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Big payouts to Australians by the govt expected after cyclone’s tail wreaks destruction from flooding, winds; soldiers hurt

Cyclone hurt South East Queensland and northern NSW; 9 News, 7 News

Mathew Carr

Mar 10, 2025

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Australians, lucky to live in a rich country, have access to some generous assistance, including A$5,300 for home contents damaged, even if uninsured. See snips below.

Australia has made a fortune selling fossil fuels …poor countries damaged by climate change from this trade …don’t have the same financial ability to protect their residents.

See this coverage:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/Ehxggi0B4WI?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0

And this (soldiers hurt after rain-fueled crash?):

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/GSK_xLadSVA?rel=0&autoplay=0&showinfo=0&enablejsapi=0