Flood preparations to come under federal control

The federal government has taken control of the nation's flood warning network after failures were highlighted following the devastating Lismore floods and record breaking rains across the country last year.

A submerged Lismore sign is seen in central Lismore, NSW, during the 2017 floods Source: AAP / DAVE HUNT

It has announced 234 million dollars over ten years towards the project to allow communities, emergency services and business to better prepare in future and save lives. It comes as the Bureau of Meteorology warns of severe wealthier and possible flash flooding in the Northern Rivers region.

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