Urban Planning: The article discusses how good urban planning could have prevented the need for motorways in suburbs, but instead, governments prioritize building motorways to win votes. This approach leads to flawed interchange designs and problems down the line.Emergency Preparedness: The article highlights the importance of emergency preparedness during periods of heavy rainfall and flooding in southeast Australia. Oyster farmers along the New South Wales South Coast are worried about their busiest time of the year approaching, given recent heavy rainfall that has closed leases weeks away from harvesting oysters. The article provides checklists and resources for emergency preparation on ABC's website.Oyster Farming: The article discusses the damage caused by recent floods in the area, including the closure of most estuaries, which accounts for almost 60% of New South Wales' total oyster production. Heavy rainfall has washed away logs and debris into the catchment, damaging oyster leases and infrastructure. The article features an interview with oyster farmer Roy Glessing, who is working to clear the debris and repair the damage.