Tag: floods

LGAQ says residents are facing unfair flood insurance hikes despite councils investing in flood mitigation.

The Victorian government is giving local councils $22.2 million to fund flood studies, including 32 studies in regional parts of the state.

The actions of local government will be included in a review of Queensland’s flood response.

ALGA is seeking immediate and ongoing federal funding for disaster mitigation.

Seventeen flood affected councils in south-east Queensland are eligible for disaster funding as torrential rain continues to hit the region.

A new geospatial tool has been released that’s designed help local governments plan for severe weather events.

A council at the centre of the North Queensland floods talks about the challenges of coordinating the recovery effort.

Australian governments are being encouraged to evaluate their readiness to collaborate, which research shows is crucial to an effective response.

State-wide databases and better-funded programs are needed to help councils respond to changes in how Australians volunteer around disaster.

Government News meets the individuals working to determine how government can best support communities affected by disaster.