The Government has been gushing about “record investment in flood defences” this week but, while there is some good news for Derbyshire residents, it seems likely the money is just a drop in the ocean ...

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PROLONGED FLOOD PEAKS IN LOWER BURDEKIN EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE MODERATE FLOOD LEVELS UNTIL AT LEAST TUESDAY River levels at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is now approaching a peak, with major flooding ...

A high pressure system passes slowly to the south of Tasmania today then establishes over the Tasman Sea on Tuesday, directing a warmer northeasterly flow over the state. The airstream tends stronger ...