Meanwhile in Ballina New South Wales storm passing through very heavy rain not much wind | New South Wales STORM WATCH

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Ballina Jet Boat Surf Rescue has reached a major milestone. This month marks 50 years out on the water - with volunteers planning for the organisation's future. | NBN Television

The moment world champion surfer Matt Wilkinson had a close call with a shark surfing at Ballina today. A drone alerted Matt to the 1.5m shark, before he quickly made his way to safety. Video: Surf Life Saving NSW www.7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS | 7NEWS Brisbane

The floods crisis continues to grip New South Wales - threatening more turmoil in the coming hours. Two lives have now been lost in the flooding emergency in the state's north, taking the national toll to 11. Ballina's hospital had to be evacuated overnight as water continued to rise and residents in nearby Lennox Head were told that 'it's too late to leave.' Thousands of rescues have been conducted so far. This is the latest look at the rainfall radar as that catastrophic weather system moves s