A year on, survivors still counting cost of '1-in-500-year' disaster
A year after devastating floods struck the NSW Mid North Coast, residents are still grappling with the aftermath. Many are in the process of rebuilding their homes and lives, with some yet to return. Community support services indicate that additional government assistance is necessary for ongoing recovery efforts.
- ▪Residents are still rebuilding after the record-breaking May 2025 floods.
- ▪Some individuals are still without homes, relying on community support services.
- ▪The Manning Valley Neighbourhood Service has supported over 600 people since the disaster.
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A year on from record floods, NSW Mid North Coast residents are returning homeBy Emma Siossian and Wiriya SatiABC Mid North CoastTopic:FloodsThu 21 May 2026 at 6:01amThu 21 May 2026 at 6:01amThu 21 May 2026 at 6:01amEd Trotter has found comfort restoring his home and garden after the record-breaking May 2025 flood. (ABC News: Emma Siossian)In short:Communities on the NSW Mid North Coast are marking one year since record-breaking floods devastated homes, farms and businesses.Many residents are still rebuilding, with some yet to return to their homes.What's next?A community support service says more government support is still needed.abc.net.au/news/record-breaking-nsw-mid-north-coast-floods-one-year-on/106667718Link copiedShareShare articleEd Trotter was away when the worst flood on record…
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