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Troops to aid in disasters as govt ponders relief force

Defence forces will remain available to assist during climate-related disasters as the federal government considers responses including a separate relief force.

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PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

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Power back on, school repairs fast-tracked after storms

The race is on to repair schools damaged across Queensland by wild weather but power has finally been fully restored in the state's southeast.

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Queensland storm rebuild could take years: premier

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has warned it could take years for storm and flood-damaged properties in the state's southeast to be repaired.

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Weather bureau doing its best amid 'chaos', expert says

The Bureau of Meteorology has been a punching bag for frustrated Aussies during recent wild weather events but an expert has come to its defence.

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Queensland weather: ADF personnel deployed to south-east amid life-threatening flood warnings

Disaster recovery minister urges caution as up to 350mm of rain expected in ‘very dangerous forecast’ for south-east of state

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Weather warnings to be reviewed after backlash

The federal government will review the national emergency warning systems following criticism in the aftermath of storm and cyclone disasters.

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Storm and flood recovery stretched as heatwave hits

Queensland's recovery from multiple natural disasters could take some time, with devastating storms and scorching heat smashing parts of the state.

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Queensland bracing for heatwave during storm recovery

Some Queensland households damaged by severe storms could be left without power until New Year's Eve or longer while the state faces extreme heat.

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Flood funding to get far north Qld back up and running

A funding package has been announced by the prime minister on a visit to Queensland's flood-ravaged far north amid concern for residents and the tourism sector.

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Insurers told not to muddy the water on flooding claims

A federal minister and the insurance industry assure Queensland policyholders genuine claims for flooding will not be held up by a national scheme's rules.

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BOM defended amid criticism of emergency alerts

The Bureau of Meteorology has defended its warning systems following criticism about its forecasting and alerts.

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Renewed flood menace as cyclone carnage mounts

Far north Queensland is bracing for more flooding as the evacuation of a community and the search for a missing elderly man continues.

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Support for army reserve model in bushfire response

The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.

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Desperate Australians risk wading through crocodile-infested floodwater to get to safety

Some locals are traversing floodwaters to flee their damaged homes or get to higher ground

The Guardian - AU

‘Not a perfect science’: Murray Watt defends BoM amid criticism over rain estimates and late warnings

Federal emergency management minister says government has ‘full confidence’ in BoM predictions but admits warning systems ‘fell short’

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Australian military called in as far north Queensland devastated by floods

Towns cut off leaving people without power and at risk from crocodiles after ex-tropical cyclone Jasper dumped 2m of rain

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Defence force deployed to north Queensland flood zones as thousands remain without power and supplies run low

Rain is finally easing, but emergency alerts remain for parts of the state’s far north, with communities from Cooktown to Innisfail cut off by record flood waters

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Major jet aircraft joins the fight this bushfire season

Australia's largest water-bombing aircraft is ready for service as large swathes of Australia again face an increased risk of bushfire this summer.

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Bushfire warning for new residents in regional towns

Former city slickers turned regional dwellers have been urged to get up to speed on bushfire preparedness as the nation readies for a dangerous summer.

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Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

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Coles & Woolies Are Being Urged To Freeze The Price Of Ham In The Lead Up To Christmas

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has called for a supermarket price freeze in the lead-up to Christmas.

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Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices

Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.

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Labor’s new laws to re-detain migrants at risk of reoffending to be modelled on Coalition’s anti-terror orders

The draft laws allow the government to apply to a court to put migrants released after a landmark high court decision back in detention

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Barbs traded over push to lock up released detainees

Labor and the coalition are teaming up to expand a preventative detention model that applies to terrorists to apply to recently released immigration detainees.

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