Moora is a townsite located 172 km north of Perth in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. Moora was one of the original stations on the Midland railway line to Walkaway, and the townsite was gazetted in 1895. In March 1999, the town suffered a major flood when ex-Tropical Cyclone Elaine caused the Moore River to break its banks with the evacuation of 1000 people.[1] Just as the community was recovering, another major rainfall event on the already saturated land in May the same year caused yet another flood in the town. As of mid-2006, Moora plays host to a total population of 2780 and is the most substantial wheat belt town between Geraldton and Perth. The town provides facilities and services such as commercial banks, schools, commerce and retail sectors, community recreational facilities; plus a Pharmacy, Dentist, Doctors and District Hospital. The Moora Country Campout, a three day festival held on the Easter Weekend every year, draws numerous Australian music fans and Country Ute enthusiasts to its grounds while providing a range of activities for children and families. Many tourist attractions can be found around the Moora District, ranging from the Berkshire Valley Museum to the abundance of hand-painted murals and the Moora Town Clock. As such, Moora is often a popular stopover for tourist’s enroute to holiday destinations and those following the wildflower trail. Surrounding the town are several rural activities (such as the growing of wheat, barley, canola, oaten hay and lupins, as well as the raising of sheep, cattle and pigs) and a Silica mine located west of Kiaka farm (or 15km North of Moora).