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Floods and Dam Safety

Updated 2026-06-30 08:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A new CSIRO report suggests that NSW’s deadly floods in 2022 could have been mitigated by two metres of water if dams were used differently. The findings come as governments are yet to implement the recommended measures.

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The Guardian
Governments have not committed to measures modelled in the report on Lismore’s 2022 floods, which led to the deaths of 13 peopleGet our breaking news email, free app</a
2026-06-30 08:18 UTC
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