Dangerous floodwaters have peaked in the Tasmanian city of Launceston, and locals are being urged to remain vigilant in areas around the South Esk River.
Tasmanian Police Commander Brett Smith says the city could still face problems, and evacuation orders remain in place for low-lying suburbs despite improving conditions.
Meanwhile, in Sydney's Northern Beaches, residents and the state government are discussing building a sea wall on Collaroy Beach.
The weekend's wild weather produced king tides that damaged beachfront homes there.
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