Did the wall that saved the Melbourne Cup racetrack contribute to the flooding of 245 homes?

The Maribyrnong River had its worst flood in almost 50 years last week. Now residents and experts are asking if it had to be that badGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAs the people whose houses were swallowed by the Maribyrnong River dragged their ruined belongings into the street this week, until the piles of junk towered overhead, marquees were being erected downstream at Flemington racecourse.The track, an emerald polished to a spectacular green, was saved by a 2.5-metre high flood wall, only days before the start of Australia's premier racing carnival. Continue reading...