues To Ravage Australia

This is the second March in a row where heavy rains have brought flooding to coastal portions of Queensland and New South Wales.

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Morning mail: Mariupol ‘genocide’, Sydney Harbour turns brown, airfares soar

Friday: Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned a Russian attack on a children’s hospital. Plus: Pollution washed into NSW beaches could linger for days

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Mental health a post-flood priority: Hunt

A $31 million mental health package for flood-affected communities will focus on community resilience, psychological therapies and support for children.

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The Guardian - AU

Sydney Harbour turns brown as authorities warn against swimming after floods

Heavy rainfall can cause untreated sewage containing viruses and bacteria to flow into waterways posing health risks to swimmers

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‘We’ve run out of options here’: NSW flood disaster worsens housing crisis in northern rivers

Thousands of homes are unliveable in flood-ravaged towns that already struggled with accommodation shortages

The Guardian - AU

Queensland and NSW floods: what you can do to help affected communities

Is it better to donate to established charities such as the Red Cross or to crowdfunding campaigns? And should you give money, or goods?

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‘The virus can still wreak havoc’: NSW case numbers a reminder the pandemic isn’t over

Experts say case numbers rising in New South Wales is a sharp reminder the pandemic is not over and should not be treated as such.

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The Loop: Leaders worried by Omicron sub-variant, man with Japanese encephalitis fighting for life, and the new internet debate: wheels or doors?

Here's your TL;DR for this evening's news.

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Here's what we know about the Omicron sub-variant BA.2

We only had a few weeks to enjoy life without masks and restrictions before a new mutation landed on the scene. But should we be worried?

The Guardian - AU

NSW Liberals reopen nominations in Warringah in race to find candidate to run against Zali Steggall

State executive declines to back the only remaining nominee, Lincoln Parker, as preselection deadlock drags on

The Guardian - AU

Pressure grows on Airbnb to permit long-term rentals as NSW floods worsen housing crisis

Company to offer ‘free, temporary housing’ amid calls for emergency accommodation to avoid overcrowding in surviving homes

ABC News

Jackie's husband is fighting for his life after contracting Japanese encephalitis. It took weeks before he was diagnosed

The wife of a man in a critical condition with Japanese encephalitis is urging others to be aware of the early signs of the mosquito-borne virus.

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Puppy broker banned from selling animals for three years continued trading illegally

A puppy broker banned from operating a domestic animal business has allegedly been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of puppies under the nose of Victoria's enforcement agencies.

The Conversation

Distress can linger after disasters like floods. A mix of personality, family and community gives us clues

The Queensland and New South Wales floods are a powerful reminder that health crises and natural disasters can arrive without warning and wreak havoc on the lives of those affected.

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