Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae pose for photos ahead of a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses.

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (R) speaks during a news conference attended by Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works Co. wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses.

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae (R) attend a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses.

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae join hands ahead of a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses.

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan striker Seiichiro Make (L) reacts after scoring Japan's fourth goal during the second half of a Group B match against Vietnam at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup in Hanoi on July 16. At right is Vietnam goalkeeper Duong Hong Son.

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan striker Seiichiro Make (2nd from R) heads Japan's fourth goal during the second half of a Group B match against Vietnam at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup in Hanoi on July 16. Japan beat Vietnam 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals.

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan striker Seiichiro Make (2nd from R) heads Japan's fourth goal during the second half of a Group B match against Vietnam at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup in Hanoi on July 16. Japan beat Vietnam 4-1 to advance to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

Japan crush Vietnam to cruise into Asian Cup quarterfinals

HANOI, Vietnam - Japan striker Seiichiro Make (L) reacts after scoring Japan's fourth goal during the second half of a Group B match against Vietnam at the 2007 AFC Asian Cup in Hanoi on July 16. At right is Vietnam goalkeeper Duong Hong Son. (Kyodo)

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae (R) attend a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses. (Kyodo)

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (R) speaks during a news conference attended by Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make Sanyo Electric and Panasonic Electric Works Co. wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses. (Kyodo)

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae join hands ahead of a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses. (Kyodo)

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

Panasonic to make 2 subsidiaries wholly owned units

OSAKA, Japan - Panasonic Corp. President Fumio Otsubo (C), Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano (L) and Panasonic Electric Works Co. President Shusaku Nagae pose for photos ahead of a news conference in Osaka on July 29, 2010. Panasonic announced it will make the two subsidiaries wholly owned units in a bid to bolster its environmental and energy-related businesses. (Kyodo)