'A faint call for help': remarkable stories emerge from NSW flood rescues

As flooding recedes after days of destruction, the extraordinary efforts of locals and emergency crews are being revealedFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest flood updatesNSW floods: almost 500,000 people across state under evacuation orders or warningsGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingWhen Billy Curry arrived by boat at McKenzie Street, Lismore on Monday, he saw what he described as "a bad dream".What was once a suburban street had turned into a river, its current rapid and the waters brown and deep. While emergency crews in hi-vis gear crewed boats, waves lapped at treetops and powerlines.Sign up to receive an email with the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning Continue reading...