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New dates suggest Oceania's megafauna lived until 25,000 years ago, implying coexistence with people for 40,000 years

For most of Australia’s human past sea levels were lower than they are today. Australia’s mainland was connected to Papua New Guinea and Tasmania as part of a larger landmass called “Sahul”.

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Week-long drenching to worsen flood crisis across Australian eastern states

A prolonged rain event across eastern Australia is likely to cause flooding rain from central Queensland to Tasmania this week. Here's a breakdown of what it could look like.

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Plans scrapped to use 'disrespectful' reading at St Mary's College graduation mass

Tasmania's Catholic archbishop agrees to change a planned reading at a graduation mass after a backlash on social media, and concerns it would be inappropriate.

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PM visits flood-affected NSW as warnings continue in Victoria and clean-up begins in Tasmania

Thousands of people have been displaced by floodwaters across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales as they move downstream, and the clean-up is beginning.

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Tasmanian floods of October 2022 in pictures

With the floods of 2016 a not-so-distant memory for many in Tasmania, the latest heavy rains have brought a new round of heartache and devastation. Here is a look at the event in pictures.

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Tassie opener Ward hits Shield half-ton

Tasmanian opener Tim Ward has hit a Sheffield Shield half-century against South Australia in Adelaide.

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Tas floods damage almost 100 properties

Tasmania's State Emergency Service says almost 100 properties, including 53 homes, have been damaged in flooding caused by record rainfall.

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Tasmanian flood clean-up continues as BOM predicts more rain in coming days

The number of flood-affected properties in Tasmania's north-west and north is approaching 100, as emergency services continue to assess damage in the wake of last week's rainfall.

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Clarence Plains shaking off stigma as home buyers snap up affordable housing

Clarence Plains on Hobart's eastern shoreline has been identified as one of Tasmania's fastest-growing areas, and its reputation is also changing thanks to the dedication of local residents.

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'Too late to leave' for residents of Shepparton, Orrvale as rivers set to peak Monday

The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise.

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JackJumpers too strong for United in NBL

The Tasmania JackJumpers have continued their recent hot NBL form with a gritty 74-64 win over Melbourne United.

AAP

Anthony Albanese announces flood support payments for parts of Victoria and Tasmania

One-off federal assistance payments are now available in five Victorian and three Tasmanian local government areas, in addition to existing state support payments.

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Bird rips through SA top order in Shield

Jackson Bird has put Tasmania on top in their Sheffield Shield clash with South Australia, claiming four wicket to leave the Redbacks 6-171 at tea on day one.

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Tasmanians urged to be vigilant as the flood threat eases but premier warns 'not over yet'

As flood damage is assessed and authorities downgrade warnings in Tasmania, they say the danger has not yet passed and have urged people to remain vigilant.

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Historic St John's Anglican Church in Ross up for sale despite community push to save it

After a long-running local effort to try and buy it, the historic St John's Anglican Church in Ross has hit the open market — and interest is "massive".

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Flood evacuations reach northern Victoria, with Tasmania on high alert, as NSW begins clean-up

Thousands of people in communities throughout northern Victoria are told it's too late to leave as flooding exceeds the devastation of 2011.

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Torrential Rainfall Leads To More Flooding In Waterlogged Southeastern Australia

Torrential rainfall led to dozens of rescues, hundreds of evacuations and thousands of power outages across southeastern Australia

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Man dies in Victorian floods as floodwaters moves south in Tasmania and NSW

Evacuation orders are in place in parts of Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania as flooding continues to impact residents.

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Floodwaters still a danger in Tasmania's north as north-west residents begin clean-up after record rain

Authorities warn floodwaters still remain a danger in northern Tasmania, while some residents in the north-west begin the painful process of cleaning up after record rainfall.

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David Fleay's four-month expedition into wilds of Tasmania in bid to save thylacines from extinction

Renowned naturalist David Fleay urged authorities to save Tasmanian tigers from extinction before the death of the last-known surviving animal. Then he took matters into his own hands.

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Victorian man dies in backyard as floodwaters in Tasmania, New South Wales move downstream — as it happened

Authorities report Victoria's first flood fatality — a man whose body was discovered in the backyard of his home in the state's north. Tasmania and NSW are also battling swollen waterways

ABC News

Communities on edge as rivers, creeks rise after deluge across Australia's south-east

Communities across the country's south-east are bracing for the effects of heavy rainfall to continue, with towns across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales carefully monitoring swollen rivers and creeks.

AAP

Tas floods dangerous despite eased rain

Flooding in north and northwest Tasmania remains dangerous despite rain easing, authorities warn.

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‘Just too much rain’: small-town Australians survey damage after massive flooding

As thousands of people fled their homes, many Victorians and Tasmanians sat in darkness, ready with sandbags and shovels to fight the rain

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Thousands under flood evacuation orders across Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania

Homes in Melbourne's west are inundated with water and parts of Tasmania are hit by record rainfall, as residents in Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania are given evacuation orders.

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