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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
An explosion causes a structure fire in Maitland
The Seminole County Fire Department and the Maitland Fire Rescue Department responded to a structure fire Sunday morning off of S Lakewood Drive. According to SCFD the fire started in a shed between two homes and rapidly spread after an explosion. No injuries were reported from the explosion. The fire remains under investigation. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
RNZ News
25-05-2025
- Climate
- RNZ News
Supplies airdropped to Australian farmers stranded by floods
Water level rises inside Cliftleigh Meadows Park from the over flowing Wallis Creek in Gillieston Heights near New South Wales town of Maitland on May 23, 2025. Photo: AFP/SAEED KHAN Helicopters were being used on Sunday to drop animal feed to farmers in Australia's New South Wales state stranded by floods that have killed five and isolated tens of thousands in the country's southeast. Recovery is under way in the mid-north coast region of Australia's most populous state after days of flooding cut off towns, swept away livestock and destroyed homes. At least 10,000 properties may have been damaged in the floods, which were sparked by days of incessant rain, authorities estimate. About 32,000 residents remained isolated due to floodwaters, which were slowly starting to recede, the state's Emergency Services posted on the X platform. "The New South Wales government is providing emergency fodder, veterinary care, management advice and aerial support for isolated stock," state Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty said in a statement. It said 43 helicopter drops and around 130 drops by other means had provided "isolated farmers with emergency fodder for their stranded livestock". A resident visits a waterlogged motorcycle showroom on the banks of the Manning River in Taree on May 23, 2025. Photo: AFP/SAEED KHAN At their peak, the floods isolated around 50,000 people, submerging intersections and street signs in mid-north coast towns and covering cars up to their windshields, after fast-rising waters burst river banks. Five deaths have been linked to the floods, the latest a man in his 80s whose body was found at a flooded property about 50 km from Taree, one of the worst-hit towns, police said. Taree sits along the Manning River more than 300km north of state capital Sydney. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday that conditions remained critical in flood-affected regions of New South Wales, as clean-up efforts began. Australia has been hit with increasing extreme weather events that some experts say are the result of climate change. After droughts and devastating bushfires at the end of last decade, frequent floods have wreaked havoc since early 2021. - Reuters
The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The Guardian
PM's climate warning; Coalition on track to reunite; and New Zealand's moose mystery
Welcome, readers, to the Afternoon Update. Anthony Albanese has warned extreme weather events such as the New South Wales floods are becoming more frequent and intense in Australia, after three days of devastating rain and winds have so far left four people dead and at least one person still missing. 'You are not alone,' was the message from the prime minister on Friday, as he travelled up to Maitland from Canberra to better grasp the scale of the massive flooding and the required emergency response. 'Tragically, we're seeing more extreme weather events. They're occurring more frequently, and they're more intense,' Albanese said. An Australian defence force helicopter had been involved in more than a dozen rescues. More ADF personnel would be deployed if required, Albanese said. Heavy rainfall across Sydney meanwhile caused chaos on roads and railways, as transport authorities urged festival goers to avoid the opening of Vivid festival on Friday night and instead attend 'early next week'. And severe weather warnings remained in place for southern NSW as the system moved towards the Victorian border. Liberals agree to in-principle policy deal with Nationals, paving way for Coalition to reunite First Nations leaders accuse Queensland LNP of 'intent to destroy' Indigenous communities as youth crime laws pass World's seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China's trade practices Trump's evidence of South Africa 'white genocide' contains images from Democratic Republic of Congo Kneecap say terror charge is part of 'witch-hunt' to prevent Glastonbury gig Satellite images have revealed the extent of a navy shipyard accident in North Korea that resulted in serious damage to a warship and infuriated the country's leader Kim Jong-un. 'There are bigger issues facing rural and regional Australians than the makeup of the Coalition.' The Nationals MP Darren Chester acknowledged it was 'frustrating' for the opposition to be bickering among themselves as regional and rural areas battle floods and droughts – hours before an in-principle policy deal with the Liberals was revealed on Friday afternoon. Sign up to Afternoon Update Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion That figure is one-third higher than the almost 1,800 properties put to market last week, and marks the busiest week for auctions in more than a month. Claims of a recent sighting of moose roaming New Zealand's Fiordland wilderness have reignited public fascination in a story that has endured for decades. But without photographic evidence, the country's conservation department is sceptical they are still out there. Eva Corlett joins the search for New Zealand's Nessie. Today's starter word is: PUP. You have five goes to get the longest word including the starter word. Play Wordiply. Enjoying the Afternoon Update? Then you'll love our Morning Mail newsletter. Sign up here to start the day with a curated breakdown of the key stories you need to know, and complete your daily news roundup. And follow the latest in US politics by signing up for This Week in Trumpland.
