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Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Farmers uncertain about future beyond deadly floods

Paddocks swamped by swollen rivers and concern for what's to come once the water recedes has cattle farmers in drenched regions hoping for financial help.

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Death toll rises in flood horror as huge clean-up looms

Devastating flooding has killed three people and the toll could rise even further as communities prepare for an enormous clean-up when waters finally drop.

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Waiting game for port locals as floods wash hopes away

Rubbish flows down swollen rivers, a flooded airport keeps a couple apart and Port Macquarie locals prepare for further damage after monster rainfall.

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Floods strand 48,000 people amid flurry of roof rescues

Floods strand 48,000 people amid flurry of roof rescues

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Memories flooding back as days of rain inundate regions

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Regional communities were left without local fire brigades as volunteers downed tools in an apparent protest to an incoming levy.

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

A $2.1 billion emergency services levy has been altered after a state government buckled to widespread community backlash and crossbench demands.

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Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Protesters have heaped fresh pressure on a state premier and treasurer to dump an expanded emergency services levy ahead of it being put to a final vote.

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Cyclone Alfred damage bill to rain on insurer's parade

Insurance claims for damage linked to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and earlier record flooding in north Queensland have almost reached $1.5 billion, data shows.

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

'Like a bomb hit it': disaster season damage revealed

Devastated towns are still picking up the pieces as the full extent of a state's disaster season was revealed, with the damage bill at $2 billion and counting.

'Magnet' weather system puts coast on flood watch

'Magnet' weather system puts coast on flood watch

'Magnet' weather system puts coast on flood watch

'Magnet' weather system puts coast on flood watch

A stay alert warning has been issued by a state emergency service as a "magnet" weather system brings widespread rainfall and potential flash flooding.

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.

Insurer profits boom to $6.1b after steep premium hikes

Insurer profits boom to $6.1b after steep premium hikes

Insurer profits boom to $6.1b after steep premium hikes

Insurer profits boom to $6.1b after steep premium hikes

Insurance companies have collectively banked $6.1 billion in annual profit after raising premiums and facing fewer significant weather events.

'Absolute mess': tiny town begins flood clean-up

'Absolute mess': tiny town begins flood clean-up

'Absolute mess': tiny town begins flood clean-up

'Absolute mess': tiny town begins flood clean-up

Residents of an outback outpost have started a challenging clean-up after widespread flooding that broke records in some areas.

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Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.

Donations boost for flooded region as Aussies step up

Donations to flood-stricken communities are streaming in as outback residents face a huge clean-up after record flooding.

Port becomes political football but is 'not for sale'

A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.

Flood drama as panicked residents plucked from roofs

Details have emerged of dramatic rooftop helicopter rescues as floodwaters the size of NSW impact a sodden state, with water levels not easing soon for some.

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Famous beaches closed as monster swells lash coast

Huge waves have smashed Australia's east, closing beaches and causing damage along the coastline.

'Just too much water': town flooded after levee breaks

The entire population of a remote town have fled for higher ground after a levee broke as floodwaters twice the size of Victoria cause more havoc.

'Double the size of Victoria': flooding threat spreads

Floodwaters double the size of Victoria have forced many people to flee their homes and head for higher ground, with no relief in sight.

Floods cut off communities for weeks, livestock at risk

Authorities in several states are warning flooding could isolate some residents for weeks with hundreds of roads cut off and thousands of livestock at risk.

Flooding impacts to persist after record rain

More flood warnings have communities across three states on high alert following days of heavy rain and, for some, the worst flooding in 50 years.

Flood alerts as Tropical Cyclone Dianne makes landfall

Tropical Cyclone Dianne has made landfall in northern Western Australia bringing damaging wind gusts and rain but is expected to weaken within hours.

'You could bog a duck': record flooding hits outback

The worst flooding in more than 50 years has cut roads and isolated outback communities, forcing many to flee including an entire town.

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