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Not evacuating town where a woman died in 2016 floods was wrong call, former SES manager tells inquest

An inquest into the death of a woman who died in floodwaters in Tasmania's north-west seven years ago has heard the State Emergency Service's (SES) regional manager for the north-west ignored his colleagues' calls to evacuate the town.

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Longest New South Wales flood operation in SES history finally over after nearly six months

The largest and longest flood response operation on record from the New South Wales State Emergency Service has today come to a welcome end.

ABC News

Floods come to an end in NSW after record 177 days

The NSW SES has lifted its final flood warning, ending the longest flooding operation in the organisation's history.

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Evacuation advice 'ignored' in deadly Tasmanian floods

It was a mistake to not order the evacuation of a Tasmanian town in the lead-up to deadly flooding, an inquest has been told.

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Evacuation 'messy' during deadly Tasmania floods

An inquest examining deadly flooding in Tasmania in 2016 has been told the evacuation of one town was messy and rushed because of a lack of preparation.

AAP

Man found paddling in circles on Lake George in boat with sail made from bed sheet and broomstick

The man was spotted in trouble 2 kilometres from the lake's shore about 6:30pm on Thursday.

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Man stranded on Lake George in boat with bed sheet for sail

The man had started paddling in the day but became stranded when weather conditions worsened.

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Inquest hears of desperate calls for help from Tasmanian couple during 2016 Latrobe floods

An inquest into the death of a 75-year-old Tasmanian woman who drowned in her Latrobe home in 2016 has heard family members made desperate calls to the SES and police prior to her death.

ABC News

The Tweed still 'raw' as residents mark anniversary of devastating floods

A Tweed resident says "the promises stopped coming" six months after flooding which exposed the region's vulnerability to natural disasters.

ABC News

ABC reporter tells of harrowing days covering Lismore flood and the tough recovery that followed

On the anniversary of her hardest day on the job, an ABC journalist remembers near-overwhelming emotions as Lismore flooding threatened her loved ones and community.

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Could city dwellers be the answer to declining emergency service volunteers in the country?

Natural disasters are putting the volunteer workforce under increasing pressure at the same time as volunteer numbers are declining, so how can it be made more sustainable?

ABC News

Have we learned the lessons from the 2022 Lismore flood disaster?

Widespread failures in preparedness, response and recovery were exposed in the aftermath of a catastrophic and unprecedented flood that had thousands of people fighting for their lives in and around Lismore. A year on — has anything changed?

ABC News

Sinkhole opens up in front yard after rain cell dumps almost 200mm in parts of the Hunter

A sinkhole has appeared in Wallsend after rain caused the collapse of a front yard amid a huge deluge across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Wild storms spark hundreds of calls for help

Storms and strong winds have lashed Sydney and the NSW central coast, causing flash flooding, felling trees and leaving homes powerless.

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Wild storms lash parts of Sydney and the Central Coast

The SES has responded to hundreds of calls for help in Sydney and surrounds after intense thunderstorms caused flash flooding, felled trees and powerlines.

AAP

Severe heatwave conditions prompt complacency warning

South Australia faces severe heatwave conditions for the first time in three years, prompting health warnings and frozen treats for pandas.

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Flood lessons from Australia

A look at what Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now.

The Conversation

What Australia learned from recent devastating floods – and how New Zealand can apply those lessons now

Australia and New Zealand have both faced a series of devastating floods triggered by climate change and the return of the La Niña weather pattern. So it makes sense that Australia has now sent disaster crews to help with the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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Two elderly bushwalkers still missing in Blue Mountains

The police rescue squad and SES are continuing to search for two missing bushwalkers who went hiking in the NSW Blue Mountains five days ago.

The National (Scotland)

Yes at 46 per cent when Nicola Sturgeon quit with Labour support rising, poll finds

Daily Record

Scottish independence support 'dropped to 2014 levels' in days before Nicola Sturgeon resignation

The final poll carried out before the First Minister announced her shock resignation found a growing generational gap among Scots over independence.

The Independent UK

Support for Yes indyref vote at 46% before Sturgeon resigned – poll

Researchers noted there is a generational divide in support for a Yes vote.

ABC News

NSW weather: Sydney, Dubbo, Illawarra, Central Coast face massive clean-up after severe storm lashes state

A major clean-up is underway in several parts of New South Wales after heavy rain lashed much of the coast and some inland areas including Dubbo on Thursday.

AAP

SA lifts Murray flooding emergency declaration

South Australia has revoked an emergency management declaration in response to flooding down the Murray River.

AAP

Severe storms lash NSW amid warnings of worse to come

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for dangerous slow-moving storms between Wollongong and Sydney with warnings of flash flooding.

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