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2011 February 05 Archives - News Weekly

Issue 2011 February 05


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COVER STORY: After the deluge, build new dams!

Patrick J. ByrneFeb 5, 20116 min read

Recent massive deluges and floods demonstrate that Australia has the periodic rainfall to secure the nation’s growing water needs, if there is the political will to build new dams.The floods across the eastern states have inflicted a terrible loss of life, and major damage to towns, cities, farms, infrastructure and industry.In the wake of the floods, a truly Australian spirit has been demonstrated…