Not a single building has been left untouched by the flood waters.
Rubble and mud is strewn across doorways, at the base of stairs, in the gutters, along the footpaths and bridges.
There have been floods before. But not like this.
The people who are in town to clean and support, stop and stare, in solidarity, silence and shock.
These are the scenes outside Lismore Uniting Church.
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