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Potholes, warped rail lines and washed-away roads: flood-hit regions face infrastructure crisis

Even with the deployment of extra staff and machinery, repairs are likely to take ‘many months’ – and cost billions

The Guardian - AU

'Amazing' dad takes son almost 500 miles to Scottish Highlands for teen's driving test

Paul Miller, from West Yorkshire, had a flood of well-wishers praise him after posting about the trip with son Fin to sit his third test.

Daily Record

Moulamein farmers swap harvesters for excavators to maintain levees against highest flood in memory

Moulamein farmers in south-west NSW should be harvesting crops but instead they are working around the clock to shore up levees holding back unprecedented floodwaters, as they contemplate losses in "the millions".

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Tasmanians in the north-west still reeling from the impact of recent flood disaster

When a torrent of water washed the bridge to Loongana away, this community in Tasmania's north-west became more isolated than ever.

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Australian floods of 1950s were driven by same weather forces behind this year's record rains

What can we learn from the worst phase of flooding in Australia's recorded history? We need to properly address some of the mistakes of the past, according to one former emergency chief.

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Food prices are rising – but you can still enjoy a classic Australian Christmas lunch without breaking the bank

War in Ukraine, floods and Covid mean that turkey, trees and cherries are in short supply this year. But at least there’s a glut of wine

The Guardian - AU

Disaster fatigue: how nine floods in six months have taken a toll on a NSW farming community

Demand for mental health services has risen in the northern NSW town of Gunnedah

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Regional NSW town celebrates as bank holds

Euabalong residents are hopeful crucial banks will continue to hold up against the swollen Lachlan River as NSW has marks 74 days of its flood crisis.

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Molly the horse delivers flood updates and fun during a tough time for Echuca-Moama residents

With the help of her "servant" Danielle, Molly the horse journeys around town to keep her flood-ravaged community informed — and she's become quite the star on social media.

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Highland Spring reacts to suggestion public purse paid for its flood defences

At a recent PKC meeting a councillor questioned if taxpayers' money was being used for the benefit of the private company at Blackford

Daily Record

Locals muck in as flood cuts off tiny town

Locals and emergency crews are working defend a tiny southwest NSW town as the state deals with its 73rd day of its flooding crisis.

AAP

Hero courier rescues OAP stranded in dark after car breaks down on flooded Scots road

The elderly woman, who couldn't walk without an aid, had been trying to get to Banchory in Aberdeenshire when she ended up stranded in the dark amid horror condition.

Daily Record

The Australian suburbs where more than half of properties will be uninsurable by 2030

‘We’re now seeing that the system is not able to cope with climate change,’ insurance analyst says

The Guardian - AU

Tilpa, Wilcannia brace for more flooding as water moves down Darling River

As flooding continues to ravage large parts of New South Wales, communities in the far west of the state are bracing for the impact of downstream flows from the Darling River.

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Push to climate-proof road maintenance as flooding causes billions of dollars in damage

Potholes, washouts and other road damage costing billions of dollars to repair could be reduced, according to a researcher who says maintenance methods must be revised in the face of more extreme weather events.

AAP

Rapid floodwaters in Vic to remain: SES

Emergencies services are warning swollen rivers remain dangerous and will be elevated for weeks to come in Victoria.

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Blow for North East commuters as Metro route is to remain suspended into new year following floods

Metro operators Nexus expect major repair works, which will be carried out by Network Rail, to take place into 2023

AAP

Repair funds after 'gruelling' NSW floods

Flood-stricken communities in regional NSW will receive cash to repair thousands of kilometres of roads destroyed in historic flooding, the premier says.

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Daily Mirror

Horror 75mph winds braced to smash UK as Met Office issues weather warning for MORE rain

The UK is set to be battered by even more rain and wind this November as Brits are braced for winds as fast as 75mph and torrential downpours that could lead to flooding

The New Daily

Hot and dry in the west, while summer rain in the east puts a dampener on Christmas

It will be a wet summer with above-average rainfall and the risk of further flooding continuing across eastern Australia.

The Independent UK

Transport delays and flooding expected as 65mph winds and heavy rain smash UK

The Met Office has imposed a fresh yellow wind warning for Wales, saying there will be a “brief spell of heavy rain and squally winds” from 7pm.

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia flooding: Huge floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away

Apocalyptic footage shows the moment waves rush throuh the streets of a neighbourhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - sweeping up cars and ferrying them along the road as the floodwaters raged

WEKU

Tow truck driver leads a nomadic and hectic life in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian

One tow truck driver worked nearly endlessly after Hurricane Ian slashed across most of Florida, stranding vehicles throughout the state.

Daily Mirror

UK weather forecast: Brits told to brace for floods as warnings of stormy gales issued

'Act now' flood warnings have been issued to people across the United Kingdom today, with bursts of heavy rain and high gales expected to move in throughout the morning

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Leeds weather on Thursday as clear dry morning ends in rain

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