Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2b, slow growth and raise inflation
Politicians have been warned against "election sweeteners" as economists flag growing fiscal holes in Australia's budget.
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.
Cyclone Alfred hands Chalmers $1.2b clean-up bill plus hit to GDP
The Treasurer will on Tuesday tell the Queensland Media Club there will also be a $1.2 billion hit to gross domestic product ...
Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers
The cyclone looks set to hit many household budgets – from higher building costs to damaged crops raising prices on staples like fruit and vegetables.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to cost Queensland economy $1.2 billion
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cost the Queensland economy $1.2 billion and will add to inflation. Data shows 44,000 insurance claims have been lodged ...
Watch: Australia's Tropical Cyclone Alfred reveals part of 130-year-old shipwreck
Severe erosion caused by Australia's Tropical Cyclone Alfred revealed parts of a ship that was washed ashore along a beach ...
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Meet the real life heroes from Cyclone Alfred
Incredible Aussies are pitching in to help those in need in the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred. Meet some of them ...
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred exposes 130-year-old shipwreck in Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred uncovered the 130-year-old wreck of the S.S. Dicky at Dicky Beach. The iron-hulled steamer was ...
Calls for disaster resilient mobile network as Tropical Cyclone Alfred leaves 250,000 cut off
Advocates say a more resilient telecommunications network is needed to ensure vulnerable people aren't left stranded during ...
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Surviving Cyclone Alfred: “There’s a huge job ahead”
With residents across the east coast still clearing up their homes, the tales of survival and hope are slowly starting to emerge.
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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure
Australians should not need another reminder to proactively reduce the damage caused by extreme weather events. But Alfred has certainly provided one.
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What's the big unknown?
Ex-TC Alfred is the first cyclone to hit southeast Queensland since ex-TC Zoe in 1974. Some footage of that event can be seen ...