Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred, damaging winds and rain forecast
- The Australian government announced financial support for workers affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused significant damage and flooding across Queensland and New South Wales.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that workers with income declines below the average weekly wage could apply for up to 13 weeks of support starting Tuesday.
- Authorities report that over 230,000 households are experiencing power outages amidst ongoing severe rainfall, raising flood risks and prompting insurance claims.
- Insurance claims related to the cyclone have already reached nearly 3,000, and expectations for many more continue as damage assessments progress.
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Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in vital infrastructure
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches. I write from Brisbane, where rain has fallen for several days. Most of it is draining to a coastline already swollen and eroded by Alfred’s swell. Flood warnings are current in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales. Many communities are in danger – some of which have faced multiple floods in…
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