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An elderly woman and her cat is rescued by locals in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
1/123An elderly woman and her cat is rescued by locals in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Two men wade through Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
2/123Two men wade through Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
A man takes his two dogs to safety.. Picture: Jason Edwards
3/123A man takes his two dogs to safety.. Picture: Jason Edwards
Graham Farall navigates his way through his flooded in a canoe. Picture: Kiel Egging
4/123Graham Farall navigates his way through his flooded in a canoe. Picture: Kiel Egging
The army roll into town as Shepparton has begun to flood. Picture: David Crosling
5/123The army roll into town as Shepparton has begun to flood. Picture: David Crosling
A man sit out the front of his home. Picture: David Crosling
6/123A man sit out the front of his home. Picture: David Crosling
Locals, Army and emergency services fill sandbags in Shepparton. Picture: David Crosling,
7/123Locals, Army and emergency services fill sandbags in Shepparton. Picture: David Crosling,
A family sets up a tent at the relief centre after having to evacuate SheppartonPicture: David Crosling
8/123A family sets up a tent at the relief centre after having to evacuate SheppartonPicture: David Crosling
Greater Shepparton mayor Shane Sali collects emergency supplies from the Salvation Army choppered in on Sunday afternoon.
9/123Greater Shepparton mayor Shane Sali collects emergency supplies from the Salvation Army choppered in on Sunday afternoon.
Preparation for floods in Echuca. Picture: Rob Leeson.
10/123Preparation for floods in Echuca. Picture: Rob Leeson.
Lynne Beatty, Olivia McCormack and Dylan McCormack outside their home in flooded Legacy Ct. Picture: Kiel Egging
11/123Lynne Beatty, Olivia McCormack and Dylan McCormack outside their home in flooded Legacy Ct. Picture: Kiel Egging
People start leaving their home. Picture: David Crosling
12/123People start leaving their home. Picture: David Crosling
Locals, army and emergency services fill sandbags in Shepp. Picture: David Crosling,
13/123Locals, army and emergency services fill sandbags in Shepp. Picture: David Crosling,
Army personnel arrived in Shepparton to help with the effort. Picture: David Crosling,
14/123Army personnel arrived in Shepparton to help with the effort. Picture: David Crosling,
Aidan, Shania, Kiannah, and Noah. Picture: Jason Edwards
15/123Aidan, Shania, Kiannah, and Noah. Picture: Jason Edwards
Preparation for floods in Echuca , a conga line of Emergency workers and volunteers lay sandbags .Pic Rob Leeson.
16/123Preparation for floods in Echuca , a conga line of Emergency workers and volunteers lay sandbags .Pic Rob Leeson.
Greg Sealey manager of the Old Coach Motor Innat Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
17/123Greg Sealey manager of the Old Coach Motor Innat Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
Levy walls are constructed for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
18/123Levy walls are constructed for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
Preparation for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
19/123Preparation for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
A family checks out the flood level outside their house in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
20/123A family checks out the flood level outside their house in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
A Couple are rescued from their house in Echuca .Pic Rob Leeson.
21/123A Couple are rescued from their house in Echuca .Pic Rob Leeson.
Preparation for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
22/123Preparation for floods in Echuca.Pic Rob Leeson.
Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
23/123Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
24/123Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
25/123Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
26/123Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
27/123Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
28/123Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
29/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Cabins on the edge of the lake. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
30/123Cabins on the edge of the lake. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
31/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
32/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
33/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
34/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
35/123Kennedy Rd.. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
36/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
37/123Wyndham Street. Shepparton has begun to flood with the lake Victoria Park lake overflowing. Sunday, Oct 16, 2022. Picture: David Crosling
Sunday 11am: Shepparton’s Wyndham St and the Victoria Park Lake Foreshore have been submerged by floodwaters from overnight. Picture: Kiel Egging.
38/123Sunday 11am: Shepparton’s Wyndham St and the Victoria Park Lake Foreshore have been submerged by floodwaters from overnight. Picture: Kiel Egging.
