in other stories for you today, recovery operations are continuing in eastern australia after devastating floods left at least 20 people dead and thousands homeless in the past two weeks. on wednesday, the prime minister scott morrison declared a national emergency. in the town of lismore in new south wales, mr morrison received a hostile reception from some local residents and climate campaigners. federal and state governments have also faced anger for not acting faster. caitlin mcmahon lives in lismore and has been involved in the rescue and recovery operation. shejoins us now. grade to get you on the programme. i know that you have had family caught up in some of these terrible situations in australia. talk us through what they have experienced.-