The deadly floods inundating homes in central and northern Victoria are not expected to recede for up to a week, as emergency services warn of some of the “largest evacuations that we have ever seen” in coming days.

From Mooroopna’s deserted main street to Shepparton’s flooded centre and Murchison’s ruined roads, locals can see a hard road ahead.

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Melbourne Water will examine whether the controversial wall contributed to flooding in Maribyrnong, where residents are pitching in to help people unable to return to their homes.

Former prime minister Julia Gillard will lead a childhood education overhaul in South Australia.

Two separate instances of gun violence within hours of each other have landed two people in hospital in Queensland.

Weekend Today co-host Charles Croucher has been named the new political editor for the Nine network.

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Adam Carey reports from Mooroopna, where an eerie calm precedes the height of the floodwaters.

Western Sydney will get $300 million for roads, including money for a connection from the M7 near Blacktown.

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Rivers and creeks are converging, cutting off access and power to thousands of people in Victoria, as emergency cash support is announced.

Victorians impacted by the recent extreme floods have returned to some areas to assess the damage done to their homes.

A parliamentary inquiry found an “intimidating” system that emphasised “prosecution more so than conduct management” of councillors.

Queensland police are investigating the sudden death of a woman who was found unconscious at a home in Brisbane’s bayside.

Thousands of Sydneysiders made the most of welcome blue skies for the return of Spring Cycle on Sunday before more wet weather later in the week.

Some houses in Rochester remained underwater on Sunday, and floodwaters were still above major flood level by noon. The town faces further flooding risk this week.

Bianca Hall reports from Echuca, where residents are still battling rising floodwaters.

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Deadly floods could inundate more than 7000 homes in Shepparton and neighbouring Mooroopna as roads slam shut and the remaining residents of towns are told it is too late to leave.