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Why a temporary flood levy on higher earners would be the fairest way to help pay for Cyclone Gabrielle

Cyclone Gabrielle’s trail of misery and destruction presents a major fiscal and political dilemma for the government: how should the country pay for the recovery? Does it borrow now and spread repayment over generations, or raise taxes in an election year?

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ABC reporter tells of harrowing days covering Lismore flood and the tough recovery that followed

On the anniversary of her hardest day on the job, an ABC journalist remembers near-overwhelming emotions as Lismore flooding threatened her loved ones and community.

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Mega-flood 'likely' in the next decade

Thailand is likely to suffer from another "mega-flood" similar to the historic inundation in 2011 in the next decade, as climate change will increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events all over the world, a conference was told on Monday.

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One year on from Brisbane's devastating floods, many families are still living in limbo

Alysia Mann and husband Adam can't find a builder to begin construction and don't think the home will be finished for at least another year

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Fresh evacuations in Gisborne as NZ's big wet continues

Two regions hardest hit in New Zealand by Cyclone Gabrielle, Hawke's Bay and Gisborne-Tairawhiti, are again under water after fresh flooding.

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NSW Northern Rivers community comes together on first anniversary of flood disaster

On the first anniversary of the deadly northern New South Wales flood event, Lifeline counsellors are available at an event in Lismore as the community comes together to reflect on the catastrophe.

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The parched metropolis: can eco architecture save LA from megadrought?

Storms and floods do little for the sprawling, paved-over city, as almost every drop runs out to sea. But ingenious water-capturing parks are now helping it soak up the precious rain – and breed rare fish

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'Exhausted' Lismore marks a year since traumatic floods

Community heroes, survivors and political leaders will join together in Lismore to mark one year since monstrous flooding devastated the NSW city.

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Leaders rule out new taxes, privatisation in NSW

Both major parties in NSW have committed to no new taxes and no privatisation, before pausing the election campaign to mark a year since Lismore's floods.

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Long wait for insurance compounds disaster trauma

A new report into the mental health burden of disasters across Australia shows adequate insurance coverage is central to recovery.

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Victoria boosts Japanese encephalitis vax eligibility

Victoria has expanded Japanese encephalitis vaccine eligibility to include more local government areas, after data indicated broader infection in the community.

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Flooding, severe weather alerts for Northern Territory's Top End as Bureau of Meteorology forecasts heavy rainfs to continue

More alerts for flooding and severe weather have been issued for parts of the region, as residents at one outstation that has been cut off call for evacuations.

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New Zealand launches global fundraiser for post-cyclone reconstruction

New Zealand will launch an international fundraising appeal for the massive reconstruction work needed after Cyclone Gabrielle tore across the country's north earlier this month, forcing thousands of people into shelters and killing eleven.

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Resilient roads: $13m to help Hunter highways withstand natural disasters

Nelson Bay Road will take the lion's share, with $5.15 million earmarked to raise the road level and improve drainage between Frost Road and Gan Gan Road.

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NSW flood buyback could have happened quicker: senator

Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt says a flood buyback scheme for damaged homes in NSW hasn't happened as quickly as hoped.

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Lifeline offered to Queensland flood victims unable to access flood buyback scheme due to body corporate rules

One year after the government's flood buyback scheme was announced, the residents of an Ipswich townhouse complex are stuck in limbo. But a last minute offer from the state government has given residents hope.

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Have we learned the lessons from the 2022 Lismore flood disaster?

Widespread failures in preparedness, response and recovery were exposed in the aftermath of a catastrophic and unprecedented flood that had thousands of people fighting for their lives in and around Lismore. A year on — has anything changed?

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NSW North Coast town of Wardell comes together to heal as flood anniversary approaches

New South Wales' North Coast residents have come together to repair their relationship with the river that destroyed their homes and business in a major flood one year ago.

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New Zealand police search for 8 people still missing after Cyclone Gabrielle

New Zealand police were searching for eight people still missing after Cyclone Gabrielle struck two weeks ago, authorities said on Sunday, amid warnings of more wild weather for the nation's North Island.

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Flood-hit residents say it's impractical to raise their homes to the heights required to receive funding

Since floodwaters rose a metre above the floorboards of his high-set home, Des Lawlor has been desperate to raise it higher. But to qualify for funding it'll need to be so high off the ground it would be impractical to live in.

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California weather: Winter storm brings more blizzards and flooding

A powerful winter storm lashing California is still threatening floods, blizzards and avalanches Saturday while adding frigid temperatures to the misery mix

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California faces more blizzards, floods in multistate storm

A powerful winter storm lashing California is still threatening floods, blizzards and avalanches Saturday while adding frigid temperatures to the misery mix

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Black Mountain's main access was cut one year ago and residents are still waiting for repairs to start

About 150 Noosa hinterland residents remain on the wrong side of an impassable landslide, a year after a severe weather event cut access.

Reuters

Thirteen still missing after Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand

The number of people still unaccounted for in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle that battered New Zealand nearly two weeks ago has dropped to 13, authorities said on Saturday, as heavy rain overnight prompted evacuations on the country's North Island.

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Finding truth and compassion in the wake of disaster

Stories of looting in the aftermath Cyclone Gabrielle may serve to bring people together in response to a perceived common threat. But, as Dr Robert Bartholomew writes, we should be cautious about scapegoating people.

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