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NSW south coast residents have told of their terror as ferocious winds cut a swathe of destruction through Kiama

South-east Qld is on alert for flash flooding this morning as inundated communities in NSW shift to recovery mode

Residents and emergency crews are beginning to clean up as floodwaters subside along the NSW mid-north coast

Floodwaters flow into homes and businesses in Port Macquarie and Kemspey on NSW mid-north coast

More than 20,000 isolated as swollen rivers near peak levels in several parts of northern NSW

Flooding death toll rises to two as parts of NSW towns evacuate ahead of river peaks

Advocates want export controls on performance-enhancing drugs made in Australia to be as strict as those on narcotics

Joan Child, Australia's first female speaker of the House of Reps, dies aged 91

RT @ABCNews24: To discuss future of Australia's school funding & #Gonski plan, we're joined by @unimelb 's Field Rickards

RT @ewortho: Police say it could be several hours before bus removed. Now I'm off to find somewhere else to get dinner tonight!

RT @ewortho: Punjabi Palace manager says he heard almighty bang before he was sprayed w/ glass. He helped drag driver out of bus.

RT @ewortho: Punjabi palace evacuated as firefighters work out how to remove bus. No takeaway tonight :( @612brisbane @abcnews_qld

Bus crashes into Brisbane Indian restaurant via @ewortho

RT @ewortho: Bus into the Punjabi Palace restaurant at South Brisbane @abcnews

Joan Child, Australia's first female speaker of the House of Reps, dies aged 91

Life of Pi wins award for best cinematography at the #Oscars2013, live updates here

Christoph Waltz wins Oscar for best supporting actor in Django Unchained, #Oscars2013 live here …