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Police confirmed a man was found dead in floodwaters in the backyard of a Rochester home on Saturday after rivers across northern Victoria burst their banks. More rain is on its way too.

A man has been found dead at a home in Rochester in Victoria’s north; residents in central Victoria told to evacuate as floodwaters rise; PM announces 26 weeks paid parental leave. Follow updates here.

Large parts of the major Victorian regional city of Shepparton were ordered to evacuate on Saturday afternoon as the nearby Goulburn River rose to near-record levels during the states floods.

Victorian authorities warn flooded rivers yet to peak and prepare for one of the largest evacuation operations in the state’s history

PM visits flood-hit Victoria; Catherine King says the merit test means it probably won’t proceed with some of its election spending promises; gunmen attack Russian training base; Follow the latest here.

The town of Forbes hit its major flooding level on Friday, causing ongoing flooding that has affected 2200 residents of the town of around 8000.

The town of Forbes hit its major flooding level on Friday, causing ongoing flooding that has affected 2200 residents of the town of around 8000.

The town of Forbes hit its major flooding level on Friday, causing ongoing flooding that has affected 2200 residents of the town of around 8000.