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Echuca braces for floodwaters

Friday, September 10, 2010

Echuca-Moama is expected to be hit by flooding and increased river levels as early as tonight. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the river is expected to reach 94m Australian Height Datum (AHD) on Wednesday, with moderate rural flooding. The peak would sit just under the level reached during the 1993 floods. However, the bureau said river levels would be close [ Read the full story ]

Moira on alert

Friday, September 10, 2010

Moira Shire has been busy over the past week in response to recent rain and water rises in some areas. Moira Shire Council mayor Ed Cox said close communication with police and SES would continue. ``Council depots are fully prepared and equipped to respond if needed, with staff on standby and ready to go if they are required,'' he said. Pumps [ Read the full story ]

East residents angry over lack of action

Friday, September 10, 2010

Residents in Echuca East are concerned they may be affected by flooding, but nothing has been done to prevent it. The concerned residents said their homes were threatened and affected by flooding during the 1993 floods but, despite their plea to Campaspe Shire Council, nothing has been done to prevent future flood risks. ``Back then, council came through and dumped a [ Read the full story ]

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