‘This is our home’: Lismore residents staying put despite new flood
The third major flood in five years is still not enough of a wake-up call to some Lismore residents who say they are committed to rebuilding near flood plains. Here’s why.
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Mini cyclone that hit Byron, Lismore ‘was predictable’
The Bureau of Meteorology may not have seen the mini cyclone that was about to hit flood-ravaged northern NSW with more than 400mm of rain this week — but others did.
Miracle baby born after Lismore flood terror
Meet Harlem, the miracle bub whose family had to climb on their roof just days before he was born to escape the Lismore flood swallowing their home. Read their extraordinary tale of determination, bravery and luck.
‘A great lady, very caring’: Missing nurse found in flood waters
The desperate search for a woman who went missing in Northern NSW flood waters earlier this week has come to a tragic end, with the aged care nurse’s body found in North Lismore on Thursday night.
‘Worst fears’ as more rain heads to Coffs
Flooding, landslips and heavy winds are leaving many in Coffs Harbour worried or needing to evacuate. With a wet April forecast, the BOM are turning to new technologies to provide up-to-date weather information.
Triple whammy: Family shelter in van after home burns in floods
A family who lost their home in a fire after flooding in February are now sheltering in a van ahead of more rain which is expected to hit northern New South Wales hard.
Home ‘pulverised’ in landslide: ‘I don’t know how I got out’
Jens Forrest tells of his amazing escape after his home near Byron Bay toppled in a landslide during the NSW flood diaster. See the incredible video showing where his home ended up.
Dad, 69, up to neck in water: Daughter shares flood terror
Katie Matthews repeatedly called triple-0 for someone to save her 69-year-old father from raging floodwaters in Lismore but no one came. On Wednesday, her invite to take the PM on a tour of the heartache went unanswered.
PM faces realities of ‘national catastrophe’ in Lismore visit
Extra flood disaster payments will be rolled out for some heavily-hit Northern Rivers residents but others have been overlooked in a move that one MP has described as “disgusting”.
Flood hangover: Some homes may become uninsurable
The cost of the Northern NSW and Queensland floods is set to rival the Black Summer bushfires – and there could be an additional sting in the tail for homeowners.
My nine hours of agony: Inside the terror of Lismore’s floods
Cath Piltz was stranded inside her house for nine hours as floodwater rose in Lismore. “The pace at which the floodwaters gushed into our house was terrifying,’’ she writes. But it was the bitter cold of the rapids she will long remember.
Insurance big wigs ready to touch down in mud zone
Insurance Council of Australia representatives say they are on their way to the Northern Rivers to see damage first hand and help get the claims process started.
‘Gutted’: Looters take wind out of publican’s clean-up effort
Flooding has brought the best and worst out of Lismore as a publican balances his gratitude for a massive clean-up response against being looted when at his most vulnerable.
‘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.
It’s dry: Ballina’s rainfall down 98%
Very little rain has fallen across the Northern Rivers this month, is that set to continue?
Quick, see the snow while you can: BOM’s long weekend forecast
Snow is falling in nearby towns, and overnight lows on the Northern Rivers may have broken records. So how cold is it going to get, and can we still go and see the white stuff?
Snow tourism: Just a short drive and you can see the white stuff
Snow tourists from Brisbane and Toowoomba are heading south across the Northern Rivers to see the white stuff as one town prepares for a cold night which they hope will produce more than a few flurries.
Weekend weather: Swells over five metres and damaging winds
BOM meteorologist warned swimmers, rock fishers and surfers that the heavy swells will still mean dangerous conditions on Sunday and into next week.
‘Unusual’ weather pattern could bring severe storms
The Bureau of Meteorology says a cold front could bring unseasonal severe thunderstorms to the region, and we should be prepared.
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