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Posted inEmergency management, Feature, Local News, Technology

Extra hands and new tech boost disaster readiness in the region

by Ellouise Bailey12 hours agoSeptember 26, 2025

Floods, storms and bushfires are part of life for regional communities, but new technology and extra volunteers could make responding to them a bit easier.

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