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'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

Thousands of insurance claims have been made during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's assault but its still early to estimate the total damage bill.

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More hazardous, more rain: cyclones in a warming world

There's more to learn about Alfred's relationship to climate change but studies suggest cyclones are bringing more rain and doing more damage than in the past.

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Body of missing man found in floodwaters

The body of a man who went missing in floodwaters has been found as a state endures more dangerous weather from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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'Come already': millions bunker down ahead of cyclone

Millions of people are waiting for the full force of Tropical Cyclone Alfred which is set to cross the eastern coast of Australia on Saturday.

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Cyclone triggers anxiety in town 'dragged out of mud'

People still reeling from recent floods are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which will affect a region where some are still living in temporary homes.

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Brisbane ace Will Ashcroft faces match review scrutiny

Brisbane's young star Will Ashcroft faces scrutiny after elbowing Gold Coast's Matt Rowell during a three-club match simulation session.

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Titans CEO confident Foran switch will work a treat

Kieran Foran's mooted NRL positional switch is a surprise to many, but Gold Coast CEO Steve Mitchell is backing him to make it a success.

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Tears as whistleblower who exposed pedophile cleared

A whistleblower has burst into tears after she was acquitted following allegations she leaked information about one of Australia's worst pedophiles.

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Holiday travellers warned worst wet weather yet to come

Roads have been closed and rivers are rising in north Queensland, with severe storms prompting warnings for holiday travellers to reconsider festive driving.

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Boy survives being sucked into drain as floodwaters hit

Police have warned people to stay away from floodwaters after a teenager survived being sucked into a drain, emerging a few streets away with cuts and bruises.

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The drug trends fuelling increased harm to Australians

Alcohol continues to dominate deaths but clusters of overdoses from higher potency and novel synthetic drugs are increasing, researchers say.

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NRL star's mum ordered to stand trial after fatal crash

The mother of NRL star Payne Haas has been ordered to stand trial for manslaughter following a fatal crash, sparking emotional scenes from the victims' family.

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Lions mow down Crows, storm into AFLW grand final

Brisbane will take on North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final after consigning Adelaide to a third straight preliminary final defeat.

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Titans must fire beyond Broncos to make top draw count

Gold Coast's mastery of Brisbane in recent outings must translate to wins against other opponents after being given a favourable draw for the 2025 NRL season.

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Walsh credits old foe Maguire for change in mindset

Brisbane No.1 Reece Walsh has already learned key home truths about where he must improve from coach Michael Maguire, who six months ago plotted his downfall.

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No safer place for Schoolies, police minister says

As school leavers party hard on the Gold Coast, an anti-youth violence organisation is carrying out scans to ensure the teens aren't carrying weapons.

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Boxing's 'Steve Irwin' hunts homecoming title fight

Jai Opetaia hopes to return to the Gold Coast venue to defend the two world title belts he famously first won there in 2022 despite breaking his jaw twice.

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Support for health response to drugs ahead of summit

The NSW government has been urged not to take ideas off the table ahead of a drug summit, with voters supporting health and welfare responses over court dates.

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AFLW finals beckon for Port after fifth-straight win

Port Adelaide have easily beaten Gold Coast to further cement their top-eight berth, while Suns star Daisy D'Arcy appeared to suffer a serious knee injury.

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Ali Day clinches 10th win in Coolangatta Gold swan song

Coolangatta Gold guru Ali Day will sail off into the sunset after a 10th victory in the multi-discipline marathon-length surf event.

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Smarter, fitter Foran's most remarkable road to 300

Kieran Foran hopes his battle through multiple career-threatening injuries and personal challenges to 300 NRL games can be an inspirational tale for others.

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Finals starts now for top-four aspirants GWS

GWS midfielder Josh Kelly says the Giants are treating their tough run into September like they are already playing finals.

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Giants snap Lions' AFL run

The GWS Giants have ended Brisbane's nine-game AFL winning run with an 18-point away win at the Gabba.

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Broncos say Walsh spray of Oates about passion not ego

Brisbane players have explained Reece Walsh's public outburst against winger Corey Oates in the loss to Gold Coast as scrutiny on the club intensifies.

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Souths hold no hope as NRL's desperation month looms

South Sydney's clash against Melbourne is poised to begin a weekend of NRL where three teams could have their faint finals hopes completely extinguished.

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