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Former NSW MP Ernest Wong 'corrupt': ICAC

A former NSW Labor MP engaged in serious corrupt conduct trying to cover up an illegal donation, the Independent Commission Against Corruption has found.

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Labor maintains big federal Newspoll lead and is likely to win in South Australia

This week’s Newspoll gives Labor a 55-45 lead over the Coalition, which is unchanged since the previous poll a fortnight ago.

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People flee to rooftops as 'weather bomb' submerges Australian towns

Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate as heavy rains smashed Australia's east coast on Monday, submerging towns and stranding residents on rooftops, with authorities warning of life-threatening flash floods.

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Lismore flood: hundreds rescued and thousands evacuated as NSW city hit by worst flooding in history

Rapidly rising flood waters inundate regional city, leaving people stranded on roofs, including local MP who had to be rescued by her electorate officer in a canoe

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Reward for info about NSW baby's death

People in the NSW regional city of Dubbo are being urged to help police investigating the suspicious death of a baby there nearly three years ago.

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Warning about mosquito-borne viruses in SA, Victoria and NSW after one person dies and seven sent to hospital

One person dies and seven others are badly affected by mosquito-borne viruses that are increasingly being detected in south-east Australia.

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NSW poised to dump $75m of Russian assets

NSW will sell at least $75 million of Russian assets, with Treasurer Matt Kean saying it's important for liberal democracies to stand with Ukraine.

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Eraring power station's closure to cut pollution, bring health and financial benefits, experts say

The early closure of coal-fired power stations is expected to prevent deaths, reduce asthma attacks, and save hundreds of millions of dollars in health costs.

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Morning mail: flooding claims lives, Russia’s nuclear forces on alert, worst TV puppets

Monday: Major flood warnings in place for NSW and Queensland as crisis claims seven lives. Plus: Australian children’s TV’s worst puppets

The Guardian - AU

Queensland and NSW weather updates: Brisbane River falling with the tide as Lismore deals with flood emergency — as it happened

The Brisbane River is falling with the tide after peaking at 3.5m overnight, but is expected to reach 3.7m in the morning, while Lismore floodwaters are receding after peaking short of the worst-case scenario.

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'White man's justice' letting Indigenous people down, retiring NSW Supreme Court top judge says

On the eve of his retirement, New South Wales Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Bathurst calls the court out for failing Indigenous people and dragging the chain on diversity.

ABC News

Lismore flood emergency sees people stranded on roofs, evacuation warning issued for entire NSW Northern Rivers

NSW's Emergency Services Minister says the state's Northern Rivers region is being hit by a "natural disaster of unprecedented proportions" as flood levels hit a new record.

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NSW flood crisis 'unprecedented': premier

The catastrophic flood crisis across northern NSW is expected to worsen as thousands of people are ordered to higher ground and many are left stranded.

AAP

NSW has 5856 COVID-19 cases, six deaths

NSW has reported 5856 COVID-19 cases and six deaths as more restrictions ease, with more workers expected to head back to their CBD offices.

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Major flood warning issued for Brisbane after ‘rain bomb’ unleashes havoc on south-east Queensland and northern NSW

Seventh person dies, with two more missing, and major flood warnings issued for Brisbane, Ipswich, Lismore and Grafton

AAP

Multiple flood warnings for northern NSW

Premier Dominic Perrottet says 11 flood warnings are current in northern NSW and an evacuation alert has been issued along the Clarence River near Maclean.

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Flood-hit NSW gets $200m support package

The federal and NSW governments are providing $200 million in support for the storm-hit NSW to assist in infrastructure and mental health initiatives.

The Canberra Times

ACT crossings closed after 'tropical air from the north' leads to heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall in the ACT has led to some crossings being closed for safety reasons.

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The weather system bringing floods to Australia will become more likely under climate change

The severe floods in southeast Queensland this week have forced hundreds of residents to flee the town of Gympie and have cut off major roads, after intense rain battered the state for several days. The rain is expected to continue today, and travel south into New South Wales.

AAP

Return to NSW normal not far off: premier

Despite NSW adding 6014 new infections to its COVID caseload, the premier is hopeful the changes will breath new life into central Sydney and other major CBDs.

The Guardian - AU

Floods in south-east Queensland and northern NSW: what has happened and which areas could be hit next?

Eight people have now died, with at least two more missing as major flooding hits Brisbane, Lismore, Murwillumbah and Gympie

The Guardian - AU

Many Queensland schools to close as ‘unpredictable’ weather continues – as it happened

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Rain records: how long will NSW and Queensland’s wet and humid weather last?

Floods have claimed lives and Sydney is experiencing its wettest summer in decades amid La Niña and climate change. Is this the new normal?

AAP

Help on the way, PM tells Queenslanders

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Queenslanders impacted by widespread flooding in the state's southeast can be assured the recovery has already begun.

AAP

Mask removal to boost recovery of cities

The NSW premier says the removal of masks in eastern states will help spur economic activity - because when Sydney goes well, so does the country, he says.

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