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Severe Flooding in Sydney: Man Swims Golf Course

1/19/2026

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  • Heavy rains and thunderstorms caused significant flooding in Sydney, Australia.
  • Australian man Craig Finniss swam in a flooded Palm Beach golf course during the flooding.
  • The Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported that some areas received 180mm of rain over the weekend.
  • Residents in nearby suburbs were ordered to evacuate their homes due to flash flooding.