Warning as Sydney in flood firing line
More flooding is anticipated for the NSW coast as the catastrophic deluge begins to slide south towards Sydney.
Environment
Fears as major dam nears capacity
Sydney residents are being warned to stay alert as relentless rains smash the city and Warragamba Dam nears capacity.
Dad’s final selfless act before dying in floods
Three people have died in devastating floods that have swamped NSW, as the first victim is remembered as a “selfless hero”.
Tesla stranded amid record NSW floods
Footage has captured the moment a Tesla became trapped in floodwaters in Port Macquarie, as wild weather conditions batter the region.
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Man rescuing his one true love from raging floods
A man in NSW’s Mid North Coast has driven his mowers through floodwaters to safety.
Flooded river sets 1-in-500 year record
Hundreds of rescues have occurred across one state as about 16,000 are set to be isolated due to rising floodwaters and 150mm deluges dropping over six hours.
Flood chaos as cows wash ashore on beach
Hundreds of rescues have occurred across one state as about 16,000 are set to be isolated due to rising floodwaters and 150mm deluges dropping over six hours.
Family rescued as floodwaters swallow home
Shocking footage shows a nerve-wrecking rescue attempt to save a young family and their pets from record flooding in northern NSW.
‘Turning point’ for state’s brumbies
New photos have revealed the “turning point” in one state’s fight to control feral horses – the famed Snowy Mountain brumbies.
Emergency as state braces for 120mm deluge
Multiple emergency warnings are in place for parts of NSW as the state stares down deluges of up to 120mm, which could continue devastating flash flooding across the region.
Dire rescues as 100kmh winds smash state
Hundreds of calls for help have been received in one state after 100kmh winds and heavy rains wreaked havoc – and there are fears more could be on the way.
Horror as kitesurfer blown into power lines
A kitesurfer in his 50s has been flown to hospital after being blown into powerlines by strong winds, before he landed on the road.
Brutal first job for new minister
Anthony Albanese’s new environment tsar has pledged a decision on a major gas project after delays under Tanya Plibersek.
Wild weather, 300mm deluge to smash state
Residents in one state are being warned downpours could unleash rainfall totals near 300mm in the coming days.
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