We have to draw a line in the sand: NSW government talks tough on Lismore squatters after the cyclone
Squatters living in formerly vacant, water-damaged homes in the New South Wales northern rivers region have vowed to stay ...
Fire ants spreading on floodwaters after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Bundamba home suffered damage after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred dumped massive amounts of rain across parts of Queensland. (ABC News: Tobi Loftus) Thousands of fire ants inundated his property this ...
Residents of islands that saved millions from Cyclone Alfred say they are the lucky ones
Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.
Yet another blow for thousands of Queenslanders left in darkness for a WEEK in the wake of Cyclone Alfred
Queensland's state-owned energy provider has provided a 'sobering' update for the tens of thousands of Aussies plunged into ...
See it: Kangaroo among those rescued during Australia floods from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
A kangaroo called “Skippy" was rescued after Tropical Cyclone Alfred recently battered Australia, producing heavy rains and ...
In the wake of Alfred, how do we think about and measure the cost of catastrophes?
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in ...
Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred
Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone ...
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred insurance claims surge as recovery efforts begin
Homeowners are not required to wait for an insurance assessor before starting clean-up efforts. However, they should retain ...
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Flash floods, blackouts and a ‘sharknado’ as Cyclone Alfred lashes Australia
Heavy rainfall and flooding damaged homes and vehicles in Australia, with locals even reporting shark sightings in inland ...
Woman’s reckless stunt goes viral after jumping into sewage-filled sea foam: ‘Bacteria smoothie’
A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam ...
Photos: Tropical Storm Wreaks Havoc on Australian Beaches, Infrastructure
The same energy that brought Kirra to life last week has slowly morphed into a more malevolent force. Cyclone Alfred was ...
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Rare cyclone batters Brisbane and Australia’s Gold Coast
Over the weekend, residents of Brisbane, Australia, were bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm was ...