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Major flooding is likely along the Bohle River. The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 6.91 metres and rising, with moderate flooding. The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is likely to reach the major ...

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Teenager figure skaters, world champions, and a pilot planning his wedding were among the 67 people killed when a passenger plane and an army helicopter collided.

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