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Australia news live: flood warnings and 30,000 Tasmanians without power due to severe weather



A major warning in place for the River Derwent in Tasmania, as residents near New Norfolk have been warned by the SES to prepare to leave. Follow today’s news headlines liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMore on the extreme heats in other parts of the country this morning.The bureau of meteorology says the forecast temperatures in southern and western Queensland are up to 15 degrees above average again today, as maximum temperatures could approach 40C again in the west and 36C in the southeast.Passengers booked on tonight’s sailing are welcome to board the vessel as normal today and stay overnight. The vessel is expected to depart Devonport for Geelong tomorrow morning, 1 September, at approximately 7.30 am. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-31 22:50:59

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