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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Michael Parris

'So many heartbreaking stories': why expert says flood cover's worth it

Peak flood depth and elevation around Styx Creek from the Newcastle council 2023 flood study. Picture by Realm

Financial rights expert Julia Davis says Newcastle residents who live in a flood zone should take out flood insurance, even though shopping around for the best deal is "difficult" and "frustrating".

Ms Davis will address a free community information session at St John's Anglican Church hall in Cooks Hill on Thursday night organised by residents groups and former Lake Macquarie City Council climate adaptation officer Greg Giles.

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