BY DAKOTA TAIT
We're being urged to visit Broke this weekend, as businesses prepare to reopen for the first time since the devastating flood event.
The flood appeal will be running from the 15th to the 17th of July, in hopes to raise money for the township, where more than 50 houses were severely impacted.
It's believed the flood on July 6 was the worst flood in the village's 198-year history.
Local businesses, including winery cellar doors, restaurants and accommodation, are urging people to spend a weekend and spend money in the region.
Winemaker and businessman Andrew Margan says he's hoping the community comes out in support.
"The community of Broke, government bodies, and all of the people who have been on the ground helping to try and put our wonderful community back together again can only do so much," he said.
"We urge people to come and visit the cellar doors and restaurants, buy wines online or in retail outlets.
"We are also asking for donations via our community Gofundme, with 100% of funds going directly to those left without homes and insurance policies that don’t cover flood damage."
