Australia & New Zealand Floods Newswire

Noel Edmonds, 76, and wife Liz, 55, prepare to wed for a FIFTH time as he pops the question in a hot tub at their home ...

Noel Edmonds and his wife Liz are preparing to wed for a fifth time as he proposed again in a hot tub at their home in New Zealand. The TV personality, 76, and his wife, Liz, 55, relocated in 2019 and own an 800-acre estate, River Haven, which features a …

Insurers back using Takapuna golf course for flood prevention

“We’ve got to make sure that there’s a balanced debate and, as well as the emotion of a golf course and enjoying a golf course, there’s a good hard look at some of the realities that might happen if there’s another [extreme weather] event like that and how …

Insurance companies urge use of Takapuna golf course for flood prevention

Thousands of insurance claims were lodged after 2023 floods in the area. Photo: Davina Zimmer Insurance companies say using a golf course on Auckland's North Shore to prevent flooding may be a necessary sacrifice for golfers. Auckland Council proposes …

World News | Congregation Flees After Arsonist Sets Fire to Australian Synagogue Door

Melbourne, Jul 5 (AP) An arsonist set fire to the door of a Melbourne synagogue and forced the congregation to flee on Friday, seven months after criminals destroyed a synagogue in the same Australian city with an accelerant-fuelled blaze that left a …

Wildflowers and waterbirds populate Australia’s flood-affected outback – and towns are crying out for visitors

In outback Australia, between Windorah and Coopers Creek in far-western Queensland, there is a brown roadside sign stating “Point of Interest”. A 50-metre drive brings you to a small gravel car park and a white flood marker for the 1974 flood level. It …

Oasis fans flood streets of Cardiff as pubs descend into chaos before Principality Stadium show

Oasis fans gathered in Cardiff in the thousands as they queued to get into pubs for a few pints before the highly anticipated reunion gig on Friday evening. Liam and Noel Gallagher got the band back together after feuding for 16 years, with Oasis …

New Zealand floods trigger tsunami flashbacks for Samoan man

Waihopai and Wairau rivers. Photo: Webcam/Marlborough District Council With New Zealand's recent weather warnings and widespread flooding, a Samoan man whose home in Marlborough was affected says the experience triggered haunting memories of the …

Matt Williams: Lions’ insulting attitude is nicely stoking Australian pride

The Lions have departed Bris Vegas and the muddy Brisbane river, affectionately known as the Brown Snake. They are now 1,000km south in the Emerald City. Sydney is a city that is a mere bystander to the majesty of its watery jewel. Sydney Harbour’s vast …

New Zealand's South Island braces for further heavy rains, some homes evacuated

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -The north of New Zealand’s South Island was bracing for more heavy rains on Thursday, with a few homes evacuated and local authorities warning of landslides and surface flooding. New Zealand’s Nelson and Tasman regions …

Weather live updates: Flood-ravaged Nelson, Marlborough in the firing line again, Auckland to see storms

Record-breaking rain and winds hit Australia's east coast

More than half a century of rainfall records have been shattered by the extreme weather that has swept through parts of the east coast and brought winds rivalling Tropical Cyclone Alfred.  The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) warned on Monday the weather event …

Job cuts spread and deepen at Australian universities

Charles Sturt University (CSU), one of Australia’s largest regional universities, last month became the latest of the country’s 39 public universities to announce or foreshadow damaging job losses. Without specifying the numbers of retrenchments, CSU vice- …

Pine O Cleen Enters Third Year Of ‘Cleening Up’ In Partnership With Australian Red Cross

Pine O Cleen, Australia’s iconic disinfectant brand, has entered into the third year of its successful partnership with Australian Red Cross, marking a milestone in their shared commitment to disaster recovery. Through this sustained collaboration, the ‘ …

Book review: Noah and the Flood in Western Thought by Philip C. Almond

THIS is an excellent book. It discusses how the story of Noah and the flood has been interpreted over the past two thousand years, not only in Christianity, but also in Judaism and Islam. Its author, Philip Almond, Emeritus Professor of Religion at …

Pollution fears at several beaches along the NSW coastline following cyclone bomb

Swimmers have been warned to stay out of the water at several beaches along the NSW coastline amid pollution fears in the wake of this week’s “bomb cyclone”. NSW Beachwatch has issued a number of warnings during the week to alert swimmers that beaches from …

Suns rise over Bombers to keep finals dreams on track

Gold Coast are a step closer to realising their dream of playing AFL finals for the first time after seeing off a young Essendon outfit by 41 points. The Suns had their noses in front at every change before putting their foot to the floor in a dominant …

Australia bomb cyclone live: Flood emergency warnings issued as strong winds leave thousands without power

Australia’s Warragamba Dam, the main water supply for Sydney, is approaching full capacity and will likely spill overnight, WaterNSW has announced. In a statement, the agency said the expected overflow would be “moderate”, with a peak spill rate of around …

