Rural councils seek fresh fund to cope with future disasters

Andrew Miller
Updated February 21 2023 - 2:53pm, first published November 16 2022 - 6:30pm
Unsealed roads surrounding Roger Trewick's property in Elmore were unpassable. Picture supplied.
Unsealed roads surrounding Roger Trewick's property in Elmore were unpassable. Picture supplied.

Rural Councils Victoria is calling for a dedicated rural "Build Back Better" fund in the wake of the ongoing floods crisis across the state.

Andrew Miller

Andrew Miller

Journalist

I'm a general reporter with Stock & Land, with a special interest in irrigation issues. I completed my cadetship, with the Age, in 1980. Over my career, I've worked for ABC radio news (Mt Isa, Qld) and at provincial and suburban newspapers.

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