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Melbourne’s wettest day in two years traps drivers, with more rain to come

A family of four was rescued from a car trapped in floodwaters after torrential rain triggered flash flooding across Melbourne on Thursday.

Melbourne’s wettest day in two years traps drivers, with more rain to come

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Ekiti is 30: From Fountain of Knowledge to Destination of Opportunities

From a land of farms and civil servants to a destination for travellers, researchers and investors, Ekiti turns 30 with its head high and its doors wide open for opportunities.

  • Ekiti celebrates 30 years since statehood on October 1, 1996
  • Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport opens on December 10, 2025
  • State known as "Fountain of Knowledge" producing diverse professionals

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