ABC News
22-05-2025
- Climate
- ABC News
Emergency Warning - Parts of Paterson flooding - Evacuate now
The NSW SES is directing people in the following area(s) to EVACUATE NOW due to major flooding: Properties on parts of Queen St, Maitland Rd, Martins Creek Rd, Tocal Rd and Railway St You must evacuate now because floodwaters are now impacting the area. You should evacuate to stay with family, friends, or alternate accommodation in areas unaffected by flooding. If you remain in the area, you may become trapped without power, water, and other essential services. It may be too dangerous for NSW SES to rescue you, and buildings may not be able to withstand the impact of flood water. Evacuation Information What are we expecting?
The Advertiser
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Advertiser
Magpies celebrate Brain Cancer Awareness as Stapleford marks 10 years tumour free
Maitland FC women's players will wear special Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys against Adamstown on Sunday as their star forward Sophie Stapleford marks 10 years tumour free. The annual Brain Cancer Awareness game has become a cherished part of the Magpies season as they celebrate favourite daughter and star forward Sophie Stapleford's successful battle against a brain tumour. It is 10 years since Stapleford's life was turned upside down when world renowned neurosurgeon Charlie Teo told her: "You have a large aggressive brain tumour." "These words completely changed my life. Everything suddenly came to a halt, literally I had to stop everything," Stapleford told the Maitland Mercury in 2022. Doctors were able to successfully remove her brain tumour and after further treatment Stapleford returned to footballl in 2017. "The 18th of May 2015, 10 years ago I became a survivor," Stapleford recalled this week of her recovery after surgery. "There weren't many positive outcomes being spoken, you had two weeks left in you, you won't play sport again, a heart condition, a lot of every day side effects, there were a lot of hard times, the normal things became difficult. "Resilience became a must and survival was the only option. "With all of that, if you have a village of incredibly supportive, positive people lifting you up anything is possible.I am thankful for it all, I wasn't at the time but I am now. "I am so thankful for every day that I can run on to the field, I'm blessed to be out here because there were days I couldn't be," she said. Stapleford led Maitland when they entered the competition in 2021, and after a stint with the Newcastle Jets has been a mainstay of the Maitland team, leading them to the NPLW premiership last season. She said she felt humbled by the day, but appreciated the club's effort to show her how much they cared about her. It was also an opportunity to share the words from her pop's own battle with cancer that: "If you stay positive you can get through even the worst days." "I strive to promote that because unless you've been there you really don't know," she said. Stapleford said brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease. "It kills more people under 40 than any other is a 22 per cent survival rate," she said. "The financial cost of brain cancer, to both patients and society is the highest of all cancers. "Brain tumours can have lasting and life altering physical, cognitive, and psychological impacts on a patients life more than any other disease. "The stats are absolutely devastating, yet it is the least funded and the least talked about." The Magpies had their first loss of the season in the Women's League Cup last weekend going down 3-2 to Charlestown Azzurri, but remain unbeaten in the premier league competition with eight wins and a draw. They are six points clear on top of the table from Azzurri, who have a game in hand, and defeated their main rival 3-0 away in round 7 in April. The other NPLW games this weekend have been postponed. Maitland FC's NPLM game against Valentine on Saturday has been postponed. It followed the wash-out of last Wednesday's round 10 catch-up fixture against Belmont Swansea. The Weston Bears home game against Charlestown Azzurri on Saturday has also been postponed. Maitland FC women's players will wear special Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys against Adamstown on Sunday as their star forward Sophie Stapleford marks 10 years tumour free. The annual Brain Cancer Awareness game has become a cherished part of the Magpies season as they celebrate favourite daughter and star forward Sophie Stapleford's successful battle against a brain tumour. It is 10 years since Stapleford's life was turned upside down when world renowned neurosurgeon Charlie