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Sydneysiders are bracing for the worst on Wednesday, with forecasters escalating weather warnings before torrential rainfall expected from a major east coast low.

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One Windsor resident, whose home at Wilberforce was damaged in floods last March, said the rising floodwaters made him feel anxious.

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Lismore local Kymee Strow is one of hundreds of residents returning to survey the devastation after unprecedented floods hit the region.

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After attending her local gym for more than 40 years, Edna Sheppard has been awarded a life membership.

About 50 workers have stayed behind to care for the animals at a time of “horrible stress”.

As the floods continue to ravage much of Australia’s east coast, many individuals are looking for ways to help. Here’s how to support the affected communities effectively.

The Lismore levee was breached on Monday morning, two people have died and many more are missing. Natural disaster declarations have been made for 17 local government areas (LGAs), opening financial support for residents in those areas.

They’ve got no electricity or running water, like many people who have been impacted by the floods in the Northern Rivers region. The floodwaters lap at the back steps and the top of De and Cliff’s Hills Hoist clothesline pokes through the water....

The baby boy was reunited with his mother after being found safe and well in Cranbourne more than three hours after he went missing. The 46-year-old Frankston man who allegedly stole the car with the boy in it failed to show in court.

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Commuters have been hampered by road closures, potholes, damaged traffic lights, restricted bus timetables, and a rail network that’s been out of action.

Local country music identity Marge Graham is one of four confirmed deaths in the NSW flood emergency.

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Victoria State Emergency Service will have crews on standby preparing for heavy rain in Gippsland over the weekend.

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Queensland is dealing with multiples disasters, with the flood crisis affecting the reporting of key COVID figures, as 24 new deaths are reported on Wednesday.

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The Bureau of Meteorology says the mass of rain predicted to arrive in Sydney overnight is now likely to land tonight, with six-hourly falls of up to 200mm possible in some areas.

The warning came as controlled releases from Wivenhoe Dam continued, with authorities saying the Wivenhoe and Somerset dam catchments had received the equivalent of four Sydney harbours in rainfall.

WA Health says the quick spread through half the population is due to “congregate” living arrangements at the facility, which is always bursting at the seams.

Thousands are unable to begin cleaning up and repairing flood-ravaged homes due to short supplies in the building industry, while the threat of more rain lingers.

WA’s move to level two restrictions has exasperated an already pandemic-drained hospitality industry, but epidemiologists say flattening the COVID-19 peak is a worthy pursuit.

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WA no longer has a local facility capable of dealing with tissue, bone, body parts and fetuses, needles, used surgical equipment, blood or pathology samples.

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Follow our live coverage of the record-breaking floods as governments respond to the natural disaster, rescue teams try to assist residents and forecasters warn of further rain.

The case against the 22-year-old national executive treasurer for the party led by Pauline Hanson returned to a Brisbane court on Wednesday.

An integrity expert says GoFundMe campaigns set up by Peter Dutton and Luke Howarth open the MPs up to perceptions of political motivations, as questions remain over who will get the cash.

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Parts of the Cranbourne and Pakenham train lines were out of action until Tuesday evening.

Rising floodwaters forced the evacuation of Ballina hospital, while Lismore’s mayor confirmed a second body had been found.

Police divers found the body of a 76-year-old man, who was reported missing on Sunday, in his submerged vehicle near Lake Wivenhoe. 

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It was supposed to be the shot in the arm Melbourne desperately needed, but on the day many ventured back to city offices for the first time in months, the anticipated hustle and bustle was more of a gentle hum. 

Knox Grammar’s headmaster says his school is experiencing a major staff shortage and there is stiff competition between education sectors.

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Stephen and Sally Starling, aged 74 and 75, were discovered by police about 6.45pm after a neighbour noticed the couple’s barn door was open. 

An 11-month-old baby who was in a car when it was allegedly stolen at Keysborough has been reunited with his family.

After escaping with their lives, shocked residents are starting to return to their mud-stained, water-filled houses to survey the devastating impact of record floods.