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Horsham next on Victoria flood hit list SES volunteers in Victoria are turning their attention to the town of Horsham in the west, where they are expecting the worst floods in 100 years. Brisbane declared open for business Many businesses in Brisbane will return to work today, having recovered sufficiently from the floods to open their doors. Magnificent Watson hauls down England A world-class Shane Watson century and some vital pinch hitting from Michael Hussey and Cameron White has helped Australia to a six-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at the MCG. Cahill's flood appeal auction skyrockets Socceroos star Tim Cahill has come up with a novel way to raise much-needed funds for Queensland's flood appeal - auctioning off a first-class trip to England to watch his Premier League side Everton in action. Condamine flood levels steady The town of Condamine on Queensland's Western Downs is starting another clean-up as flood levels remain steady overnight.
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Treating trauma - Risks of debriefing after disaster After the deluge, our natural inclination is to want to help people deal with the shock, and fast. Help comes in many forms, both material and emotional. Donating is one way, or offering people temporary shelter and helping families sort through the stinking mud and debris for precious hints of life as it was are others. Next we want to send in the psychologists and counsellors because talking through the hell thatÂ's happened will help, wonÂ't it? Not necessarily. Potholes in Mayor's plan It defies logic that Marrickville Councillors would back a boycott of Israel and add foreign affairs to their list of responsibilities. Rather than the NSW Greens wasting their time and effort attacking Israel and complicating the search for Middle East peace, they could have focused on finding measures to resolve NSWÂ's numerous problems. If they wanted to be constructive, they could engage with the Israelis, world leaders in clean energy and water technology, to help solve NSWÂ's water and electricity problems. They could also learn about reforestation from the Israelis. State of crisis: a politician in a disaster zone ItÂ's so easy to bugger up a disaster, as a politician. Keep away entirely, and youÂ're condemned for insensitivity (consider Mark Latham, hounded in early 2005 for failing to respond publicly as Opposition Leader to the devastation of a tsunami that didnÂ't even hit Australia geographically). Turn up, and you risk the alternate criticism that youÂ're in the way, or that – as seems significantly to be the case for Julia Gillard this week – youÂ've worn the wrong clothes. Emote too copiously, and youÂ're Brendan Nelson: Tragedy tourist. Disaster and community spirit In cities like Brisbane we are often disconnected from those around us but this week neighbours who had previously been nameless 'wavers' suddenly had names and handshakes to offer. People offered to help each other with force, companionship or beds. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has spoken continuously over the past 48 hours about the need to band together. She's right of course but for some reason it often takes a disaster to bring us together. Lies, damn lies, and statistics Global warming is inescapably real despite the snow in England or the cold wave in India or that icicle in a Mongolian cave.
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South Sudan vote backs secession Early results from southern Sudan's referendum on independence show the region has voted overwhelmingly to split from the north and form a new country. Whistleblower to hand bank data to WikiLeaks Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer is reportedly planning to give WikiLeaks two CDs containing data of around 2,000 bank clients who may have been evading taxes. Tunisia in turmoil after leader exiled There have been reports of gun battles in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, days after the country's president went into exile in Saudi Arabia.
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Breeding of 'wild' devils moves interstate It is hoped a new breeding program will significantly boost the numbers of disease-free tasmanian devils. Flood trauma advice available from Beyond Blue Depression support group Beyond Blue says there is no 'correct' way for people to react to flood trauma. Coral, humans share similar genes Scientists at James Cook University (JCU) in Townsville in north Queensland say they have discovered that the genetic make-up of coral reefs is similar to that of humans.
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Alarming numbers of wildlife attacks Mid north coast pet owners are being told to be more responsible after an alarming number of attacks on native wildlife. Windsor warns states against Murray fight The chairman of a federal inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin plan says states must be prepared to compromise to secure the river system's long-term future. SES lets Boggabilla and Toomelah residents go home The State Emergency Service has given the "all clear" for people from Toomelah and Boggabilla, in the state's north-west, to return to their flood-affected towns.
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