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Heavy rains have caused major floods in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Authorities have warned that the crisis could last until early next week. Already over 85,000 people in New South Wales, most in Sydney’s western suburbs, have been asked to either evacuate, or warned they might receive evacuation orders. Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese announced today that flood victims will receive cash payments starting tomorrow (Thursday). Across 23 areas, adults will be eligible for US$1,000, while every child will be eligible for US$400. Photos and videos show Sydney’s suburban dwellers kayaking through the floods, with even a large bus stuck […]

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