Mannum’s untold flood stories shared at book launch

Locals have celebrated Kintsugi Heroes' book Our River Murray: Stories of Resilience and Recovery from the 2022–2023 Flood.

Mannum’s untold flood stories shared at book launch
John Milham, Paul "Jubba" Smith, Simone Bailey and Ian Westmoreland attend the launch of Our River Murray at Mannum last Thursday. Photo: Zhen Pu.

The 2022–23 River Murray flood may have passed, but for many, the damage and trauma linger.

For some, recovery could take a lifetime.

On a crisp evening last Thursday, locals gathered at the Mannum Community Club not just to sip tea and share memories, but to honour a significant chapter in Mannum’s history.

The launch of the book Our River Murray: Stories of Resilience and Recovery from the 2022–2023 Flood brought together survivors, photographers, leaders, and supporters to reflect, heal, and offer hope.