Earlier this week, almost 5000 insurance claims had already been recorded by the Insurance Council of Australia.
Conrad Tamblyn has lived in Kempsey Shire since he was a child and has experienced a number of severe weather events. He said the recent flood had "something special about it".
"Stealing from people vulnerable during hard times like these is un-Australian."
Hundreds of homes deemed unfit for living in after more than 5000 damage assessments were conducted.
Scientists and the Australian Prime Minister say climate change is making severe weather events more intense and more frequent.
Disaster Recovery Allowance provides support to employees, primary producers and sole traders who can prove they have experienced a loss of income.
A Community Land Trust is being proposed for Bellingen Shire to help locals afford to live where they work.
Three bacon and egg rolls to try in Kempsey Shire
Heavy rainfall predicted and damaging winds are predicted for the Mid North Coast this week.
Here's how to get your hands on koala feed trees to plant on your land.
Advocates says the demand for affordable housing needs "out of the box" thinking.
The community can provide feedback on the proposal by midnight May 25.
