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Celebrating the Australian spirit

26 Jan 05:30am

Filed under: Australia, Brisbane, Floods, Pride, Queensland Floods

This summer of floods has been an incredible test of character for all the people who’ve faced it. And through it all, amongst the tragedy, sadness and loss, our Aussie spirit has shone through, brighter than ever.

And a case to take away thanks, mate! Pic: Rob MacColl

Stories of bravery, sacrifice and mateship abound. Friends drop everything to go and help their friends. Total strangers put their lives at risk to save others. People wade into floodwaters to save stranded dogs, cats and even kangaroos.

People who live on high ground offered their driveways, their yards and even their houses so total strangers can store their possessions and have somewhere to sleep.

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CJ says:

04:05am | 27/01/11

Xavier, I think that is a little unfair. Why not celebrate the good which has come out of a crisis like this? I think we need to make the distinction between what is unnecessary and nationalist, and what is simply a celebration of how we as a nation are at… Read more »
Gregg says:

11:07pm | 26/01/11

It’d be hard to know how it was on the ground in Pakistan, Myanmar, Haiti, Indonesia or wherever in times of crisis, some that they have had being far worse than we have had, even earthquakes in Christchurch not to be sneezed at nor the far greater loss of life… Read more »

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