Tears, trauma and unpaid work: why men in tinnies aren’t the only heroes during a flood disaster

When flooding strikes, our screens fill with scenes of devastated victims, and men performing heroic dinghy rescues in swollen rivers. But another story often goes untold: how women step in, and step up, to hold their stricken communities together. …

A Mass Blossoming Is Occurring in Wake of Floods to Feed Honeyeater Birds in Australia Where Just 300 Remain

Honeyeater Bird in spotted gum blossom tree – Credit: Mick Roderick from BirdLife Australia Recent wet season rainfall along the east coast of Australia has shattered hundred-year records, but as the floodwaters recede, a feast of epic proportions seems …

Save Earth Mission Unveils Global Vision; Announces Tree Plantation Campaign Across 60+ Countries

AHMEDABAD , INDIA, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Save Earth Mission successfully concluded its much-anticipated Grand Vision Unveiling event at GIFT City Club in Ahmedabad. The event marked a significant milestone in the organization’s global …

Fence Protection for Hurricane Season: Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works Offers Free Inspections Across Covington

Hurricane season is underway, Tony’s Fencing and Iron Works urges Covington homeowners to secure fences before storms hit with free inspections and expert tips. COVINGTON, LA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer now in …

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor Wildland Firefighters

Supports Displaced Families Following Devastating LA Wildfires LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings throughout the United States and …

JCS Investments Celebrates Two Decades of Impactful Investments and Sustainability and Circular Economy looking Ahead

JCS Investments Limited marks 20 years of dedicated service to its mission of fostering positive change, the company takes pride in reaching this milestone. ACCRA, GHANA, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As JCS Investments Limited embarks on …

When Technology Flies with a Heart: DFS AI Takes Off from Sardinia to Watch Over the Mediterranean

Born in Sardinia, ready for the world. A custom AI-powered drone that thinks, decides, and acts. The future of emergency response is airborne. MILANO, MI, ITALY, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when climate threats are growing …

Responding to Lebanon’s Crisis, Life for Relief and Development Delivers Medical Equipment to Healthcare Facilities

SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of one of the most devastating healthcare crises Lebanon has ever endured, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) has stepped in to provide critical medical supplies …

New EPA-Registered Botanical Disinfectant Offers Multi-Purpose Solution for Mold, Bacteria, and Viral Pathogens

PreVasive combines exceptional effectiveness, an eco-friendly formulation, and an economical price point to offer unmatched value and performance. FRANKFORT, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Axe Restoration Products …

E.e.r.s. Wins $200K Meta Grant to Enhance AI Public Service Chatbot for Multilingual Government Support

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- U.S.-based AI startup e.e.r.s. won a $200,000 Meta Llama Impact Grant to further develop the innovative artificial intelligence chatbot. This multilingual virtual assistant is …

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City to Close Temporarily

A Disaster Recovery Center in St. Louis City will close temporarily from July 6-13 due to a previously scheduled event at that location.  Temporarily Closed July 6-13 LOCATION HOURS OF OPERATION Union Tabernacle M.B. Church 626 N. Newstead Ave. St. Louis, …

Global Women Climate Leaders and Parliamentarians Demand Bold Action and Solutions On The Path to COP30

At a worldwide convening, women climate leaders call for immediate action to advance climate justice for a thriving future CA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, as heat waves accelerated in countries around the world, …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Davidson, Dyer and Wilson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  The following recovery centers will …

Kimble Company Supports Flood Recovery Efforts in Wheeling, WV

Kimble responded swiftly to support flood recovery efforts in Wheeling, West Virginia, following recent severe weather that impacted the region. DOVER, OH, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kimble Company and Kimble Recycling & …

Community Testing Initiatives: How Local Groups Are Fighting PFAS

From Michigan to North Carolina, citizen-led PFAS testing is reshaping public awareness and pressuring policy reform. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As concerns about PFAS contamination continue to rise, local …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel, Pulaski Counties Update Operational Schedule to Mondays-Saturdays

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Laurel and Pulaski counties are scheduled to close Sundays beginning June 29 and resume operations Mondays. New working hours are Monday through Saturday,  9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET and closed Sundays. Their …

Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Breckinridge County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Calloway County is scheduled to close permanently June 30 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides …

Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County to Close Permanently Friday, June 27; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in McCracken County is scheduled to close permanently Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell, Trigg Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Russell and Trigg counties are scheduled to close permanently this weekend. However, Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the tornadoes of May 16-17 can still apply for FEMA assistance.  …

Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County To Close Permanently; Help is Still Available

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Center in Carroll County is scheduled to close permanently June 28 at 7 p.m. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides can …

March Storm Survivors Have Two Weeks to Apply for FEMA Assistance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters, including students, who had uninsured damage or losses from the March outbreak of severe storms and tornadoes have until Monday, July 14, to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. You may apply for assistance if you …