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Significant earthquake of 5.2 magnitude shakes residents across western New South Wales as multiple aftershocks follow
Residents across western New South Wales were woken up to a "significant" earthquake in the early hours of Saturday morning with the impact felt a number of times throughout the day.
Floods wreak havoc in Australia's New South Wales, 3 dead; authorities warn worst yet to come
Heavy floods hit New South Wales in Australia. Government declared it a natural disaster. Around 50,000 people evacuated.
Earthquake of 5.5 magnitude jolts New Australia's South Wales, says GFZ
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck New South Wales in Australia on Saturday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) ...
In pictures: Clean-up begins as New South Wales recovers from deadly floods which have caused chaos and isolated communities across the state
Though flood warnings remain in place across New South Wales on Saturday, communities are beginning the clean up and recovery efforts following a record deluge that has wreaked havoc across the state ...
Video. Three dead, thousands affected after floodwaters swamp New South Wales
Video. Record-breaking floods on Australia’s east coast have left at least three people dead and one missing, as authorities ...
Surprise baby whale sightings along a busy 'humpback highway' prompt new worries
Whale researchers have new data about humpback whales giving birth along a busy “humpback highway” off Australia.
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Flash floods sweep through vital sanctuary for Australian animals
Wildlife carers fostering some of Australia’s most precious animals have had to rescue them one by one from rising waters and ...
Video. Flood rescue efforts continue in New South Wales after heavy rainfall
Video. Emergency crews rescued hundreds of people after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across parts of New South ...