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Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south

Heavily populated south-east Queensland is bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall on Thursday

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Bracing for a monster: Tropical Cyclone Zelia is bearing down on WA. Here’s what to expect

Even if Zelia doesn’t hit towns directly, it’s likely to cause a lot of damage.

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What’s driving north Queensland’s deadly, record-breaking floods?

One woman has died, as floodwaters continue to rise from Townsville up to Cairns. An environmental geography expert explains what’s behind the...

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Much of Australia enjoys the same Mediterranean climate as LA. When it comes to bushfires, that doesn’t bode well

It’s vital to understand how climate drivers played out before and during the LA wildfire emergency – because many Australian cities face the same...

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