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Postie sings again as Eugowra re-opens

The post office in Eugowra is among the first businesses to open a week after a flash flood destroyed much of the farming town in the central west of NSW.

AAP · Nov 22, 2022

‘Where have you been?’: PM receives mixed reception as Eugowra counts cost of inland ‘tsunami’

As Anthony Albanese and Dominic Perrottet walk through the disaster zone, residents remind them of the prohibitive costs of flood insurance

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022

After a hellish week, flood-hit NSW towns take their first small steps towards normality

As the adrenaline of the initial disaster response wears off, volunteers are on hand to ensure locals receive the mental health support they need

The Guardian - AU · Nov 21, 2022

The spirit remains in a town washed away

Four days after a ferocious flash flood razed much of Eugowra, in central west NSW, residents and volunteers from neighbouring towns are cleaning up.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

AAP · Nov 18, 2022

As New South Wales reels, many are asking why it's flooding in places where it's never flooded before

On Monday, residents of Eugowra in New South Wales had to flee for their lives. They had only minutes to get to higher ground – or their rooftops – to escape what’s been dubbed an “inland tsunami” of water. This week, many other towns across western NSW faced renewed floods. For many…

The Conversation · Nov 17, 2022

Hours before Diane Smith went missing in Eugowra's floods, Pat Welsh saved her from her inundated home

A body believed to be that of Diane Smith was found in Eugowra on Wednesday. It's believed she drowned while trying to reach higher ground after earlier being rescued from her home.

ABC News · Nov 17, 2022

NSW flood-weary victims want to rebuild

The Lachlan River has inundated parts of Forbes that are usually untouched by floods, while Eugowra residents look to rebuild.

AAP · Nov 17, 2022

Calls for ADF help after Eugowra 'wipeout'

The federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, says the people of Eugowra are in dire need of help after flash flooding almost wiped out the NSW village.

AAP · Nov 16, 2022

Inland 'tsunami' destroys NSW town of Eugowra, one person dead

Residents of a central western NSW town climbed on their roofs and clung onto trees as a "wall of water" killed at least one person and destroyed hundreds of homes.

ABC News · Nov 16, 2022