Weatherzone, By: ABC, 05/07/2013

The Mayor of Ipswich in south east Queensland says it is crucial local governments across the Hunter, and the rest of Australia, share their experiences of dealing with natural disasters. Paul Pisasale will speak at Lake Macquarie Council's second 'Our City, Our Future' lecture series tonight.

Ipswich was devastated by floods in 2011, which saw more than 3,000 homes and businesses inundated with water. Councilor Pisasale says he is proud of how his community pulled together during the natural disaster.

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