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DNA in waterways shows cane toads spreading further south in NSW

Scientists use DNA to track the spread of species in major river mouths and coastal tributaries along a 1,000-kilometre stretch of the NSW coastline — revealing some surprising results.
A cane toad sitting in grass

Published: Source: ABC North CoastTopic: Environmental Managementby Cathy Adams

Flooded residents 'running on empty' as they take on recovery

Flood-affected NSW communities have banded together to set up recovery centres, deliver meals and offer a hand to their neighbours. 
A woman in a high visibility jacket, in front of a community group.

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Volunteersby Isla Evans and Floss Adams

'Stupid' or misled? Voters demand AEC explain booth's 45pc informal vote

Residents of a small NSW town say incorrect how-to-vote information from Australian Electoral Commission staff meant almost half their federal election ballots were invalid. 
missabotti residents gathered outside of a community hall

Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Votingby Charles Rushforth

Flood victims unable to afford $28k insurance bill left with 'nothing'

Insurers want governments to invest in a "flood defence fund" as residents on the NSW Mid North Coast count the costs of last week's inundation and skyrocketing premiums.
A woman and a man staring at the camera

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Floodsby Rachel Holdsworth and Emma Siossian

Drivers endure 26-hour detour with highway flooding 'difficult' to fix

Authorities are still calculating the flood damage bill on the main highway between Sydney and Brisbane, but it is estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars.
Aerial show of flood water across a highway.
Duration: 1 minute 1 second

Published: Source: ABC Coffs CoastTopic: Disaster Preparednessby Toby Hemmings and Claire Simmonds

Almost 800 flood-damaged properties 'uninhabitable'

Hundreds of flood-damaged homes and shops have been declared uninhabitable as a massive clean-up and recovery operation continues across the NSW Mid North Coast and Hunter regions.
Flood rubbish outside a home.
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie and Rachel Holdsworth

'Dangerous situation' as strong winds forecast for flood-stricken NSW

Areas still recovering from last week's record floods are now bracing for gale-force winds, prompting concerns about falling trees.
Parts of the Kempsey district are still under water following record flooding.

Published: Source: ABC Mid North CoastTopic: Floodsby Bruce MacKenzie

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Flood Cleanup

For the last two weeks, Blake has been recording what he's seen around his hometown.
Blake talks to camera while in the background a flooded river bank.
Duration: 3 minutes 39 seconds

Source: BTN

Hundreds of volunteers clean up after devastating floods

Volunteers have come together for a weekend of hard work to help clean up Taree after devastating floods.
Mud Muster Volunteers: people wearing orange high-vis vests cleaning mud from a property
Duration: 2 minutes 20 seconds

Source: ABC News

Flood emergency attention turns to the damage bill

Rising insurance premiums and restrictions on eligibility mean many of those worst hit by the recent floods in New South Wales are not covered, and staring down an uncertain future.
Duration: 2 minutes 2 seconds

Source: ABC News

More federal funding made available to NSW flood victims

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement while visiting flood affected residents in and around Taree.
Image shows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaking to a local of the New South Wales Mid North Coast
Duration: 2 minutes 1 second

Source: ABC News

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