Latest and Most Recent News from Oceania

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Heavy rains falling on Australiaa TMs flooded north-east could have a "dramatic" impact, officials warned Sunday, stretching already swollen rivers and creeks to their limit across the devastated region.

'Dramatic' rain warning for flood-soaked Australia

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Heavy rain on Sunday fell on Australia's Sunshine Coast north of Brisbane, prompting warnings of flash flooding, and a close watch was also being kept on the Gold Coast, a major draw for the state's tourism industry and an essential part of Queensland's economy.

Australian floods: Brisbane threatened by rising waters

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Floodwaters from a swollen river poured into businesses in yet another northeastern Australian community Monday, as relentless rains brought more misery to a region battling its worst flooding in decades.

Driving rain brings new flood woes to Australia

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Former Australia international Shaun Berrigan has resumed his career in the National Rugby League, with another high-profile Super League import prepared to follow suit.

Berrigan starts work with Warriors

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Internet trolls have defaced a Facebook site paying tribute to the victims of the Queensland floods.

Internet trolls deface flood tribute site

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Motorists should brace for shortages of ethanol and higher prices for the fuel at the bowser brought on by the Queensland floods, the competition regulator has warned.

Floods may prompt ethanol fuel shortages: ACCC

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Rescuers raced Tuesday to reach people trapped on roofs after a flash flood hurled a tsunami-like wall of water through Australia's waterlogged east, tossing cars like toys, killing at least eight people and leaving 72 missing.

8 dead in new flood as Australia's crisis worsens

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A "fearless" British soldier killed on the first day of 2011 will be repatriated to UK soil on Tuesday and a procession will be held in Wootton Bassett in his honour.

Body of 'fearless' soldier to be repatriated

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Regional areas of South Australia are on alert for possible flooding from the River Murray in the event of heavy rain.

SA on flood watch