WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation
1 year, 11 months ago

WA floods prompt Kimberley visit from Anthony Albanese and Mark McGowan amid devastation

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is promising "significant" emergency assistance relief for those impacted by Western Australia's worst-ever floods ahead of a tour of the state's soaked Kimberley region. Key points: The PM and WA premier have visited Fitzroy Crossing's evacuation centre They will return to Broome to meet volunteers and emergency workers Mark McGowan has warned flood-hit communities face a long recovery Mr Albanese touched down in Broome overnight, while WA Premier Mark McGowan arrived this morning. Premier Mark McGowan and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese walk the main street of Fitzroy Crossing. 'Massive' infrastructure rebuild Mr Albanese earlier told Radio 6PR he would announce a "significant" emergency assistance package today, including a $10,000 grant for housing repairs and up to $10,000 to replace central household items.

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Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job
1 year, 11 months ago

Fitzroy Crossing pub trashed as receding waters reveal grim flood clean-up job

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A sticky sludge of muddy sand and debris coated the floor of Fitzroy Crossing's pub, after the nearby river sent a torrent of floodwater bursting through its doors. Key points: Fitzroy Crossing residents have begun cleaning up after devastating floods The local hotel and bar suffered major damage A massive operation is underway to deliver supplies by air and sea …

WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage
1 year, 11 months ago

WA floods rebuild may take 'months' as falling Kimberley water levels reveal enormous damage

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Western Australia's Premier says it could take months before authorities can restore critical infrastructure in remote towns ravaged by the state's worst floods on record, as a supplies and freight headache emerges. Key points: There has been widespread destruction in the Kimberley from the floods Damage to critical infrastructure is set to take months to fix There are warnings delivering …

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency
1 year, 11 months ago

Frustration builds as evacuations delayed in 'severe' Kimberley flood emergency

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People in the Kimberley are waiting anxiously as major evacuations from record-breaking floods have been delayed due to severe weather, with no confirmation of when stranded residents will be airlifted from Fitzroy Crossing. Key points: Vulnerable residents have been rescued, but a major airlift from Fitzroy Crossing has been delayed Community members feel shock and frustration, with more people to …

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Defence Force steps in as Kimberley's flood emergency intensifies

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The Australian Defence Force will help evacuate residents from the central Kimberley as authorities continue to deal with the fallout from ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Key points: The Defence Force has been called in to provide assistance to residents stranded by record flooding in the Fitzroy Valley An evacuation centre at Fitzroy Crossing is nearing capacity as residents leave their homes …

Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record
1 year, 11 months ago

Flooding inundates homes in Fitzroy Crossing, central Kimberley as river hits highest level on record

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Record flooding is causing havoc across the Kimberley, as residents in Fitzroy Crossing flee to higher ground while authorities warn many communities could be cut off for a week. Key points: The Fitzroy River has reached its highest level on record at Fitzroy Crossing, hitting 15.09 metres this morning Homes and businesses have been inundated and the river could rise …

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