Quick-thinking locals rescue cow from raging floodwaters
Kayakers herded the animal to shore and others came to their aid on the riverbank in a mammoth collaborative effort in flood-ravaged Ballina. See the video and photos.
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Heartbreaking scenes as Ballina homes flooded, locals rescued
The historic flooding crisis that has taken four lives in Lismore is now being played out in Ballina with countless rescues. Our reporter tells her own story from the evacuation zone. Watch the video
SES answer more than 3000 calls for help as flood crisis deepens
While most of the Northern Rivers catchments are starting to fall as authorities search for fatalities, a fresh threat of more rain could see many rivers rise once again. FREE UPDATES
‘Life-threatening event’ about to hit NSW town: council
One northern NSW town has been warned a “life-threatening event” is about to hit, while evacuation orders have spanned to another area. It comes as at least one evacuation centre has had to relocate amid rising floodwaters. Latest updates.
‘Too late to leave’: Parts of Ballina told to find high ground
Ballina residents have been ordered to evacuate as floodwaters rose. Those south of the Richmond River have been told it’s too late to leave and to seek high ground. See the videos and photos.
Our flood crisis: 1000 rescues, MP swims for life, mum’s tears
A mum who managed to escape Lismore’s devastating floods has burst into tears with her infant son after awaking to a second horror call, with her home destroyed. Latest updates, photos, videos
‘Getting desperate’: Heartbreaking live list of stranded residents
Elderly women and young children are among those waiting to be rescued during Northern NSW flood emergency.
Backpacker reveals final words with Theo Hayez
A man now living in Germany is believed to be the last person missing teen Theo Hayez contacted on WhatsApp. He has revealed to an inquest their final messages.
Expert reveals ‘new information’ on Theo Hayez phone data
Evidence of a telecommunications specialist appears to have supported a police theory about Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez’ movements after he disappeared in Byron Bay.
Potential ‘breakthrough’ in Theo Hayez mystery
New information gleaned from a popular social media app could mark a “potential breakthrough” in the inquest into the disappearance of Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.
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