Cyclone reveals wooden shipwreck — likely from 19th century — in Australia, photos show
A cyclone revealed the remains of a wooden shipwreck — believed to date to the 19th century — on the coast of Australia.
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 ...
Disaster management boss on $350,000 salary took a holiday as Cyclone Alfred smashed Australia
Queensland's disaster response and recovery boss took a holiday as millions of devastated residents were left reeling from ...
Albanese dodges question on pre-storm fundraiser
Peter Dutton was criticised for attending a party money-raising event as Cyclone Alfred approached. Anthony Albanese won’t ...
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Former Emergency Leaders’ statement on Cyclone Alfred
As 38 former Australian fire and emergency service chiefs who have directly responded to countless extreme weather events ...
Why Aussies can expect to be slugged with higher power bills this year
Thousands of Aussies will be lumped with higher power bills despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and fallout of ...
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.
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NRMA Unveils $500K Aid for Cyclone Alfred Relief
NRMA Insurance boosts support for communities impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred with $500,000 Help Package NRMA ...
Caught in a storm of misinformation, getting the right info is a disaster
Bombarding people with misleading information during a cyclone isn’t just annoying; it’s dangerous. The system needs to ...
Their profit, our cost: Should fossil fuel companies pay for climate disasters?
As climate change bites and insurance costs increase, a growing chorus is demanding that fossil fuel companies start paying ...
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Insurers, government join forces for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) – along with insurers, reinsurers, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and other government bodies – held discussions on the insurance industry’s ...
Iconic beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return
Beaches in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales are scarred by dramatic sand cliffs, but there is good news.