16.4m high. This is how much the Lismore river grew and took everything with her.

No one was prepared for so much intensity, so much loss. But as unprepared as we all were, our community reacted immediately to help, rescue and support everyone in need.

The KooriMail, only 100% indigenous-owned and funded newspaper became the headquarter for major rescue ops across the region.

The following images are portraits of a damaged land and its community.

Coming soon