39 h. ago As it happened: PM pledges health funding in Perth after edging ahead in poll; Dutton visits NSW and flood

Stay across all the headlines from day four of the 2025 federal election campaign as Labor seeks to gain momentum from a boost in the polls.

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3 w. ago Major flood warning for Lismore, northern NSW as Alfred heads inland

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Northern NSW towns brace for flooding as Lismore warning downgraded

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Rescue effort under way after Defence vehicles crash, injuring 13, some seriously

Thirteen people have been injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed near the flood-hit town of Lismore in northern NSW.

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3 w. ago Defence vehicles crash during flood rescue efforts, injuring 13

Thirteen people have been injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed near the flood-hit town of Lismore in northern NSW.

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3 w. ago Rescue effort under way after Defence vehicles crash, injuring 36, some seriously

Two remain trapped after police said two Defence Force vehicles collided near the flood-hit town of Lismore in northern NSW.

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3 w. ago Rescue effort under way after Defence vehicles crash, injuring 22

Two remain trapped after police said two Defence Force vehicles collided near the flood-hit town of Lismore in northern NSW.

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3 w. ago Rescue effort under way after Defence vehicle crashes, injuring 22

Two remain trapped after a Defence Force vehicle crashed near flood-hit town of Lismore in northern NSW.

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3 w. ago Emergency ‘not over’ with new flood warnings issued across NSW

Areas of Lismore are already flooded, with rising water inching closer to breaching the city’s levee as the SES calls Saturday “D-Day” for the state.

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3 w. ago ‘Several disasters at once’: Lismore city predicted to flood within hours as cyclone downgraded

Areas of Lismore are already flooded, with rising water inching closer to breaching the city’s levee as the SES calls Saturday “D-Day” for the state.

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3 w. ago Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates: Category downgrade possible as storm crosses Queensland coast; NSW Northern Rivers schools, supermarkets close amid flood preparations

The category 2 system has slowed considerably as it moves towards Queensland, and could make landfall much later than previously predicted. Follow our live coverage.

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3 w. ago Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates: Storm set to lash Brisbane for 12 hours despite slowing in first direct impact in 50 years; NSW Northern Rivers’ schools, supermarkets close amid flood preparations

The category 2 system has slowed considerably as it moves towards Queensland, and could make landfall much later than previously predicted. Follow our live coverage.

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4 w. ago Almost a metre of rain forecast for northern NSW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms

Flood watch alerts have been issued for northern NSW as well as warnings for powerful waves and abnormally high tides.

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4 w. ago Northern NSW prepares for major flooding from Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Flood watch alerts have been issued for northern NSW as well as warnings for powerful waves and abnormally high tides.

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