Australia news live: fog blanketing Sydney stops ferries; seven emergency warnings as flood waters surge into SA

Commuters asked to seek alternative modes of transport as ferries stay in Sydney docks; at least 14 levees have failed so far, and 3,000 homes lost electricity as the River Murray flood waters move downstream. Follow the day’s news live

Ferry services resume in Sydney as fog clears

The fog looks to be clearing in Sydney, or at least the sun has just broken through the clouds where I’m sitting.

Passengers should continue to allow extra travel time and check information displays for service updates as services return to timetable.