Four Dead in New South Wales Floods Amid Snake Warnings
Four people have died and one person is missing after severe flooding in the state of New South Wales in eastern Australia, according to local authorities.
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50,000 Isolated by Flooding After Heavy Rain in New South Wales
Nearly 50,000 have been isolated due to flooding as a result of several days with heavy rainfall in the state of New South Wales in eastern Australia.
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Missing Dog Valerie Found on Island After 529 Days
For almost 1.5 years ago, the dwarf tax Valerie disappeared when her owner was on vacation on Kangaroo Island, off Australia's southern coast. Now she is finally on her way home again, reports The Guardian.
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Extreme Weather and Viruses Threaten Global Blood Donation Supply
Australia was hit by a blood shortage when an impending cyclone caused thousands of cancelled donations. A new study shows how a changed climate with extreme weather and new disease patterns risks threatening the blood supply chain. It raises an important question about what challenges blood safety will face in the future, says KI researcher Gustaf Edgren.
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Military Vehicles Crashed During Storm Operation
Two military vehicles have collided in the Australian state of New South Wales, according to the police.
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Two Dead in Sailing Classic
Two male sailors have died, in separate incidents, during the ongoing major sailing competition between Sydney and Hobart in Australia. They both died after being hit in the head by the boom.
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