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Rivers flood thousands of homes in northern Victoria

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A resident carries a sandbag through a flooded street in Shepparton in northern Victoria. Source: AAP / DIEGO FEDELE

Victoria’s flood crisis is worsening, with authorities fearing milder weather is creating a false sense of security. Residents in Shepparton, Orrvale, Maroopna and Murchison were told it was too late to leave, with the Goulburn river expected to peak above 12 metres. The Prime Minister has toured flood affected regions.


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Victoria’s flood crisis is worsening, with authorities fearing milder weather is creating a false sense of security. Residents in Shepparton, Orrvale, Maroopna and Murchison were told it was too late to leave, with the Goulburn river expected to peak above 12 metres. The Prime Minister has toured flood affected regions.



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