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When disasters strike, home batteries could be a lifeline

Extreme weather is placing greater strain on Australia’s power grids. In 2022, the record-breaking Northern Rivers floods blacked out almost 70,000 households. A powerful storm in 2024 cut electricity to more than half a million Victorians. In 2025, Cyclone Alfred left 320,000 homes without power.

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Doom, gloom … and Belle Gibson? The top Google searches in Australia in 2025

From Cyclone Alfred to Charlie Kirk, the results show Australians are tuned in to major events. But there are some surprise inclusions

The Guardian - AU

Natural disasters cost Australia’s economy $2.2bn in first half of 2025, new Treasury analysis shows

Wild weather, including Cyclone Alfred and floods in NSW and Queensland, significantly slowed retail trade and household spending

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Warm weather, Cyclone Trump hit consumer recovery

Australia's economic momentum remains fragile with unseasonably warm weather and consumer concern contributing to weaker retail sales.

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Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers

Cyclone Alfred will cost the March 25 budget at least A$1.2 billion, hit growth and put pressure on inflation, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

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Thousands of fish die in cyclone-hit northern rivers amid reports of eels and crabs fleeing ‘blackwater’

Decomposing organic matter in catchments flooded by Cyclone Alfred removed oxygen from water, suffocating aquatic life

The Guardian - AU

‘A perfect storm’: the dedicated rescuers caring for sodden seabirds blown in by Cyclone Alfred

Birdwatchers’ thrill of seeing birds up close that usually spend their lives at sea is tempered by sadness and pity at the extent of injuries

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David Crisafulli came out of Cyclone Alfred looking like a leader. His real danger lies within the LNP

Insiders say Jarrod Bleijie and his allies are picking policy fights the government would be better advised to avoid

The Guardian - AU

We spoke to kids after the Lismore floods. To recover, they told us they need support, time and hugs

Many children in Queensland and northern New South Wales have had their lives disrupted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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The disaster relief payments you may be eligible for after western Queensland’s flooding and ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The easiest way to get a disaster relief payment is to log into your myGov account. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred

Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was expected to hit the coast on Thursday or Friday.

The Conversation

Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return

For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches.

The Conversation

'Feast or famine': farmers count the cost of heavy rain

Farmers are determined to get their winter crops in the ground after flooding rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred inundated paddocks and swept away soil.

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When Cyclone Alfred forced a wildlife hospital to close, this rescue koala found a new place to recuperate

Laura Leaf had a sick possum for company when she spent three nights in a spare room at Mallory Wilson’s Nerang home

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Sharks spotted in flooded canals as Australia grapples with Cyclone Alfred aftermath

Authorities warn of rising waters, health risks and power outages as recovery efforts begin

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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s 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.

International Business Times

Floods Hit Eastern Australia, 200,000 Properties Blacked Out

Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses.

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Broncos emerge above water in cyclone's aftermath

Brisbane's training base emerged unscathed from Cyclone Alfred as players returned to training on Monday after minor inconveniences from the natural disaster.

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Morning Mail: Flood warnings after Alfred deluge, ‘cohesion’ warning over Israel support, Gene Hackman’s last days

Danger remains from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Australian Muslims left ‘hurt’ by government’s support of Israel

The Independent UK

Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia

Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland

The Independent UK

300,000 homes without power after ex-Cyclone Alfred leaves destruction along Australia’s east coast

Approximately 316,540 properties in Queensland are without electricity

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Cyclone Alfred Update: 13 Injured Following ADF Vehicle Crash In Lismore

13 ADF personnel have been injured due to a crash involving two army vehicles in Lismore, NSW, during flood relief efforts.

The Conversation

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health

Ex-Cyclone Alfred is bringing significant rainfall to southeast Queensland and the Northern Rivers of New South Wales. Flooding has hit Lismore, Ballina, Grafton, Brisbane and Hervey Bay, which received 150 mm of rainfall in two hours this morning.

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How To Access Up To $1K Disaster Relief Pay If You’ve Been Impacted By Ex-Cyclone Alfred

PM Anthony Albanese has announced crucial disaster relief measures for those affected by ex-Cyclone Alfred.

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Brisbane is bracing for floods yet again. History shows residents should remain on very high alert

Authorities on Sunday warned of intense rainfall and dangerous thunderstorms about Brisbane, as remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue to be felt across southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.

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