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‘Where was the help?’: The Northern Rivers flood rescues

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Almost two weeks on from the catastrophic flooding on the east coast of Australia, residents have begun the slow process of rebuilding their lives. But they’ve been left with a lingering question: where was the help? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the dramatic rescues conducted by ordinary people, and why they were necessary in the first place. 

Editorial note: Since this episode was published, questions have been raised about the rescue described in Upper Main Arm Valley. We have been able to verify some but not all aspects of the story to a satisfactory level.


Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton.


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