A good news story from Eastern Australia

@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

3 Mar 22

@arunima25 Yes a news that made me feel proud! Such news also remind us that humanity is still thriving!

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 22

That's so true. There are still many good people around and acts like these warm our hearts.

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Arunima Singh

@arunima25 (85265)

• Bangalore, India

3 Mar 22

@JudyEv It's scary with all that's happening in the world in the recent times. We can just keep hoping for the things to get better. It's all so bad right now

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (55702)

• Portugal

3 Mar 22

I read about the floods, hope everything improves there.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar 22

@nela13 Weather patterns are becoming more and more extreme.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

It is very sad for those that live there. And possibly with global warming we will see more of these sorts of floods in the future.

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Manuela Lopes

@nela13 (55702)

• Portugal

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv floods and droughts too.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457340)

• Switzerland

3 Mar 22

I was reading the news this morning, I did not know that you had flooding in Australia. Those people were so good to feed the crowd waiting for help.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (457340)

• Switzerland

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv It is horrible, you have too much rain, here we had no rain in January, no rain in February and for the moment no rain in the immediate forecast.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

@LadyDuck I do think those who say there is no global warming will have to revise their opinion soon.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

They are the worst floods in our history and it's still raining. More and more people are being evacuated from some areas.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118365)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Mar 22

The situation is not good with all the flooding going on there. I've been seeing bits and pieces of the news stories about it. I hope there is an end in sight for all that rain and flooding, and that everyone remains safe.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118365)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv I saw last night a news story that unfortunately said there have been deaths.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

There is no end in sight quite yet as far as I know. More rain and thunderstorms are forecast.

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Jeff Moffitt

@moffittjc (118365)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv Ooh. It was at 14 when I read the news story.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

3 Mar 22

Wow that's a shame. But I enjoyed your positive story. I think it was a quote from Children's show host, Mr. Rogers - that said when bad things happen - look for the helpers. That's what your story reminded me of

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Mar 22

@FayeHazel True. We could do with a few shows showing those traits.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

I've heard 'Mr Rogers' mentioned elsewhere but I had no idea who he was.

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Faye

@FayeHazel (40248)

• United States

7 Mar 22

@JudyEv he was quite popular had a Children's show that ran for decades "Mr.Roger's Neighborhood" - that emphasized manners, being polite, understanding, kindness (someone should put it back on the air, it's much needed now, lol)

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

4 Mar 22

How kind of the shop keeper and hotel! Community coming together in time of need, heartwarming.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

It reallys makes you feel good to read of such kind people.

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https://www.khon2.com/local-news/former-hawaii-man-running-aid-to-ukraine/

@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar 22

@oahuwriter Common decent people all over the world are outraged by this invasion.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26780)

• United States

5 Mar 22

@JudyEv Very much so! Yesterday in the news, an uprooted Hawaii resident, now living in Budapest, helping Ukrainians.

www.khon2.com

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/former-hawaii-man-running-aid-to-ukraine/

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71659)

• United States

3 Mar 22

That’s so sad they are predicting more rain on top of that devastation already having happened. So very kind of the shopkeeper to give out those items. Also nice the motel helped out as well!

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (71659)

• United States

3 Mar 22

@JudyEv I was thinking that about the store owner too thinking he’s being effected by this too and gave away all that stuff. So very caring and generous.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 22

People are stepping up to help in the best way that they can. Major Singh isn't a big wealthy store - just a small owner so he is giving up a lot really.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

3 Mar 22

The Sikhs community- whether in India or abroad have been carriers of big generosity and helpfulness. So this is no surprise. Hats off to Major Singh! Looks like world over, freak weather (and health) phenomenon are not abating. And then we have mad men like Putin going to war over a frivolous reason of historical mistakes(as per him)! Alas, such tough days But yes a positive news. And hats off to Great Eastern Motel as well!

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 22

The whole world seems in a turmoil at the moment. Who knows where it will all end.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

3 Mar 22

@JudyEv Yes and even many Russians are shocked at Putin's action. Such an action could have made some sense in 1940s but not now!

