Man had been attempting to cross a causeway through rising flood waters that have now cut off a campsite, stranding more than 20 people
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Police have resumed the search for an elderly man who was swept into a flooded river on Saturday night, as authorities warn more heavy rain could isolate inland parts of New South Wales and Queensland for up to six weeks.
Flood warnings remain in place for vast areas of eastern Australia, after a record-breaking rain event.
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