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The crisis has again highlighted the absence of any national disaster body to develop a cohesive and coordinated response to such events.

Australians are set to face further cost of living pressures, with the impact of the devastating flooding events across three states to hit household budgets.

The Climate Council in May predicted that 90 per cent of Shepparton in northern Victoria would be uninsurable by 2030 because of flooding. Now the city is bracing for a worse flood than 1974.

Pilot Peter McDonald has been using his light aircraft to ferry stranded doctors and nurses – and one anxious father-to-be – back to their hospitals, homes and families.

Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a $351 million flood recovery package to assist in beginning clean up efforts in parts of Victoria, while other locations remain at risk of further flooding.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned that dangerous times are ahead as he urged residents to listen to advice from emergency authorities.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is warning the nation should prepare for a treacherous wet season as he visits ...

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that more rain is on the way for already sodden and flooded parts of Victoria. Residents of Kerang have been warned they could be isolated for up to a week if they remain in the town when it floods.

Tragic scenes of Australian native animals scurrying to flee rising flood waters continue to emerge as Victorias flood emergency surges on.  

More than 500 roads have been closed since the Victoria’s floods started, and a number are badly damaged and in need or urgent repair.