Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on September 9, 2026 • Originally reported by Donna Lu. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Climate Council forecasts more than 267,000 coastal properties will be damaged by flooding by 2100, costing hundreds of billions of dollars
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When grazier Peter Lake moved to the Clarence Valley in the New South Wales northern rivers region in 2007, he knew was “buying in flood country with … eyes open”.
His cattle farm, about halfway between Yamba and Grafton, borders the Coldstream River and has flooded five times since 2009.
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