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River-by-river, how and where the NSW floods brought deadly destruction
Record-breaking rainfall across northern NSW is leading to vast amounts of water flowing down several massive river systems ...
Station owner's unlocking of graveyard a step forward for Christmas Creek reconciliation
The tension that defined Christmas Creek for generations begins to unravel with a single act, one that could end a painful colonial legacy in remote WA.
The deluge in NSW sounds a warning to rural and regional communities elsewhere
Flooding in eastern NSW shows just how vulnerable rural catchments and regional communities are to extreme and extended rainfall events.
Endangered turtles use Australian-first Rookwood Weir bypass
Rookwood Weir's turtle bypass, or ladder, for endangered Fitzroy River and white-throated snapping turtles has had its first ...
Flash floods cut off inland Australian towns, residents flee to rooftops
Heavy rain in Australia's southeast triggered flash flooding and cut off entire towns on Wednesday, stranding some residents ...
Current not crocodiles could sink Olympic river venue
Crocodile sightings are common in a river being considered as a venue for Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing, but it's not ...
Rockhampton leaders set on Fitzroy River hosting 2032 Olympic rowing
Rockhampton political and sporting leaders have rallied behind plans to hold the 2032 Brisbane Olympic rowing events on the ...
'Closest thing to paradise': a rare insight into The Kimberley
Wallabies versus crocodiles. Frill-necked lizards dancing. This stunningly filmed three-part series on ABC TV and ABC iview ...