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Updates on the recovery from the River Murray floods of 2022-23. This reporting is supported by the Walkley Foundation's Meta Australian News Fund.
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Deputy Premier remains defensive about Lower Murray levee failures
The state government is doing its best to maintain River Murray levees and to respect local landowners, Susan Close says in this one-on-one interview.
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Peri Strathearn
River Murray levees fail amid high wind, high flows
Questions are being asked about South Australia's flood recovery efforts after levees at Pompoota, Long Flat and other locations were overtopped or…
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Peri Strathearn
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Inquiry will look at River Murray flood preparation, response and recovery
A committee of MPs will spend the next three months gathering evidence for a report on the state government’s handling of the 2022-23 disaster.
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Peri Strathearn
Tourists flock to the River Murray even as high flows peak
The State Emergency Service is urging caution, but more and more tourists are making plans to vote with their feet thanks to the River Revival voucher…
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Peri Strathearn
Flood recovery: Listen to locals next time, says Wall Flat farmer
Sam Martin has added his voice to a chorus of Lower Murray irrigators who have urged the state government to value their expertise.
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Peri Strathearn
Not long to go, families – Sturt Reserve playground should reopen soon
The Murray Bridge council is continuing to work at fixing flood damage and has established a timeline for the playground's reopening.
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Michael X. Savvas
River Murray flood recovery will be focus of two public events next week
The women of the Lower Murray irrigation areas will get together on Monday, while all community members are invited to a public meeting in Murray Bridge…
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Peri Strathearn
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