Residents in Echuca, Victoria say they’ve been “abandoned” as the Murray River swells higher after another night of heavy rain lashed the state. In other news, with more money for families and higher payments for pensioners set to feature in the upcoming federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned Australians not to expect large scale hand outs. Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9 | Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6

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