Torrential rain and storms are lashing eastern Australia, with flood warnings issued from Victoria to Queensland; a man has now been charged in connection to a hit and run that left a Melbourne road worker dead; and TV icon Bert Newton will be farewelled at a state funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral in Melbourne today, which will be televised on Channel 7 from 9:15am. Presented by Jodie Speers. More news across the day on 7NEWS.com.au and 7Plus



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