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Warragamba Dam spills over as flash flooding warning issued for NSW South Coast
The dam, which is four times the size of Sydney Harbour and supplies water to more than 5 million people in Sydney, began overflowing on Sunday morning.
- by Chris Barrett
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Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning
The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water, is close to capacity after days of persistent rain and is likely to spill.
- by Megan Gorrey
How to see the dazzling aurora australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Ordinary weather is now extraordinary, as Sydney braces for more rain
Australia has always experienced swings between hot, dry weather and heavy rain, but this is now amplified.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Slips, dips and ice: rain expected to get worse before it gets better
Sydneysiders should expect heavy rain on Sunday afternoon … followed by more rain.
- by Harriet Alexander
Weekend sport cancelled as sports grounds waterlogged
Local councils are a “bit quick on the trigger” when deciding to close sports grounds because of bad weather.
- by Andrew Taylor
Think this week’s been wet? It’s about to get turbocharged
A band of rain sweeping towards Sydney is forecast to deliver 150-millimetre downpours and flash flooding.
- by Angus Dalton
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Sydney can’t stand the rain, but here are five ways to keep the city moving
The harbour city’s transport systems often grind to a halt in the wet, but decision makers can adapt to changing conditions, as can we.
- by Emily Moylan
Groundhog Day: A stubborn bout of rain is coming to Sydney
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in, with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend.
- by Angus Dalton
Sydney has got hundreds of new potholes since the rain. But the worst is yet to come
Find out how many potholes have appeared in your area this month, as experts warn festering water will have a long-term impact on our roads.
- by Anthony Segaert
Residents allowed to return home as flooding threat eases
Road closures and diversions are still in place for much of the region north-west of Sydney, causing a headache for people attempting to return.
- by Anthony Segaert