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Gallery | Moira Shire marks one-year flood anniversary

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Community event: Nathalia Lions members Stuart Barnes, Denis Dunn, Jess Tyack, Brian Settlers and Marie Birch cooked up a storm at the family-friendly event. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Moira Shire Council hosted a community event at the Nathalia Recreational Reserve for residents to gather and reflect, one year on from the devastating 2022 floods.

The family-friendly event on Wednesday, November 8 saw the Moira and Alpine shire councils and various organisations join together with the community to reflect on the floods as well as inform residents about steps to heal and prepare for future natural disasters.

Reflection: Moira Shire Council panel of administrators chair John Tanner gives a speech one year on from the devastating 2022 floods. Photo by Gabriel Garcia
Determined: Suzanna Sheed reflects on her experience of the floods. Photo by Gabriel Garcia
Fun times: Taylah Hutchins, 14, tries her luck on one of the inflatable amusements at the event. Photo by Gabriel Garcia
Looking ahead: Moira Shire Council acting emergency management co-ordinator Kate Goldsmith and Alpine Shire Council emergency management co-ordinator Karen van Huizen told attendees how to prepare for future emergencies. Photo by Gabriel Garcia
Fun and games: Young kids were catered for with amusements, face painting and fairy floss. Photo by Gabriel Garcia
Creative: The event also featured artwork from students in Moira Shire. Photo by Gabriel Garcia