Is the general consensus of the community about the efforts of everyone involved in both the sandbagging and now the massive clean up effort, in the aftermath of the flood threat. Yarriambiack Shire mayor John Kemfert said he was particularly proud of the efforts of the community and congratulated everyone involved for their selflessness in [...]
WARRACKNABEAL’S Rusty Nail Restaurant, which sits close to the usually calm Yarriambiack Creek, was the worst flood affected premises despite countless hours of preparation by its owner and family members. The raging waters flooded the lower part of the restaurant and log cabin however, the family’s spirits remained high. Owner Danny Johnson spoke with the [...]
AFTER what has now been named as “The Great Wall of Warracknabeal” saved some 150 houses from being inundated with water in this weeks flood, many are asking, “should the levee stay”? Suggestions have been made that perhaps the wall should be refined, with walking tracks made on top of them to ensure the town [...]