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The forgotten plan to rescue Lismore

PLANS to flood proof Lismore with diversion channels and levees were first raised almost 40 years ago.

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13th April 2019 12:04 AM

A flood mitigation plan contained in a report by Italian academics compiled in 1981.

The uncertain reality threatening to put Grafton underwater

Grafton resident learnt what's possible in a bigger flood when the Clarence River overtopped in 2013.

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30th Jan. 2018 4:01 AM

Photo from The Daily Examiner in January 2013, showing the Clarence River in flood.

Levee for Ballina? Council reconsiders flood options

THE idea for a levee was put on the backburner because of the immense cost, but now it's back on the table.

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18th Jan. 2018 4:01 AM

Ballina Shire Council are reviewing the feasibility of a levee for Ballina Island.

Why wasn't the levee discussed at the Flood Ready workshops?

SIX months on from the devastating March flood, there has been a deafening silence from community leaders about moves to...

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07th Oct. 2017 4:10 AM

Heavy flood water tearing through the Lismore CBD in April this year.

Levee repairs to reduce flood risk for the Pioneer River

Council will begin work on the Pioneer River flood levee repairs in October, reducing flood risk to the area.

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14th Sept. 2017 8:09 AM

The Pioneer River at Balnagowan boat ramp, Friday, May 19, 2017

Strelow hits back at Landry's levee landholder accusations

Politicians at odds over funding for the South Rockhampton Flood Levee

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16th July 2017 5:07 PM

CONSULTATION: Port Curtis landholder Matthew Neale studies the levee plan with Capricornia MP Michelle Landry, Mayor Margaret Strelow and RRC councillors Tony Williams, Drew Wickerson, Neil Fisher and Rose Swadling yesterday.

Michelle Landry on the proposed Levee

Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, talks about the Flood Levee meeting held on Monday evening.

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11th July 2017 12:07 PM

Over 12,000 calls made in Landry's levee survey

Byrne and Landry clash again about survey on support for South Rockhampton Flood Levee.

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15th June 2017 6:06 AM

Final alignment map for the South Rockhampton Flood Levee reveals exactly where will stay dry, and where potential water will be because of the levee.

Levee could be back if funding is offered

A LEVEE wall to mitigate flooding in Mary St could still be possible down the line but Mayor Mick Curran said it would not...

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10th June 2017 6:06 AM

INUNDATED: Gympie's CBD under water in the 2013 flood.

Depot Hill residents say it's not just them who will benefit

Depot Hill residents threw their support behind the construction of the South Rockhampton Flood Levee saying the whole city...

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20th May 2017 5:05 AM

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