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

9 Mar 22

@JudyEv Not stopping even when Russians are facing a big impact of the sanctions. This happens when a country has leaders with absolute powers and who don't care about their own citizens. It's not as if India or other countries have everything perfect. Yet at least there is some democratic accountability. Democracy is a farce in Russia and some other countries.

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28644)

• Mauritius

3 Mar 22

Seems like things won't be getting better soon. Feeling so sorry for the people of Gympie. Major Singh is doing a wonderful job

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Nawsheen

@Nawsheen (28644)

• Mauritius

8 Mar 22

@JudyEv how is the situation there now?

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Mar 22

@Nawsheen It's just as bad although the flooding seems to have moved south into northern NSW. More are on red alert or are being evacuated.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 22

He is indeed. More areas are now being affected by the floods. It would be devastating to see the waters coming into your house.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111073)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Mar 22

Yikes, that's really bad. I pray the rain will stop and that the sun will come out to dry up the excess water.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (111073)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Mar 22

Bummer. Your country has been hit very hard recently with the fires now this, I am praying things will turn out for the best for Australia

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

@rebelann Thanks.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

3 Mar 22

Thanks. There is more flooding a bit further south now.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (137189)

• Philippines

3 Mar 22

I hope the rains stopped soon in these affected places.

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Shavkat

@Shavkat (137189)

• Philippines

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv I am glad that it is happening out there.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

That would be ideal but at the moment they are forecasting more rain.

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Deborah-Diane

@DeborahDiane (40042)

• Laguna Woods, California

7 Mar 22

@JudyEv - I have heard about the flooding in Australia. I did not know, though, that they are expecting MORE rain. How terrible. I saw an interesting story about the flooding, too. It was a photo of a large snake swimming through the flood waters, and on its back were two little mice, a cute green frog, and a large beetle. They were all hitching a ride through the flood waters on the back of a snake! I do not know if the snake was doing a good deed, or just thought he was bringing his lunch with him!

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Deborah-Diane

@DeborahDiane (40042)

• Laguna Woods, California

8 Mar 22

@JudyEv - I am sooo sorry to hear about all this flooding. There has been a little about it in our news, but mostly our news has been dominated by the Russians attacking Ukraine. It has been heartbreaking to see women and children walking for days to get to the border with Poland. I feel so sorry for those people. I know how damaging flooding can be, though. It seems to me, too, that once an area has had bad flooding, it can be prone to it happening again in the future. This is very distressing.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Mar 22

@DeborahDiane The war news and the flooding are vying for top spot here. It is just awful what Russia is doing. I wish the West would do a bit more to stop him but I'm sure there are many factors to consider. Hopefully, the financial restrictions might make him pull his horns in a bit.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Mar 22

The floods are nowhere near over. There are more evacuations now in the suburbs of Sydney. That's funny about the snake. One cow was found hundreds of kms from where she lived and another photo showed a young bull standing on a roof. The damage has been horrendous.

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Shiva

@Shiva49 (26189)

• Singapore

3 Mar 22

There are always the heroes who rise to the occasion. Uplifting to read amid the disaster.

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@ptrikha_2 (45419)

• India

3 Mar 22

@Shiva49 Yes and we are even hearing of great folks who are helping people in Ukraine.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

There are a great number of these sorts of stories. As you say, heroes rise to the occasion.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

I wish them all well. Good to hear of people helping.

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Mar 22

It is indeed and the situation isn't really improving at the moment. More rain is forecast and new areas are becoming inundated.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Mar 22

@JudyEv That is not good at all.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (169582)

• United States

4 Mar 22

That is horrible, but in these days of climate change and global warming, I suppose events like this will become more and more commonplace. Thank Goodness for Major Singh!

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@JudyEv (325337)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Mar 22

I think they will become more common too. I'm just so happy I'm over here and not in the middle of it all.

changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)

• China

4 Mar 22

What a heart-warming sight ! The shopkeeper and Great Eastern Motel's gave generously to people that were left stranded.Disasters have no mercy,but humans do.

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