Australia news live update: evacuation warnings for parts of Lismore ahead of expected heavy rain; Daniel Andrews catches Covid
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Lismore and NSW SES issue evacuation orders; man dies in flood waters at Kingsthorpe; Victorian premier to isolate for seven days after positive Covid test; Star casino group chief steps down; nation records three Covid deaths, all in NSW. Follow all the day's news
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I love this series. It's called Sorted and it's a subjective, entirely arbitrary and fascinating ranking of things by Guardian Australia contributors. Check this out from Charmaine Manuel:
If you're in Victoria, there are planned Extinction Rebellion blockades today. XR says the times and locations are secret", but this morning they are targeting the Exxon Mobil depot in Yarraville.
We are aiming to cause sustained disruption.
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