Billy and Tom Hare in their neighbour's yard in Echuca. Picture: Julieanne Strachan
39/123Billy and Tom Hare in their neighbour's yard in Echuca. Picture: Julieanne Strachan
Defence personnel sandbag on the Campaspe River in Echuca. Picture: Julieanne Strachan
40/123Defence personnel sandbag on the Campaspe River in Echuca. Picture: Julieanne Strachan
Floodwaters enter homes and streets in Flemington. Picture: David Caird
41/123Floodwaters enter homes and streets in Flemington. Picture: David Caird
The swollen Maribyrnong River in the Flemington area. Picture: David Caird
42/123The swollen Maribyrnong River in the Flemington area. Picture: David Caird
CFA chief Brendan Reilly helps with sandbagging on the Goulburn River. Picture: David Crosling
43/123CFA chief Brendan Reilly helps with sandbagging on the Goulburn River. Picture: David Crosling
CFA crews, SES and locals sandbag in Echuca. Picture: David Crosling
44/123CFA crews, SES and locals sandbag in Echuca. Picture: David Crosling
The Barwon River in Geelong has burst its banks. Picture: Karen Dodd
45/123The Barwon River in Geelong has burst its banks. Picture: Karen Dodd
Riannah Tatlock and Sam Warelow at the flooded Landy Field in Geelong. Picture: Mark Wilson
46/123Riannah Tatlock and Sam Warelow at the flooded Landy Field in Geelong. Picture: Mark Wilson
Geelong Athletics facility at Landy Field will need a big clean-up after flood prevention measures failed. Picture: Mark Wilson
47/123Geelong Athletics facility at Landy Field will need a big clean-up after flood prevention measures failed. Picture: Mark Wilson
Flooding around Geelong as the Barwon River peaks. Picture: Mark Wilson
48/123Flooding around Geelong as the Barwon River peaks. Picture: Mark Wilson
Floodwaters from the Barwon River have taken over parts of Geelong. Picture: David Smith
49/123Floodwaters from the Barwon River have taken over parts of Geelong. Picture: David Smith
Joe Cymbalista and best friend Greg, in Oakland St, Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
50/123Joe Cymbalista and best friend Greg, in Oakland St, Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
Residents cleaning up after the foods in Maribyrnong. Picture: Tony Gough
51/123Residents cleaning up after the foods in Maribyrnong. Picture: Tony Gough
Residents cleaning up after the foods. Picture: Tony Gough
52/123Residents cleaning up after the foods. Picture: Tony Gough
SES members carry a young girl to safety in Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
53/123SES members carry a young girl to safety in Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
SES rescue a couple and their cat on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
54/123SES rescue a couple and their cat on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
A man paddles through the flooded streets of Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
55/123A man paddles through the flooded streets of Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
The clean up begins after the Maribyrnong River flooded. Picture: David Crosling
56/123The clean up begins after the Maribyrnong River flooded. Picture: David Crosling
Avoca floodwaters making their way to Wycheproof. Picture: Facebook/Wycheproof Fire Brigade.
57/123Avoca floodwaters making their way to Wycheproof. Picture: Facebook/Wycheproof Fire Brigade.
