Australia, Cyclone Alfred

Drone footage shows flood rescues in Australia
Drone footage shows flood rescues in Australia after heavy rains caused by Cyclone Alfred:: Queensland Fire and Rescue:: March 10, 2025:: Palmwoods, Australia:: Bunya Creek, AustraliaThe Queensland Fire and Rescue Swiftwater Rescue attended to over 150 water incidents and evacuations across the south east of the state in the last 24 hours,
Alfred weakens but raises flood risks on Australia
Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical storm on Saturday after crossing islands off Australia’s eastern coast. Flood is now considered to be the biggest risk.
Insurance claims from ex-Cyclone Alfred flood in
More than 22,000 insurance claims related to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and associated flooding across southeast Queensland and NSW have been lodged in the past week.
Rescuers in Australia brave rushing floodwaters amid devastation from Cyclone Alfred
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Cyclone Alfred’s Wrath Reshapes Iconic Australian Beaches
Cyclone Alfred has left a striking mark on Australia’s east coast, stripping sand from some of its most famous beaches. The storm’s powerful waves and storm surge have carved out dramatic erosion cliffs,
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 flash flooding along the coast.
Australia: Gold Coast Dogs Play in Floodwater After Cyclone Alfred
These dogs in the Gold Coast were making the most of the floodwaters left behind by former Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Tuesday, March 11, splashing around in the water. Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night,
Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia’s east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was ...
Paradigm shift: Boots and boats steer once bitten, twice shy flood town through Alfred
A s Tropical Cyclone Alfred lifted its lethal skirts this week from the battered river township of Lismore in far northern ...
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Floods hit eastern Australia, 190,000 properties blacked out
Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled ...
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Australia’s disaster response should build resilience
Years On was published last year, it wasn’t just a historical reflection; it was a warning. Just months later, we are already watching history repeat itself. We need to bake ...
South-west Queensland councils take on major insurers as flood cover triples
Six councils in south-west Queensland have banded together to protest an eye-watering increase in insurance premiums of up to 300 per cent.
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Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
A slow-moving tropical storm crossed islands off Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast late Friday, lashing coastal suburbs with destructive winds and dumping heavy rain across the region.
This cafe owner took a gamble on flood insurance. She lost
The Insurance Council of Australia says nearly a quarter of homes in flood-prone areas don’t have appropriate insurance.
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JBA Risk Management launches new Australian flood model
UK-based flood specialist JBA Risk Management has launched a new inland flood model for Australia to meet growing demand from ...
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Australia's insurtech sector faces funding hurdles, report finds
A new report on Australia’s insurtech industry has identified barriers to investment and adoption, suggesting that greater ...
Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain
Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents ...