On the first anniversary of the deadly northern NSW flood event, Lifeline counsellors are available at an event in Lismore as the community comes together to reflect on the catastrophe.
Mark O'Toole was rescued by ADF helicopter from the roof of his property in northern NSW.abc.net.au/news/nsw-northern-rivers-community-relects-on-first-flood-anniversary/102020110Mark O'Toole was plucked from the roof of his Bungawalbin home in northern NSW exactly 12 months ago.
South Lismore resident Jenna Breeze, her husband Shannon, and their five-year-old daughter Raelene are living in a government caravan in their backyard.
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