ONE year on, Brisbane has come a long way from the devastating floods of January 2011. Our series of stunning pic sliders graphically show our recovery.

Bayswater St in Rosalie resembled a muddy bay at the height of the flood. Pics: Jeff Camden & Annette Dew

Premises in Brisbane St, Ipswich were heavily damaged by ceiling-high water. Pics: supplied & Adam Armstrong

Ruined furniture, walls and other debris littered Dobell St, Indooroopilly. Pics: supplied & Adam Armstrong

Glen Middleton of Graceville braved the filthy waters for this photo. Pics: Stuart McEvoy & Liam Kidston

The landmark Regatta Hotel is still rebuilding. Pics: supplied & Adam Armstrong

Geoff Gardiner and Mary Darcy managed some smiles amongst the devastation. Pics: Sarah Marshall & Annette Dew

Bins and mud littered a now tidy Ryan St, West End. Pics: supplied & Adam Armstrong

From brown to green in a West End backyard. Pics: AFP & Lisa Clarke

Popular riverside entertainment areas such as Eagle St were particularly hit hard, but have bounced back. Pics: Getty Images

The City's Port Office Hotel deployed sandbags. Pics: Getty Images

Full ferry service only resumed in August after an extensive repair and strengthening program for the terminals and stops. Pics: Getty Images