Teo told her: "You have a large aggressive brain tumour." "These words completely changed my life. Everything suddenly came to a halt, literally I had to stop everything," Stapleford told the Maitland Mercury in 2022. Doctors were able to successfully remove her brain tumour and after further treatment Stapleford returned to footballl in 2017. "The 18th of May 2015, 10 years ago I became a survivor," Stapleford recalled this week of her recovery after surgery. "There weren't many positive outcomes being spoken, you had two weeks left in you, you won't play sport again, a heart condition, a lot of every day side effects, there were a lot of hard times, the normal things became difficult. "Resilience became a must and survival was the only option. "With all of that, if you have a village of incredibly supportive, positive people lifting you up anything is possible.I am thankful for it all, I wasn't at the time but I am now. "I am so thankful for every day that I can run on to the field, I'm blessed to be out here because there were days I couldn't be," she said. Stapleford led Maitland when they entered the competition in 2021, and after a stint with the Newcastle Jets has been a mainstay of the Maitland team, leading them to the NPLW premiership last season. She said she felt humbled by the day, but appreciated the club's effort to show her how much they cared about her. It was also an opportunity to share the words from her pop's own battle with cancer that: "If you stay positive you can get through even the worst days." "I strive to promote that because unless you've been there you really don't know," she said. Stapleford said brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease. "It kills more people under 40 than any other is a 22 per cent survival rate," she said. "The financial cost of brain cancer, to both patients and society is the highest of all cancers. "Brain tumours can have lasting and life altering physical, cognitive, and psychological impacts on a patients life more than any other disease. "The stats are absolutely devastating, yet it is the least funded and the least talked about." The Magpies had their first loss of the season in the Women's League Cup last weekend going down 3-2 to Charlestown Azzurri, but remain unbeaten in the premier league competition with eight wins and a draw. They are six points clear on top of the table from Azzurri, who have a game in hand, and defeated their main rival 3-0 away in round 7 in April. The other NPLW games this weekend have been postponed. Maitland FC's NPLM game against Valentine on Saturday has been postponed. It followed the wash-out of last Wednesday's round 10 catch-up fixture against Belmont Swansea. The Weston Bears home game against Charlestown Azzurri on Saturday has also been postponed. Maitland FC women's players will wear special Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys against Adamstown on Sunday as their star forward Sophie Stapleford marks 10 years tumour free. The annual Brain Cancer Awareness game has become a cherished part of the Magpies season as they celebrate favourite daughter and star forward Sophie Stapleford's successful battle against a brain tumour. It is 10 years since Stapleford's life was turned upside down when world renowned neurosurgeon Charlie Teo told her: "You have a large aggressive brain tumour." "These words completely changed my life. Everything suddenly came to a halt, literally I had to stop everything," Stapleford told the Maitland Mercury in 2022. Doctors were able to successfully remove her brain tumour and after further treatment Stapleford returned to footballl in 2017. "The 18th of May 2015, 10 years ago I became a survivor," Stapleford recalled this week of her recovery after surgery. "There weren't many positive outcomes being spoken, you had two weeks left in you, you won't play sport again, a heart condition, a lot of every day side effects, there were a lot of hard times, the normal things became difficult. "Resilience became a must and survival was the only option. "With all of that, if you have a village of incredibly supportive, positive people lifting you up anything is possible.I am thankful for it all, I wasn't at the time but I am now. "I am so thankful for every day that I can run on to the field, I'm blessed to be out here because there were days I couldn't be," she said. Stapleford led Maitland when they entered the competition in 2021, and after a stint with the Newcastle Jets has been a mainstay of the Maitland team, leading them to the NPLW premiership last season. She said she felt humbled by the day, but appreciated the club's effort to show her how much they cared about her. It