More NSW towns cut off while others get a moment of relief amid flood crisis

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The town of Moulamein is hunkering down for weeks of expected isolation due to floodwater, while Condobolin hopes the worst of the flood has passed.

Anne Bowditch evacuated from her property a week ago.

She says it's a "relief" the river level is beginning to drop and hopes that predictions that the worst is over are correct.Condobolin's SES unit commander Susan Bennett says residents in low-lying areas need to remain alert."It's a Watch and Act situation here. "People in low-lying areas are already affected but [need] to remain vigilant and keep a watch on what's going on and have a plan, just in case."Calls for more support

Residents in the devastated town of Eugowra have expressed gratitude for one-off flood payments announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday, but warn they will need more support to get back on their feet.Residents are eligible for $1,000 and primary producers can apply for $75,000 payments.

Anthony Robinson lives in Eugowra and lost everything in the flood, including his house, and says the payments won't be enough.Find more local news

 

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