Could a tropical cyclone hit Sydney? What climate change science does — and doesn't — say about future storms
As global temperatures climb, scientists say some of the things that made Tropical Cyclone Alfred unique — such as ...
The Saturday Paper12h
Cyclone Alfred and the real cost of Dutton’s public service cuts
The involvement of the public service in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred underscores the reality of the Coalition ...
Golf Australia19h
Golf resumes in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
When ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred reached South-East Queensland last week, the damage and displacement was seen throughout the ...
Reinsurance News16h
Ex-Cyclone Alfred losses likely to exceed hundreds of millions as claims top 50k
With claims for ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred reaching 53,182, Aon has suggested that economic and insured loss impacts will likely exceed hundreds of ...
Doug and Alyse spent three years fighting their insurance company. Then the floods came again
What happens if we keep getting smashed?” Many Lismore residents are considering their future after a near-repeat of flooding ...
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Rio Tinto donates A$1 million to Australian Red Cross for Cyclone Alfred relief
MELBOURNE, Australia-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto is donating A$1 million to the Australian Red Cross, a Queensland Government approved agency, to help communities recover from Tropical Cyclone ...
Reinsurance News16h
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred claims hit 44,000+ as recovery process continues
The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has suggested that insurers have received more than 44,000 claims following ...
A look back at Cyclone Alfred's aftermath in south-east Queensland and northern NSW
Approaching slowly and hitting hard, Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc across south-east Queensland and northern NSW — and then ...
Squash Australian Open shows sport's wild potential
As squash continues to ready itself for its Olympics bow in LA 2028, the Squash Australian Open makes a case that this "spicy ...
News2416h
OUTsurance books earnings, dividend surge as hits from floods and hail ease
OUTsurance's delivered strong results for the six-month period to end December 2024, thanks largely to a drop in natural perils claims losses, particularly in Australia where cyclones are common and ...
Drone maps reveal scale of sand swallowed in cyclone
The aftermath of Cyclone Alfred's powerful storm surges, as captured by drones, show just how much sand has been swallowed up ...
‘Complete shock’: Family’s $7k rental car bill after fleeing Gold Coast during cyclone
A Melbourne couple were charged more than $7000 for not returning their rental car to a closed Gold Coast Airport during Tropical Cyclone Alfred.