A spate of suspected bull shark attacks in New South Wales has left beachgoers on edge. Dozens of beaches remain closed after four separate attacks in the span of 48 hours, with experts saying recent heavy rain has left waters murky and more likely to attract the animals. "We have such poor water quality — that’s conducive to bull shark activity. Just go to a local pool, because at this stage, we’re advising that the beaches are unsafe," said Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steven Pearce. Read more: ht

The floods crisis continues to grip New South Wales - threatening more turmoil in the coming hours. Two lives have now been lost in the flooding emergency in the state's north, taking the national toll to 11. Ballina's hospital had to be evacuated overnight as water continued to rise and residents in nearby Lennox Head were told that 'it's too late to leave.' Thousands of rescues have been conducted so far. This is the latest look at the rainfall radar as that catastrophic weather system moves s