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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

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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.

The New Daily

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.

AAP

Flood lessons from Australia

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

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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.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

ABC News

SA lifts Murray flooding emergency declaration

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

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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.

AAP

Murray flooding breaches levee in SA

Murray flooding is still causing problems in South Australia with water breaching a levee southeast of Adelaide.

The Guardian - AU

Flash flooding traps Sydney drivers in their cars after torrential rain hits city

SES called into action 19 times to free people from their vehicles and trains between Bankstown and the centre cancelled

ABC News

Rosedale bucks the trend of rural decline, welcoming new residents, business and ideas

As a sole ute trundles up the main street in this country town, you could be fooled into thinking it's just another small, sleepy Queensland village. But inside the pub, church, cafe and shops, big ideas are brewing.

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Illawarra bushwalker discovers dog in kennel at bottom of cliff; police investigating

The badly injured Australian bulldog was heard yelping from inside a kennel at the bottom of the Mount Ousley escarpment yesterday.

ABC News

NSW State Emergency Service under fire over management of major flooding at Forbes

Forbes endured weeks of destructive flooding in 2022. Its mayor is angry the SES chose to base itself in another town, deeming it "something you'd do in America, not in Australia".

ABC News

Rescue helicopters moved to NSW-Victorian border to help flooded river communities

Teams are keeping communities supplied with medications, animal feed and groceries via helicopter after emergency services moved their air base to the NSW-Victorian border.

ABC News

Body found in search for missing woman west of Brisbane

Police searching for a woman who went missing west of Brisbane 18 days ago, have found a body.

ABC News

Bushfires, floods, giant hail and cyclones: Severe weather prompting resilient home designs

After recovering from one disaster, and witnessing the devastation of others, SES first responder Eddie Cowie is doing everything he can to make his home more resilient.

ABC News

Flooding closes Mannum's main street as peak River Murray flow passes through South Australian town

Mannum's main street closes because of flooding just as the River Murray reaches its peak flow through the South Australian town.

AAP

Premier visits flooded western NSW towns

Premier Dominic Perrottet has visited towns in the NSW's far west ahead of an expected flood peak higher than the previous 50-year-old record.

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