About a quarter of a million Australian homes and businesses have no power after a "once in a decade" storm battered Sydney and nearby areas. A car lies among housing debris in Dungog, on April 22, 2015.
About a quarter of a million Australian homes and businesses have no power after a "once in a decade" storm battered Sydney and nearby areas. A car lies among housing debris in Dungog, on April 22, 2015.
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This is what remains of a tennis court destroyed by cyclonic winds in Dungog, Australia.
This is what remains of a tennis court destroyed by cyclonic winds in Dungog, Australia.
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Flood waters inundate the Parramatta ferry wharf in Sydney. About 4,500 people had been isolated by flood waters, the State Emergency Services said.
Flood waters inundate the Parramatta ferry wharf in Sydney. About 4,500 people had been isolated by flood waters, the State Emergency Services said.
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A car is seen passing through floodwater on a street in Sydney. The emergency services have been slammed with 13,000 calls for help due to flooding and have carried out 144 rescue tasks.
A car is seen passing through floodwater on a street in Sydney. The emergency services have been slammed with 13,000 calls for help due to flooding and have carried out 144 rescue tasks.
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Huge waves are seen in Sydney's Bondi Beach as the city was battered by cyclonic wind gusts and non-stop downpours.
Huge waves are seen in Sydney's Bondi Beach as the city was battered by cyclonic wind gusts and non-stop downpours.
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On the Central Coast, an Avoca Beach resident cleans up her property after flooding on April 22, 2015. Four people were killed when wind and rain lashed the region.
On the Central Coast, an Avoca Beach resident cleans up her property after flooding on April 22, 2015. Four people were killed when wind and rain lashed the region.
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A second day of severe weather conditions battering Sydney and surrounding areas have killed three people, according to New South Wales police. Strong winds have whipped up heavy seas, inundating Bondi Beach in Sydney on April 21.
A second day of severe weather conditions battering Sydney and surrounding areas have killed three people, according to New South Wales police. Strong winds have whipped up heavy seas, inundating Bondi Beach in Sydney on April 21.
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Uprooted trees are scattered along the streets in a residential area of western Sydney. Strong winds and massive rainstorms have shut down schools and hampered cruise ship movements.
Uprooted trees are scattered along the streets in a residential area of western Sydney. Strong winds and massive rainstorms have shut down schools and hampered cruise ship movements.
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Damaging winds and heavy rain have caused huge floods in Sydney's suburb. New South Wales Premier Mike Baird said on Tuesday more severe weather was forecast to hit before conditions eased at midnight, and urged workers to "head home as soon as you possibly can."
Damaging winds and heavy rain have caused huge floods in Sydney's suburb. New South Wales Premier Mike Baird said on Tuesday more severe weather was forecast to hit before conditions eased at midnight, and urged workers to "head home as soon as you possibly can."
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A wooden bench is covered in sand at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The overnight storm has cut power lines and caused delay in traffic and public transport.
A wooden bench is covered in sand at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The overnight storm has cut power lines and caused delay in traffic and public transport.
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A man holds an umbrella against strong winds in Central Business District in Sydney, Australia on April 21.
A man holds an umbrella against strong winds in Central Business District in Sydney, Australia on April 21.
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A jogger struggles against the strong winds at Bondi Beach on April 21.
A jogger struggles against the strong winds at Bondi Beach on April 21.
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A woman walks past a fallen tree in Sydney, Australia on April 21.
A woman walks past a fallen tree in Sydney, Australia on April 21.
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