Floodwaters spread further in areas of eastern Australia.<br/> <br />Heavy rainfall has caused flooding in most parts of New South Wales and Victoria.<br/> <br />The town of Forbes in New South Wales is the latest town to be affected as the Lachlan River rises to over 10 metres.<br/> <br />Many have left town, but for the ones remaining, going into their homes looks difficult, as they have to cross the sandbags.<br/> <br />In the Victorian town of Nathalia, flood levels have peaked but the levee is succeeding in holding the water back.<br/> <br />Local media reported that while some residents have evacuated, many remained to help authorities protect the properties.<br/> <br />Sophia Soo, Reuters.
