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

Can we afford ‘rip off’ insurance after Alfred? - ABC listen

The Prime Minister has agreed insurance companies are ripping us off and there are many Australians who would have experienced that firsthand. So, how will they respond as tens of thousands of claims are lodged after flooding in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred?  Today, national consumer affairs reporter Michael Atkin on why premiums keep rising and what can be done to level the playing field.    Featured:  Michael Atkin, ABC national consumer affa…

Homes lost, businesses ruined: fundraisers and tales of woe from Alfred

Discover the impact of Cyclone Alfred on Queenslanders as they rebuild amidst emotional and financial challenges.

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. With natural disasters set to become “situation normal” as the impacts of heating oceans and climate change accelerate, it’s crucial Australia consider contingency workforce planning. Disasters such as these expose the extent of the severe skills…

Severe weather: before, during and after

With the significant weather events we have seen occur across Queensland over the last few years, all evidence points to severe weather events becoming more common.

Temporary waste bin sites

Council has opened more than 190 sites for Brisbane residents in areas where regular kerbside waste collections have been impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. These bins are for household quantities of waste.