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In the middle of cyclone preparation I found a baby bird – one tiny, wild life amid the wind and rain

My homeplace has experienced four natural disasters in eight years. But I’d never seen the like of this bird before, vibrantly green and startlingly beautiful

The Guardian - AU

'Let me get to my kids': mum's plea in storm's wake

A family has had a lucky escape after a tree fell on their home, narrowly missing children and a pregnant woman in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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As massive state cleanup begins, Dylan feels unsafe and stuck in his flood-prone Brisbane rental

Concerns for elderly and vulnerable as some homes in south-east Queensland face days without power

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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

'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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Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters

Authorities warn more fatalities expected as a year’s worth of rain falls on Bahía Blanca in eight hours

The Guardian - US

Argentina Searches For Baby, Young Sister Swept Away By Floods

Rescuers in Argentina searched Monday for two little girls, aged one and five, who were swept away by flash floods that killed 16 people in the city of Bahia Blanca at the weekend.

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‘Cabin fever’ and Covid-19 flashbacks: how ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is upending Brisbane life

With Brisbane essentially shut down thanks to some of the wettest weather in decades, residents are feeling bored, cooped up and anxious

The Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’

Houses are starting to smell of damp and mould, food is rotting in fridges and even charging a phone involves ingenuity

The Guardian - AU

‘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.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Dutton defends attending fundraiser before cyclone; Trump lashes Turnbull; and queer line dancing

Opposition leader says critics of his attendance at fundraising event at harbourside home of Justin Hemmes are seeking ‘political advantage’

The Guardian - AU

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 “far from over.”

The Independent UK

'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain

Evacuation centres will soon close in rain-hit areas where many people already face a battle to find a safe, dry place to sleep.

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Flood veteran caught out by latest natural disaster

A resident who has lived through every major southeast Queensland flood in 50 years has been caught off guard by the latest natural disaster to impact his home.

International Business Times

Argentina Declares National Mourning As Flood Death Toll Hits 16

Argentina announced three days of national mourning late Sunday after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing.

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about flooding, roads, public transport and services disruption

With south-east Queensland and northern NSW still facing severe weather, here’s what we know about flood warnings and rainfall, evacuation centres, and the availability of phone, internet and other services

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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The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has passed. However, residents of northern New South Wales and parts of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast should be on high alert for bands of intense rainfall and possible flash flooding.

The Guardian - AU

BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned

Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line

The Guardian - AU

Search for surfer feared taken by shark; more than 8,000 insurance claims submitted after cyclone – as it happened

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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

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Flood, dam-spill fears put wind up locals after cyclone

A sodden region is bracing for more rain, sparking fears a nearby dam may spill and renew a flood threat in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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

Al Jazeera

Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains

Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia’s Queensland region.

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