Emergency flood preparations are gaining momentum in Swan Hill as frustrations grow in other Victorian communities isolated by the waters. The worst floods in recorded history include a massive ...

"As a consequence of that, the timing of the event has been pushed back a little bit, the flood peak for Swan Hill." Mr Douglas says the forecast is for flood levels to rise around Friday and ...

The State Emergency Service (SES) said the floodwaters were moving at a rate of one to two kilometres a day, with Swan Hill expected to experience major flood levels on Friday or Saturday.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Residents in and around the northwest Victorian city of Swan Hill are preparing for unprecedented floods. Floodwaters that have ...

Swan Hill's iconic riverfront is set for a stunning transformation, with Swan Hill Rural City Council thrilled to launch a ...

In Swan Hill today, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan described the flood as a "quite remarkable event in Victoria's history" and said support would be provided to local governments to help rebuild roads.

“Be prepared over the next 24 to 48 hours for the heavy rain to lead to flash flooding, but also for the riverine flood risk as well,” he said on Wednesday afternoon. Parts of Swan Hill were ...

Swan Hill is protected by one in 100 year flood level levee banks, while those built around smaller towns are one in 35 year level levees, about 15-20 centimetres lower, Mr Cruikshank said.

Swan Hill residents reported rapidly rising flood waters, with 85.4 millimetres of rain recorded as of 8am. St Mary’s Primary School closed on Wednesday morning as several areas of the ...