Heights of indulgence as ‘Gillieston Island’ residents make best of bad situation by holding party while cut off by floodwaters
When a booming suburb just a few minutes' drive from one of the biggest regional cities in New South Wales became trapped by floodwaters, instead of panicking its residents threw a street party.
Rising floodwaters isolated the community again last Wednesday and it was unclear when waters would recede enough for people to leave by road. The impromptu "show and shine" led to locals cars and bikes being lined up near the community centre, where a free barbecue was also cooking. Residents organised the impromptu street party, which included a motorbike display, in less than 24 hours.
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