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Eugowra floods recovery success thanks to savvy planning and community spirit
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Eugowra floods recovery success thanks to savvy planning and community spirit

ABC  

The simple sound of rain on a tin roof is a reassuring one for many of us. "The other night when the rain was pounding down, I just couldn't sleep," said local farmer and photographer Kim Storey when I called to check on how the recovery effort was progressing. Proactive recovery plans The man who headed Eugowra's local flood recovery …

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Exhaustion sets in as cost of record flood reaches 'millions' for Eugowra residents
1 year, 7 months ago

Exhaustion sets in as cost of record flood reaches 'millions' for Eugowra residents

ABC  

Six months ago residents of a small New South Wales town woke to what they thought would be a normal Monday morning. Key points: The clean-up continues six months since devastating flash flooding Eugowra residents say they need more government funding to rebuild their lives The Premier Chris Minns is being urged to visit the affected communities A few hours …

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Wyangala Dam misses out on federal funding, but millions to be spent on improving flood warning systems
1 year, 7 months ago

Wyangala Dam misses out on federal funding, but millions to be spent on improving flood warning systems

ABC  

There is still no federal funding available for one of the most expensive water security projects in New South Wales. Key points: The Wyangala Dam expansion misses out again on federal funding The NSW government will start reviewing a long-awaited business case for the expansion Millions of dollars will be spent on improving flood warning systems for towns The proposed …

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Eugowra children return to school as community recovers from devastating NSW floods
1 year, 10 months ago

Eugowra children return to school as community recovers from devastating NSW floods

ABC  

For the children of Eugowra, in Central West NSW, the return to school this week has been like no other. Key points: Counselling is set to continue for students left traumatised by the Eugowra flood St Joseph's Catholic Primary School suffered significant damage but is reopening with demountable classrooms Schools offered free backpacks, uniforms and vouchers to make it easier …

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Helicopter rescue bills issued to Eugowra residents after deadly flood to be waived
2 years ago

Helicopter rescue bills issued to Eugowra residents after deadly flood to be waived

ABC  

The New South Wales government has taken action after it was revealed that some flood victims in Eugowra were billed for helicopter rescues by the ambulance service. Key points: At least three bills have been sent to Eugowra residents, for helicopter rescue from flooded homes The ABC understands they were more than $1000 each The Deputy Premier, Paul Toole, says …

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In flood-ravaged towns like Eugowra, residents face 'nonsensical' flood insurance premiums
2 years ago

In flood-ravaged towns like Eugowra, residents face 'nonsensical' flood insurance premiums

ABC  

As beeping trucks and heavy machinery collect flood debris strewn down her street, Eugowra resident Alison Teml surveys the damage to her home. Key points: Flood and storm insurance claims since 2020 have topped $12.3 billion, according to the Insurance Council of Australia Flood victims say they can't afford insurance premiums Experts say government-backed "reinsurance pools" could provide coverage for …

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Optimism in Eugowra as community looks to rebuild, days after deadly flash flood destroyed most of the town
2 years, 1 month ago

Optimism in Eugowra as community looks to rebuild, days after deadly flash flood destroyed most of the town

ABC  

In the immediate hours and days after a deadly flash flood destroyed most of Eugowra, in the NSW Central West, there was a sense that the town could not come back from such a disaster. Centre committee member Brendan Mansbridge said it was important to get things moving to "try and get some normality in the town". "If people can …

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