Lisa Quimsee’s Chifley Drive home is covered in mud after the Maribyrnong floods. Picture: David Crosling
58/123Lisa Quimsee’s Chifley Drive home is covered in mud after the Maribyrnong floods. Picture: David Crosling
The beer garden at the Anglers Tavern in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
59/123The beer garden at the Anglers Tavern in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
Chaos in Maribyrnong after the floods. Picture: David Crosling
60/123Chaos in Maribyrnong after the floods. Picture: David Crosling
Jack, 8, and his mum Nikki help clean up his uncle’s house in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
61/123Jack, 8, and his mum Nikki help clean up his uncle’s house in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
The Maribyrnong flooding clean-up begins. Picture: David Crosling
62/123The Maribyrnong flooding clean-up begins. Picture: David Crosling
SES crews help a man through the floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
63/123SES crews help a man through the floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
A young girl being rescued from floodwaters in Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
64/123A young girl being rescued from floodwaters in Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
The town of Rochester on the Campaspe River. Picture: Jason Edwards
65/123The town of Rochester on the Campaspe River. Picture: Jason Edwards
Police look at a flooded area in Maribyrnong. Picture: William West
66/123Police look at a flooded area in Maribyrnong. Picture: William West
Houses in Maribyrnong were partially submerged. Picture: David Crosling
67/123Houses in Maribyrnong were partially submerged. Picture: David Crosling
Shayne Walkley’s cafe, Kits Kafe was damaged in the Rochester floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
68/123Shayne Walkley’s cafe, Kits Kafe was damaged in the Rochester floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
Residents leave their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
69/123Residents leave their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
Rochester streets fill with water. Picture: Jason Edwards
70/123Rochester streets fill with water. Picture: Jason Edwards
A young family is rescued. Picture: Jason Edwards
71/123A young family is rescued. Picture: Jason Edwards
Crews rescue a woman in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
72/123Crews rescue a woman in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
The SES help people to safely leave their homes. Picture: Jason Edwards
73/123The SES help people to safely leave their homes. Picture: Jason Edwards
High water fills the streets. Picture: Jason Edwards
74/123High water fills the streets. Picture: Jason Edwards
Rees helps people to safety in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
75/123Rees helps people to safety in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Rochester township floods as the Campaspe River rises. Picture: Jason Edwards
76/123Rochester township floods as the Campaspe River rises. Picture: Jason Edwards
Aerial image of the Rochester flooding. Picture: Facebook
77/123Aerial image of the Rochester flooding. Picture: Facebook
Rees goes to look for people needing help in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
78/123Rees goes to look for people needing help in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Locals leave their home after the Campaspe River breaks its banks. Picture: Jason Edwards
79/123Locals leave their home after the Campaspe River breaks its banks. Picture: Jason Edwards
CFA trucks on the move in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
80/123CFA trucks on the move in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Rebecca and Howard sandbag their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
81/123Rebecca and Howard sandbag their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
Lisa and her dogs outside their flooded Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
82/123Lisa and her dogs outside their flooded Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
Glenys and Brian Mulcahy in their flooded Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
83/123Glenys and Brian Mulcahy in their flooded Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
The Campaspe River rises in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
84/123The Campaspe River rises in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
SES help people to safey on The Esplanade in Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
85/123SES help people to safey on The Esplanade in Maribyrnong. Picture: Nicki Connolly
Maribyrnong residents take to canoes to navigate the flooded streets. Picture: Getty Images
86/123Maribyrnong residents take to canoes to navigate the flooded streets. Picture: Getty Images
Residents canoe down a flooded Maribyrnong street. Picture: Getty Images
87/123Residents canoe down a flooded Maribyrnong street. Picture: Getty Images
SES members rescue a dog from the floods in Anglers Way, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
88/123SES members rescue a dog from the floods in Anglers Way, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
A car stuck in floodwaters on Clyde St, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
89/123A car stuck in floodwaters on Clyde St, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
Washing machines float past the submerged car just moments later as the water rises. Picture: David Crosling
90/123Washing machines float past the submerged car just moments later as the water rises. Picture: David Crosling
A man leaves his house on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, after being told to evacuate. Picture: David Crosling
91/123A man leaves his house on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, after being told to evacuate. Picture: David Crosling
