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Articles for Cyclone Jasper

Fraud allegations involving Tara bushfire and Cyclone Jasper disaster funding referred to police
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fraud allegations involving Tara bushfire and Cyclone Jasper disaster funding referred to police

ABC  

A Queensland government department has revealed one employee has been stood down and seven contract staff terminated over alleged fraud related to disaster recovery funding. Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts, which administers recovery funding, said there had been nine cases of alleged fraud or misuse of funds by staff. State member for …

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Far North Queensland residents battle insurance companies after Cyclone Jasper
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Far North Queensland residents battle insurance companies after Cyclone Jasper

ABC  

Flood victims say insurers are bullying them into accepting "lowball" payouts while their homes remain unliveable seven months on from record flooding in Far North Queensland. The Queensland Reconstruction Authority said 1,863 properties were damaged, including 20 being destroyed, in Cairns and the surrounding regions by flooding and heavy rain caused by Tropical Cyclone Jasper in December last year. Time-consuming …

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Cairns flood sees dogs swim out of animal shelters and give birth in foster homes
1 year ago

Cairns flood sees dogs swim out of animal shelters and give birth in foster homes

ABC  

The mud has been cleaned up and the pens have been washed down, but animal shelter carer Carol Clifton is still marvelling at the kindness of strangers she has witnessed over the past fortnight. Key points: Shelters are concerned about the prospect of more animals being surrendered after flooding Adoption uptake has been low because of the housing crisis, cost …

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Could the Bureau of Meteorology have warned of ex-cyclone Jasper's torrential rain sooner?
1 year ago

Could the Bureau of Meteorology have warned of ex-cyclone Jasper's torrential rain sooner?

ABC  

Water started rapidly rising — seemingly out of nowhere — around Mark Cochrane and his neighbour as they cooked up lamb on his Far North Queensland balcony on Saturday afternoon. By Thursday, it was warning of continued heavy rainfall for several days, with a broad area of inland Far North Queensland, including Cairns and Port Douglas, put under severe weather …

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As Queensland reels after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding, here's how to make an insurance claim
1 year ago

As Queensland reels after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper and flooding, here's how to make an insurance claim

ABC  

Far North Queensland has been ravaged by flooding rains that have broken records and riverbanks, but not the resolve of residents. "You can lodge claims online, you can lodge claims over the phone, and all insurers have people at the ready to come and support you," Mr Sayers said. "We have a very robust process that we go through with …

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Tropical fruit growers plead for help from consumers, PM Albanese as Cyclone Jasper flooding clean-up begins
1 year ago

Tropical fruit growers plead for help from consumers, PM Albanese as Cyclone Jasper flooding clean-up begins

ABC  

Far North Queensland fruit producers facing a heartbreaking clean-up and long recovery from widespread flooding are pleading with Christmas shoppers to support them at the checkout. Key points: Growers around Cairns report major losses as tropical fruit season peaks for Christmas They are urging the PM to help them secure enough labour and funds to get back on their feet …

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper highlights shortcomings of Australian Warning System
1 year ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper highlights shortcomings of Australian Warning System

ABC  

Queensland's new emergency warning system has been accused of creating confusion and fear during its first big test, with authorities admitting it "fell short" as Cyclone Jasper approached the North Queensland coast. Key points: Cyclone Jasper was the first test of the new Australian Warning System Senator Murray Watt says there were shortcomings A Cairns councillor says it was akin …

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Far North Queensland tourism industry open for business after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
1 year ago

Far North Queensland tourism industry open for business after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper

ABC  

Tourism authorities say Cyclone Jasper has cost the industry $60 million in lost visitor expenditure and are urging travellers not to give up on Far North Queensland. Key points: News of the Cyclone Jasper resulted in mass cancellations of tourism bookings One operator said they had lost $500,000 a day in bookings They were ready to welcome back visitors now …

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Heavy rain and floods the focus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses Far North Queensland coast
1 year ago

Heavy rain and floods the focus after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper crosses Far North Queensland coast

ABC  

Hans Rietveld spent the night at Mossman's local library with his dog Booker after moving his classic cars to higher ground. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper has weakened overnight after it crossed the coast at Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns, on Wednesday. Supplied: Cairns Regional Council By 3:40pm, Peets Bridge was completely underwater due to heavy rain from Cyclone Jasper. Cairns Mayor …

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Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia
1 year ago

Cyclone Jasper is expected to intensify before becoming the first of the season to hit Australia

The Independent  

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Willis Island's BOM weather station evacuated as Cyclone Jasper approaches Queensland
1 year ago

Willis Island's BOM weather station evacuated as Cyclone Jasper approaches Queensland

ABC  

The Australian Defence Force has evacuated Bureau of Meteorology staff from a tiny island weather station in the path of Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Key points: A navy warship was diverted to evacuate four BOM personnel from Willis Island The tiny island was badly damaged by Cyclone Yasi in 2011 Cyclone Jasper is expected to cross the Queensland coast as a …

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Tropical Cyclone Jasper impacts expected within 24 hours as Bureau of Meteorology issues cyclone warning
1 year ago

Tropical Cyclone Jasper impacts expected within 24 hours as Bureau of Meteorology issues cyclone warning

ABC  

A tropical cyclone warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology, with the impacts of Jasper expected within the next 24 hours. "A warning means we can expect impacts from this cyclone within 24 hours and this includes gale force winds," senior forecaster Laura Boekel said. "Very strong winds and heavy rain from Tropical Cyclone Jasper may cause damage …

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Cyclone, heatwaves and flooding dominate Australia's weekend weather of extremes
1 year ago

Cyclone, heatwaves and flooding dominate Australia's weekend weather of extremes

ABC  

Without a doubt the one topic nearly every Australian will discuss this weekend is the weather —from a severe heatwave across New South Wales to intense rain and flooding in South Australia, to Tropical Cyclone Jasper accelerating towards the Queensland coast. However, the change will stall on the Mid North Coast and fail to penetrate the ranges, leading to another …

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