Cyclones

Cyclones

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Fears restoration plan for Gold Coast beaches ‘destined to fail’

Severe weather events rendered the famous strip unrecognisable and left properties vulnerable.

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Gold Coast beaches are still recovering over six months after destructive Cyclone Alfred.

Vietnam evacuates 500,000 as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies

Flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has cancelled at least 22 flights to and from central cities on Sunday and Monday.

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Boats have been ordered to dock as authorities in Vietnam prepare for Typhoon Kajiki.

New reef data paints grim picture

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The Great Barrier Reef has suffered its sharpest decline in hard coral prevalence in four decades.

Beaches to take years to recover from Cyclone Alfred

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Beach closed signs remain in place at several locations.

Why insurance premiums are set to increase

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Policyholders are warned to brace for higher insurance premiums with disasters more commonplace.

Iconic airshow cancelled due to cyclone damage

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Packed shoreline scenes won’t return until 2026, as beach damage puts the brakes on one of Queensland’s biggest events.