Aerial photos show floodwaters entering homes and streets in the Maribyrnong area. Picture: David Caird
92/123Aerial photos show floodwaters entering homes and streets in the Maribyrnong area. Picture: David Caird
Locals rescue a man from his house in Anglers Way, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
93/123Locals rescue a man from his house in Anglers Way, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
The Anglers Tavern in Maribyrnong is partially submerged. Picture: David Crosling
94/123The Anglers Tavern in Maribyrnong is partially submerged. Picture: David Crosling
A man climbs a fence on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, while he waits to be rescued. Picture: David Crosling
95/123A man climbs a fence on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong, while he waits to be rescued. Picture: David Crosling
Cars and traffic lights have been submerged in floodwaters from the Maribyrnong River. Picture: David Caird
96/123Cars and traffic lights have been submerged in floodwaters from the Maribyrnong River. Picture: David Caird
SES crews rescue a man trapped in floodwaters in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
97/123SES crews rescue a man trapped in floodwaters in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
SES members drive a boat along Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
98/123SES members drive a boat along Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
Flemington Racecourse under threat from rising floodwater. Picture: David Caird
99/123Flemington Racecourse under threat from rising floodwater. Picture: David Caird
Floodwater over Alexandra Ave, South Yarra. Picture: David Caird
100/123Floodwater over Alexandra Ave, South Yarra. Picture: David Caird
A woman wades through the floods on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
101/123A woman wades through the floods on Raleigh Rd, Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
A man stuck in floodwaters in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
102/123A man stuck in floodwaters in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
Floodwater over the road near the Royal Botanic Gardens. Picture: David Caird
103/123Floodwater over the road near the Royal Botanic Gardens. Picture: David Caird
A man is helped by locals as he leaves his house in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
104/123A man is helped by locals as he leaves his house in Maribyrnong. Picture: David Crosling
Shelves are bare in the IGA in Rochester as people prepared for the floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
105/123Shelves are bare in the IGA in Rochester as people prepared for the floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
Lee and Daniel Hamilton set up a pump to drain water from under floorboards of their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
106/123Lee and Daniel Hamilton set up a pump to drain water from under floorboards of their Rochester home. Picture: Jason Edwards
A man wades through water as Rochester floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
107/123A man wades through water as Rochester floods. Picture: Jason Edwards
The flooded streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
108/123The flooded streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Roads closed in Rochester as floodwaters rise. Picture: Jason Edwards
109/123Roads closed in Rochester as floodwaters rise. Picture: Jason Edwards
Seymour experiences flood levels not seen since 2011. Picture: Facebook/Anne Marie Meller
110/123Seymour experiences flood levels not seen since 2011. Picture: Facebook/Anne Marie Meller
Water takes over the streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
111/123Water takes over the streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Sandbags outside homes and shops in the small town of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
112/123Sandbags outside homes and shops in the small town of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Kim saves her dog, who cannot walk, from floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
113/123Kim saves her dog, who cannot walk, from floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
People walk their dogs alongside floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
114/123People walk their dogs alongside floodwaters in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Rochester residents has been told to leave the town. Picture: Jason Edwards
115/123Rochester residents has been told to leave the town. Picture: Jason Edwards
Naida Belot leaves her home in Rochester after being told to evacuate. Picture: Jason Edwards
116/123Naida Belot leaves her home in Rochester after being told to evacuate. Picture: Jason Edwards
Barry, 82, works to protect his house in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
117/123Barry, 82, works to protect his house in Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
A car drives through floodwaters on York St, South Melbourne. Picture: Jason Edwards
118/123A car drives through floodwaters on York St, South Melbourne. Picture: Jason Edwards
Kings Park in Seymour is flooded. Picture: Olivia Condous
119/123Kings Park in Seymour is flooded. Picture: Olivia Condous
Water rises through the streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
120/123Water rises through the streets of Rochester. Picture: Jason Edwards
Gough St, near the corner of Punt Rd, is cut off by floodwaters. Picture: David Caird
121/123Gough St, near the corner of Punt Rd, is cut off by floodwaters. Picture: David Caird
Floodwaters at Victor St, Latrobe. Picture: Grant Viney
122/123Floodwaters at Victor St, Latrobe. Picture: Grant Viney
A house in Maribyrnong inundated with water. Picture: David Crosling
123/123A house in Maribyrnong inundated with water. Picture: David Crosling
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