Tropical storm Eloise

'Our lives have been turned upside down': How Eloise has been a 'blessing' and a curse

31 January 2021 - 00:00 By graeme hosken

While farmers across eastern SA have welcomed tropical storm Eloise’s heavy rains, more than 1,000 families whose homes and possessions were destroyed are wondering how they will pick up the pieces...

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