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Flood-displaced Victorians told to vacate temporary shelter next year despite many having nowhere to go

These flood-damaged homes won't be habitable for 18 months, but Emergency Recovery Victoria says the temporary accommodation runs out in August as the shelter is only a "short-term solution".

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Student missing in France had trouble making friends and 'may have left voluntarily'

Ken DeLand Jr, 22, a student at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York, US, "told several people that he arrived in France insufficiently prepared" according to a prosecutor

Daily Mirror

US student, 22, goes missing while studying in France as family plea for his return

Ken DeLand Jr., a student at St. John Fisher University in Rochester, New York, was last seen on December 3 after leaving his host's family home to catch a train to Valence, France

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Hundreds of flood victims to spend Christmas in temporary accommodation as recovery continues

Hundreds of people displaced by flooding in Victoria will spend Christmas in a makeshift community centre, with more residents moving in each day.

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Homeless family who lost almost all their possessions in Victoria floods denied relief funds

Jess Jeffery and family were looking for rentals when their belongings stored in Rochester were destroyed by floods, and have been excluded from relief as they lack fixed address

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Mum-of-two left in coma after Covid jab now diagnosed with rare and serious condition

Sarah Birch, 46, from Rochester, Kent, fell desperately ill after receiving her Covid vaccine last year and was in a coma for four days

Daily Mirror

Scottish Pop Idol star Darius Danesh 'found love' with US businesswoman before death

Danesh, who studied in Edinburgh, was found dead in an apartment near the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota on August 11 and tests reveal the 41-year-old died from inhalation of the aesthetic chloroethane.

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Early water quality testing results show high traces of E.coli in Victorian floodwaters

Water quality testing done by the Environment Protection Authority over the past week shows high than usual traces of E.coli in floodwaters.

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Flooded Rochester rallies to help hurting locals, but businesses may stay shut for months

Glenda Nichol is one of many in the flood-ravaged town of Rochester who have stepped up to be a rock for others as the community recovers.

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Soil and water testing underway in flood-ravaged Rochester over contamination concerns

As illness spreads in Rochester, the Environmental Protection Authority is testing water and soil to see how flood victims are being impacted.

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Flood-affected Rochester residents on life in former COVID quarantine hub in Mickleham

Since they were forced to flee Rochester, Tracey Kisvarda and her husband Ian have been living in Melbourne's Mickleham facility. So what's it like?

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‘I’m not leaving’: Rochester renters sent eviction notices after floods are hitting back

Property management company says it’s legally required but tenants such as Tammy Gavin, and her four children and grandson, just want to be home

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Best places to live when you can work from anywhere

In 2022, life began to feel somewhat “normal” again: Audiences are flocking to live shows, concerts and sporting events; airports bustle with travelers; kids are attending school. But one piece of your routine might still look quite different than the pre-pandemic era: Where you’re working.

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Infections from floodwater rise in Victoria as mould, gastro and mozzies wreak havoc

Residents in flood-ravaged Victorian towns are now dealing with a new set of challenges, including mould, gastro and the threat of mosquito-borne diseases.

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Whitmer, Dixon duel over abortion, COVID orders, gas tax in final debate

ROCHESTER, Mich. — Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican Tudor Dixon dueled over the issue of abortion, again fielding questions on the critical issue, at the start of their second and final debate in Oakland County.

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Rising costs and abortion access top voter concerns in key New Hampshire Senate race

In a race that could decide the fate of the Senate, Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan is facing retired Army Brig. Gen. Don Bolduc, a Republican who falsely claimed the 2020 election was stolen.

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Rochester sewer network 'partially operational' but flood damage expected to cost millions

Thousands of residents are yet to return to their Rochester homes but a directive not to flush toilets has been lifted as the town's sewerage network is partially restored.

The Guardian - AU

Displacement and disbelief in flood-hit Rochester as residents survey the damage

Volunteers call for more assistance before rains return, saying community spirit is heartening but ‘only goes so far’

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Floods destroy Victorian town Rochester's sewerage system, Coliban Water urges residents not to flush toilets

The majority of this town's pump stations and sewer network are underwater, with only portable toilets available for use.

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Minnesota gubernatorial candidates to face off in 2nd debate

The only televised debate between Minnesota's Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Republican challenger Scott Jensen is taking place in Rochester

The Guardian - AU

ADF to double its assistance to flood victims as Victorian premier warns disaster is ‘far from over’

Evacuation orders are current for Echuca and Barmah on the Murray River, Kerang on the Loddon, and Rochester on the Campaspe

The Guardian - AU

As floods threaten Echuca, a fellow Victorian warned: ‘Sandbag to worst-case scenario, then go higher’

Time will tell whether the water takes us over. But perhaps the biggest risk is complacency or denial

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'Too late to leave' for residents of Shepparton, Orrvale as rivers set to peak Monday

The time to leave areas of Central Victoria passed on Sunday with emergency crews warning anyone remaining in Shepparton, Orrvale, Mooroopna and Elmore to Rochester to find high ground as flood waters rise.

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Flood crisis worsens in Victoria's north

Victoria has been hit for widespread flooding, with more than 600 homes and businesses inundated and dozens of people rescued fro the rising water.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria floods: Shepparton and Mooroopna ‘too late to leave’ as man found dead in Rochester backyard

Victorian authorities warn flooded rivers yet to peak and prepare for one of the largest evacuation operations in the state’s history

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