Murray Bridge’s flooded waterways are swarming with displaced snakes, with one home owner discovering 10 at his river property in just two hours, with another spotting five more in an hour.
Almost all of SA’s River Murray ferry services are closed due to flood conditions, with one of the last remaining crossings now out of operation due to high winds.
Extraordinary footage has revealed how the failure of multiple levees in the past 48 hours turned the river into a vast lake. Watch the video.
Lower Murray residents are being warned peak river flows are yet to come, with water levels set to be higher than first anticipated.
Hahndorf residents are refusing to back down after a proposed truck bypass to ease traffic chaos in the tourist town was dumped.
Plans for a distillery in the Adelaide Hills would see a manufacturing facility operating seven days making craft spirits while satisfying a “demand for a sophisticated drinking environment” in the region.
For those in the Riverland and Murraylands, Christmas will look a little different this year – but the community spirit and bravery of locals is shining in these tough times.
Emergency relief centres are proving to be a crucial lifeline amid the state’s flooding crisis, with a displaced family saying the support has even helped save Christmas.
Once-in-a-lifetime views of the flooded Murray have prompted one council to develop scenic drives, while a local pub remains open despite water almost lapping at the door.
Most of our favourite riverside hotspots are under water, but dipping into a little local knowledge reveals there are still plenty of safe lookouts.
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