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Floodwaters soak Sydney’s north-west as rains ease after deluge
Hundreds of residents in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley were issued emergency warnings to flee as the river surged above moderate levels.
- by Daniella White and Megan Gorrey
More than a dozen people rescued from floodwaters
More than a dozen people were rescued from floodwaters across Sydney while evacuation warnings are still in place.
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Major flood warning for parts of Hawkesbury, Warragamba Dam spills after deluge
Some residents are on high alert after an overnight drenching as Sydney’s largest dam spills into the rising Hawkesbury-Nepean river system.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Catherine Naylor
ABC reporting on brumbies lacked accuracy, impartiality: ombudsman
The ABC Ombudsman criticised three news bulletins that included unsubstantiated claims challenging the science behind the feral horse population estimate, but declined to rule on the journalist’s personal use of social media.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Residents at Picton, south of Sydney, warned to prepare for flood evacuation
Communities are being urged to prepare for evacuation over coming hours as the NSW downpour continues.
Rain drenches Sydney after wreaking havoc on NSW South Coast
An extreme weather warning has been issued for parts of Sydney after a deluge on the south coast flooded roads and houses.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Catherine Naylor
Household battery sales ‘grind to a halt’ as consumers await savings
The NSW government will offer an incentive of up to $2400 to buy a household battery from November 1. The solar industry welcomes it, but wants it brought forward.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Which of Australia’s favourite ski fields will survive by 2080?
If global emissions remain high, skiing and snowboarding will disappear in Australia by 2080 at all but two resorts. If emissions are rapidly reduced, snow sports will remain strong throughout the Australian Alps.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Tex Perkins rallied to save it, but ‘world-class’ wildlife hospital could still close
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a registered charity, has treated more than 7000 creatures since it opened in October 2020.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
‘Largest coal mining proposal’ in state’s history floated for NSW
The Environment Protection Authority has warned that the rest of the NSW economy would have to make steeper cuts to greenhouse gas emissions to compensate if the proposal to continue Hunter Valley Operations goes ahead in its current form.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons