'Tinnie army' leads to NSW flood inquiry call to train community members as first responders. How will that work?
- Written by: Mittul Vahanvati, Lecturer, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies, RMIT University
When floods swept the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales earlier this year, scores of people ignored official advice and rescued neighbours and friends from floodwaters using their boats, kayaks and jet skis, while risking their own lives. Now an independent inquiry has recommended communities in high-risk areas receive training and...





















