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Originally Posted by bigjoe
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Far out.. After hearing my whole life about invasive species ruining everything native to Australia, I now learn that an Australian species kicks butt overseas...
My Folks have remained in the family home behind the hills in Townsville for over 36 years. From the get go, we made sure to clear everything flammable away from the house, shed, and bore pump. Plenty of rainwater tanks (around 60K Litres), hoses/taps, keep the grass short and green, and the gutters empty. A Genset can run the bore when the power inevitably fails, with half the tank water located at the high point of the hill.
Once Dad got a cheap tractor we made firebreaks around the fenceline. Whilst they have great neighbours now, we long learned you can't rely on next door keeping their side clean.