A father of three and his girlfriend died when their seaplane crashed into Perth's Swan River in front of 60,000 spectators. Families watched in horror as the plane nose-diving into the water.

Terrifying images of Australians turning on one another are burnt into our memories. First responders and eyewitnesses recall the events that led to Australia's day of shame.

On 28 February 2022 a disastrous weather event like no other destroyed thousands of homes in Lismore. In record breaking flood waters locals risked their lives to save thousands in their community.