Great Ocean Road devastated by flash flooding; Protesters fight state anti-protest laws | 7NEWS

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Flash flooding along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road has stranded hundreds of holidaymakers after more than 180 millimetres of rain fell in less than five hours, sweeping cars out to sea at Wye River. The Great Ocean Road remains closed between Skeens Creek and Lorne, with emergency centres opened in Lorne and Apollo Bay. Three heroes from the Bondi terror attack will receive keys to the city for their life-saving bravery during the incident.

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