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Downstream communities prepare as River Murray flood peak approaches, river restrictions continue

The South Australian government says it is too soon to forecast when restrictions will be eased on water activities near flooded River Murray communities.

ABC News · Jan 3, 2023

River Murray floods are threatening this dairy farm — but locals are keeping the water at bay

Ian Mueller and his family have been producing milk at their Riverglen farm for more than 20 years — and while a flood could cost them their livelihoods, locals are pitching in to stop that happening.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023

River Murray businesses losing income over summer holidays amid flood emergency

South Australia's River Murray looks different this holiday season as businesses continue to grapple with the current flood emergency.

ABC News · Dec 31, 2022

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Moorook community rallies to save homes from rising River Murray as peak approaches

Moorook residents fight to save their homes from rising River Murray levels, while the State Emergency Service says peak water flows have now passed Berri and are expected to reach Blanchetown in the next five days.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022

Morgan residents on high alert, as frustration builds with change in River Murray floodwater predictions

The town of Morgan remains on high alert as peak flood waters make their way down the River Murray, in South Australia's Riverland.

ABC News · Dec 29, 2022

River Murray flooding forces evacuation of part of Mannum, three rescued from floodwaters in Renmark

An emergency evacuation warning is in place in the Murraylands town of Mannum amid the River Murray flood emergency. Meanwhile, the SES says it rescued three people from the roof of a car in floodwaters near Renmark last night.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

River Murray peak passes Renmark, up to 1,800 properties flooded so far

Authorities are confident the River Murray flooding has reached its peak in Renmark overnight, with about 1,700 to 1,800 properties inundated so far.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

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River Murray floodwaters turn Moorook home into an island, with thousands of South Australian properties now inundated

A Riverland couple hope their 119-year-old home can be saved from rising floodwaters that have turned their property into an island.

ABC News · Dec 27, 2022

Family rescued after boat sinks in flooding River Murray, cash grants announced

A family has been rescued from a sinking boat amid flooding on the River Murray, with the state government announcing $10,000 in grants to small businesses experiencing a downturn.

ABC News · Dec 26, 2022

Murray reaches its peak at the SA border

South Australian authorities have provided an update to the flooding situation along the Murray River.

AAP · Dec 26, 2022

River Murray flooding expected to peak on Boxing Day and be at low range of predictions

The River Murray flood is expected to peak in Renmark in the next 48 to 72 hours, with hopes water levels will be lower than first predicted.

ABC News · Dec 24, 2022

Emergency warning issued as water flow reaches major flood level along South Australia's River Murray

South Australia's State Emergency Service says people living in the warning area should prepare for flooding and consider leaving, as water flow into the state reaches the major flood level.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

Police caution young men for jumping into flooding River Murray on inflatable mattresses

Police say the men were drinking before jumping into the River Murray on the mattresses. The river has been closed for swimming due to ongoing flooding and high flows.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022

Riverland family waits out flooding, protected by makeshift levee around Gurra Gurra home

The Schultz family are among many Riverland residents and businesses building their own levees to protect themselves from the rising River Murray.

ABC News · Dec 21, 2022

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ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Ban on recreational use of River Murray leads to confusion for tourism operators

The SA government's ban on all non-essential activity on the River Murray between the New South Wales-Victoria border and Wellington has caused confusion over what it means for Riverland tourism businesses.

AAP · Dec 20, 2022

SA bans boating, fishing, swims on Murray

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas says all non-essential activity on the River Murray has been banned as floodwaters continue to rise.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

River Murray closed to all non-essential activity during flood event from SA border to Wellington

The River Murray has been closed to all non-essential activity from the South Australian border to Wellington, with the state government citing ongoing safety concerns about rising floodwaters.

ABC News · Dec 19, 2022

Blue-green algae behind bad smell at Lake Bonney after levee cuts it from River Murray

A green sludge has emerged at Lake Bonney after a levee was built to cut it from the swollen River Murray, as health authorities warn against swimming in the popular Riverland lake.

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ABC News · Dec 18, 2022

SES issues warnings for Murraylands towns, as historic Overland Corner Hotel evacuated

The ongoing effects of a rising River Murray have caused the historic Overland Corner Hotel, in South Australia's Riverland, to close. But despite the "devastating" setback, owners are confident of a return in the new year.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

Riverland communities encourage tourists to visit the region and support local businesses

Riverland locals are using innovative ways to entice visitors to the region amid the River Murray flood emergency, saying people should not miss this natural event.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

When and where the River Murray flooding is expected to peak in South Australia's Riverland

Floodwaters from NSW and Victoria are inundating South Australia's Riverland region. Here is a look at what is expected in the coming weeks.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Floods are engulfing River Murray communities — but irrigators are facing potential water shortages

Riverland irrigators say that, despite the inundation of their region, they are facing the possibility of being unable to water their crops because of unexpected power cuts to their pumps.

ABC News · Dec 15, 2022

River Murray flooding to be worst in almost 70 years with hundreds of properties already deluged

The South Australian government now expects the current River Murray flood emergency to be the worst since 1956, with hundreds of properties already inundated. A flood watch and act message has been issued for Mannum.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

River Murray floods are causing havoc — but there's a silver lining for the environment

Australia is a country of droughts and flooding rains — and that contrast is nowhere more starkly illustrated at the moment than SA's Riverland, where water is seeping into desiccated landscapes for the first time in decades.

ABC News · Dec 14, 2022

Emergency warning issued for Walker Flat residents to evacuate because of flooding

Authorities in South Australia have issued an emergency evacuation warning for the River Murray town of Walker Flat.

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