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Cloud over northern NSW and southern QLD in a trough is triggering showers and storms. Cloud stretching over WA, SA and the NT with a separate trough is generating areas of light rain. Cloud over the NT's Top End in a region of low pressure is producing the odd thundery shower.

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Smashing avocados and Lego: Townsville Cyclone Testing Station puts household objects to the test

14:02 EDT

Researchers at a Cyclone Testing Station in north Queensland have been busy creating smashed avocado, and it is not the type that goes on toast.

Flooding lingers in NSW

12:00 EDT

Parts of western and southern New South Wales are still underwater, despite rain easing across most of the state in recent weeks.

Flooding Murray River forces houseboats to the Darling

07:41 EDT

Mildura houseboat operators are moving their fleets off the Murray River to the Darling River because of rising water levels, faster flows, and increased debris.