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Bundaberg, Australia Residents Request Flood Buyback Program

First article: 19 mar. 2026, 04:52 | Last update: 19 mar. 2026, 04:52 | 1 source | 1 article

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Residents of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, are calling for a government-funded buyback scheme after experiencing three significant floods in the past 16 years. The repeated flooding has caused extensive damage and hardship, leading residents to seek a long-term solution that would allow them to relocate from vulnerable areas. The proposal highlights the increasing challenges faced by communities in regions prone to extreme weather events.

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Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 16 years Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 19 mar. 2026, 04:52 (1 day ago) Excellent

Bundaberg residents want buyback scheme after three major floods in 16 years

There are calls for the Queensland government to buy back homes in Bundaberg's flood zones, but the disaster recovery minister says the focus is on mitigation measures like floodgates.

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