A tragedy unfolds

There is now no doubt that the rising floodwaters swallowing up that part of Australia ironically known as "The Sunshine State" are the worst seen in decades. As most of us in SA enjoy near perfect summer weather while going about our daily routines, its hard not to be bewildered by what we are seeing on our TV and computer screens (the vision is no less dramatic in the print press).

The SA State Committee of the CPA sends its sympathy to the families who have lost (or will lose) loved ones to these devastating floods and encourages wealthy corporations to donate large amounts of money to the flood relief appeal.