Three people are dead and two others are missing after being washed away by floodwaters in New South Wales and the ACT.
The coastline has been battered with buildings suffering major damage, while two boats sank at Coffs Harbour.
Labor has promised more money for childcare, as Malcolm Turnbull paid tribute to his father.
Muhammad Ali’s body has arrived back in his hometown, ahead of a public memorial service on Saturday.
And Mick Fanning is through to the next round of the Fiji Pro.