was also an opportunity to share the words from her pop's own battle with cancer that: "If you stay positive you can get through even the worst days." "I strive to promote that because unless you've been there you really don't know," she said. Stapleford said brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease. "It kills more people under 40 than any other is a 22 per cent survival rate," she said. "The financial cost of brain cancer, to both patients and society is the highest of all cancers. "Brain tumours can have lasting and life altering physical, cognitive, and psychological impacts on a patients life more than any other disease. "The stats are absolutely devastating, yet it is the least funded and the least talked about." The Magpies had their first loss of the season in the Women's League Cup last weekend going down 3-2 to Charlestown Azzurri, but remain unbeaten in the premier league competition with eight wins and a draw. They are six points clear on top of the table from Azzurri, who have a game in hand, and defeated their main rival 3-0 away in round 7 in April. The other NPLW games this weekend have been postponed. Maitland FC's NPLM game against Valentine on Saturday has been postponed. It followed the wash-out of last Wednesday's round 10 catch-up fixture against Belmont Swansea. The Weston Bears home game against Charlestown Azzurri on Saturday has also been postponed. Maitland FC women's players will wear special Brain Cancer Awareness jerseys against Adamstown on Sunday as their star forward Sophie Stapleford marks 10 years tumour free. The annual Brain Cancer Awareness game has become a cherished part of the Magpies season as they celebrate favourite daughter and star forward Sophie Stapleford's successful battle against a brain tumour. It is 10 years since Stapleford's life was turned upside down when world renowned neurosurgeon Charlie Teo told her: "You have a large aggressive brain tumour." "These words completely changed my life. Everything suddenly came to a halt, literally I had to stop everything," Stapleford told the Maitland Mercury in 2022. Doctors were able to successfully remove her brain tumour and after further treatment Stapleford returned to footballl in 2017. "The 18th of May 2015, 10 years ago I became a survivor," Stapleford recalled this week of her recovery after surgery. "There weren't many positive outcomes being spoken, you had two weeks left in you, you won't play sport again, a heart condition, a lot of every day side effects, there were a lot of hard times, the normal things became difficult. "Resilience became a must and survival was the only option. "With all of that, if you have a village of incredibly supportive, positive people lifting you up anything is possible.I am thankful for it all, I wasn't at the time but I am now. "I am so thankful for every day that I can run on to the field, I'm blessed to be out here because there were days I couldn't be," she said. Stapleford led Maitland when they entered the competition in 2021, and after a stint with the Newcastle Jets has been a mainstay of the Maitland team, leading them to the NPLW premiership last season. She said she felt humbled by the day, but appreciated the club's effort to show her how much they cared about her. It was also an opportunity to share the words from her pop's own battle with cancer that: "If you stay positive you can get through even the worst days." "I strive to promote that because unless you've been there you really don't know," she said. Stapleford said brain cancer kills more children in Australia than any other disease. "It kills more people under 40 than any other is a 22 per cent survival rate," she said. "The financial cost of brain cancer, to both patients and society is the highest of all cancers. "Brain tumours can have lasting and life altering physical, cognitive, and psychological impacts on a patients life more than any other disease. "The stats are absolutely devastating, yet it is the least funded and the least talked about." The Magpies had their first loss of the season in the Women's League Cup last weekend going down 3-2 to Charlestown Azzurri, but remain unbeaten in the premier league competition with eight wins and a draw. They are six points clear on top of the table from Azzurri, who have a game in hand, and defeated their main rival 3-0 away in round 7 in April. The other NPLW games this weekend have been postponed. Maitland FC's NPLM game against Valentine on Saturday has been postponed. It followed the wash-out of last Wednesday's round 10 catch-up fixture against Belmont Swansea. The Weston Bears home game against Charlestown Azzurri on Saturday has also been postponed.
