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10,000 Insurance Claims After Cyclone Alfred as Insurers Face Government Pressure

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred caused almost 10,000 insurance claims in Queensland and NSW by Monday, mainly for home damage from fallen trees and flooding, with insurers bracing for thousands more as rivers flood; the Prime Minister and Queensland Premier criticized insurers for past practices and dema...

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Cyclone Alfred's Aftermath: Ongoing Severe Weather Causes Widespread Disruption in NSW and Queensland

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's remnants cause ongoing severe weather in northern NSW and south-east Queensland, resulting in road closures, school shutdowns, limited public transport, widespread power outages (affecting 230,000 homes and businesses), and significant disruptions to phone and internet s...

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No Poverty
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Record Rainfall from Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastating Brisbane Floods

Cyclone Alfred caused record flooding in Brisbane, exceeding previous flood levels by up to 220 millimeters, leaving 200,000 properties without power and prompting over 3600 calls for help to the State Emergency Service.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Brain Tumor Regrowth Leaves Former Australian of the Year with Months to Live

Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer's aggressive brain tumor has regrown after multiple surgeries and experimental treatment, leaving him with a prognosis of months to live, despite exceeding typical survival rates by nine months; his case informs a world-first clinical trial for...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Luxury Tour Recreates Qantas's Historic Kangaroo Route

Captain's Choice offers a 14-day luxury tour recreating Qantas's 1947 Kangaroo Route from Sydney to London, costing $31,000 per person, including flights, hotels, and VIP experiences, showcasing advancements in air travel and tourism.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Star Entertainment Averts Administration with \$53 Million Sale

Star Entertainment averted administration by selling its stake in Brisbane's Queens Wharf for \$53 million, securing a \$250 million bridging loan, and negotiating a larger loan facility; however, a competing offer from Bally's adds uncertainty.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Cyclone Alfred Causes Severe Beach Erosion in Australia

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred severely eroded beaches in NSW and Queensland, removing up to 30 meters of sand; authorities plan to restore tourist beaches, but dune recovery could take years, highlighting the increasing risk of stronger weather events linked to climate change.

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Life Below Water
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Sydney Counter-Terror Raids: 14 Arrested in Caravan Explosives Plot

Following a months-long investigation into a caravan containing explosives and notes targeting the Jewish community, found in Dural, NSW, in mid-January, Australian police arrested 14 people in dawn raids across Sydney on Monday. Police allege the plot was orchestrated by organized crime figures for...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sydney Housing Crisis: Gen X Parents Bankroll Adult Children's Home Purchases

In Sydney, Australia, the soaring cost of housing is compelling many Gen X parents to financially support their adult children's home purchases, highlighting increasing intergenerational wealth transfer and economic challenges.

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Reduced Inequality
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Dying Outback Killer to Take Falconio Body Secret to Grave

Bradley John Murdoch, serving a life sentence for the 2001 murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio in Australia's outback, is dying of throat cancer and will likely take the location of Falconio's body to his grave, leaving the victim's family without closure.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Bally's Corp. Proposes A$250 Million Investment in Star Entertainment

Star Entertainment is considering a A$250 million cash injection from Bally's Corp. for a controlling stake, following regulatory issues and financial difficulties stemming from money laundering allegations in 2021, resulting in a A$4 billion market capitalization loss.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Math Anxiety Impacts Australian Students' Performance

A report on the latest OECD PISA results reveals that 43% of Australian girls experience "very tense" feelings when doing math homework, compared to 33% of boys, with this anxiety linked to significantly lower academic achievement, and almost half of Australian students failing to meet the national ...

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Quality Education

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