Stay updated with breaking news from Jane Trewin. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
As residents along Melbourne's Maribyrnong River attempt to rebuild after last year's shocking floods, their local council fears they could be setting themselves up for future devastation with "like-for-like" rebuilds in the flood-prone area.
With tenacity, passionate contributions from the community and a strong moral compass, The Age’s reporting can help achieve meaningful, real-world change.
Melbourne Water’s new alert system was supposed to give early warning of impending danger but did not give Melburnians much chance to escape a disastrous flood.