Lower Moira News Today

Water was lapping behind shops in the NSW town of Forbes on Friday as stressed locals waited for the worst flooding in the central west NSW town in 70 years.

An unseasonable cold front which started from Antarctic winds will bring snow to three states, widespread rain storms to four and the coldest Melbourne Cup day in 27 years.

Melbourne Cup punters will suffer through their coldest race day in more than 25 years, with the Bureau of Meteorology advising visitors to dress warm and the mercury peaking at a chilly 14C.

This weekend will be a rainy and overcast affair, with temperatures plummeting on Melbourne Cup day to 14 degrees.

Hydrologist says flood levels similar to last year but this time the water has nowhere to go, prolonging the disaster

Farmer Prue Milgate has lost one third of her crops in flooding at Serpentine, which is north-west of Melbourne.

A scheme to build one million homes will be unveiled as part of Labor’s first budget today; the UK has a new Prime Minister who warned colleagues to “unite or die”; more rain on the way for flood-hit Victoria and NSW.

Wild storms with life-threatening flash flooding are battering parts of New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria on Sunday as flood waters rise, rivers break their banks and residents are ordered to evacuate.

Jetstar cancelled one in 10 domestic flights in September – nearly double the rate of August; Netball Australia boss Kelly Ryan said losing Gina Rinehart’s sponsorship is a ‘significant blow’ to the sport. Follow updates live.

Australias east coast is set to be lashed with severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in coming days as inundated residents brace for further flooding.