The cyclone looks set to hit many household budgets – from higher building costs to damaged crops raising prices on staples like fruit and vegetables.
Articles on Tropical Cyclone Alfred
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A new project worked with children after the disastrous 2022 Lismore floods. There are lessons for how to help young people recover from Cyclone Alfred.
Recruitment incentives are needed to boost the number of emergency services volunteers to respond to natural disasters and take the pressure off the ADF.
As climate change accelerates and trust in authority declines, natural disasters trigger waves of easy – but false – explanations.
It’s too early to make a full estimate of the costs of Alfred’s impacts. But previous natural disasters give us a framework for thinking about them.
Flood waters boost mosquito numbers. Disease outbreaks don’t always follow but it’s important to remove stagnant water from your property to reduce the disease risk.
Huge volumes of sand have been swept offshore by Cyclone Alfred’s waves, leaving beaches and dunes looking very different.
There aren’t enough skilled workers to support Australia’s day-to-day building needs, let alone in response to disasters.
The damage from ex-Cyclone Alfred could have been so much worse – and we may not be so lucky next time. As the clean up begins, let’s build back better.
These storms are very slow moving and getting ready to dump a lot of rain.
Growing climate risk means growing costs of natural disasters. As premiums have risen by 300%, these are costs that households simply can’t afford.
The immediate risks are from drowning, falls, injuries and infections from contaminated floodwater. Here’s what to look out for.
Brisbane is a subtropical city of more than 2.5 million people, situated on a flood-prone river. That’s why residents mustn’t get complacent after Cyclone Alfred.
If you are caring for kids and young people during the crisis, try and stay as calm as you can and let family members talk about their feelings.
In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.
What drives surfers to hit the waves as a cyclone approaches the coast? And what will it take to get them to stop?
When a cyclone hits, the wind is trying very hard to pull the roof off your house. It’s vital the roof stays on – but one weak link can spell disaster.
This is a particularly tough time for people who have lived through other disasters. Here are some signs of retraumatisation to watch out for.
Northern Rivers residents are preparing for Cyclone Alfred’s arrival – and drawing lessons from the 2022 floods.
How do you stay safe while you begin the clean up and recovery? It can be helpful to have a plan of action ready.
Top contributors
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Adjunct Professor of Environmental Geography, CQUniversity Australia
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Research Fellow, Rural and Remote Health, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
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NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health and Co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW
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Chief Engineer, Cyclone Testing Station, James Cook University
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Associate Professor, Paramedicine and Head of Department, Rural Allied Health, La Trobe University
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Lecturer in Psychology, Deakin University
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Deakin University
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Research Fellow, Australian Rivers Institute, Griffith University
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Senior Research Fellow, The University Centre for Rural Health, University of Sydney
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School of Public Health, Honorary Professor, University of Sydney
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Senior Research Fellow, The University Centre for Rural Health and The Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney
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Science and Innovation Director, Natural Hazards Research Australia
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Lecturer, Monash University
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Lecturer in Sociology, University of the Sunshine Coast