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Wright's anxious wait as Red's shoulder flares again

Queensland Reds flanker and one-time Wallabies captain Liam Wright again faces time on the sidelines after his troublesome shoulder injury flared in his return.

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Cowboys players on notice after Payten swings axe

North Queensland stars have vowed to rebound from their woeful round-one defensive display after coach Todd Payten made an early statement about accountability.

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More than 60 dinosaur footprints found on boulder that sat at Queensland school for 20 years

One-square-metre slab has one of highest concentrations of fossilised prints documented in Australia, new analysis reveals

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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

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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.

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In the wake of Alfred, how do we think about and measure the cost of catastrophes?

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland.

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'Not an easy decision': Cowboys axe Origin star

North Queensland have dumped Maroons forward Jeremiah Nanai after his horror performance against Manly.

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Unbeaten Waratahs claim underdog status for Reds clash

The NSW Waratahs are claiming underdog status despite entering their Super Rugby Pacific derby against the Queensland Reds as the season's only unbeaten team.

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First wind, then rain. Next come the mozzies – here’s how to reduce your risk of bites and infections

While some parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are still on alert for flooding, others are starting the difficult clean-up process as flood waters recede.

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Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help

The damage inflicted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Queensland and northern New South Wales has been extensive. Several areas have had infrastructure badly damaged, and many homes have been destroyed.

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Independents took cities by storm last election. This time, they’ve got regional Australia in their sights

In 2022, the national vote for independents or minor parties was the highest in almost a century. A third of Australians voted for someone who wasn’t running for Labor or the Coalition.

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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.

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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.”

AAP

Floods prompt early Lions trip to Sydney for AFL opener

Brisbane will head early to Sydney for their AFL opener as south-east Queensland sports teams deal with storm damage.

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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.

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

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Gout Gout has ‘kicked on further’ amid hype and busy upcoming schedule

The emergence of Gout Gout has electrified the Australian athletics calendar which launches into the Queensland Championships this weekend

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Reds crave home base return ahead of Waratahs test

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman thinks a return to soggy Brisbane will be the tonic after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders in Christchurch.

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.

The Conversation

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.

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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

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Emergency Flood Warnings Issued As Ex-Cyclone Alfred Continues To Wreak Havoc

“My message today, and we do have a bit of rain left to go, is overwhelmingly you must always put your safety first. That's number one in a disaster. Property can be replaced, people can't."

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More households than ever are under-insured. Here’s what needs to be done

As heavy rainfall and rising floodwaters caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred drench northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, it will take weeks for the full extent of the damage to be assessed. Major flood warnings have been issued for several rivers.

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