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Savannah Meacham

Beach damage may cost global tourist hub: expert

Work is under way to repair the Gold Coast's eroded beaches before the Easter holidays. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

A global tourism hub that makes $500 million a week may take a major financial hit after an ex-cyclone caused widespread coastal erosion, an expert says.

Work is under way to repair the Gold Coast's beaches before the lucrative Easter holidays amid fears ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's impact may keep holidaymakers away.

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