Residents in Queensland’s rural border-town of Hebel are concerned the dirt mound they have to pay for will do little to prevent illegal border crossings into or from New South Wales.
The dirt mound, among other border measures, has cost the council more than $250,000, but with many back tracks along the border, it may be to no avail.
This indicates just another ongoing problem rural towns, especially border towns, are facing 17 months into the pandemic, and without enough financial support or proper solutions.