It remains a fluid situation," Australian Retailers Association (ARA) chief industry affairs officers Fleur Brown said.

Cases of Melioidosis, a bacterial infection found in tropical climates that is sometimes referred to as a 'mudbug', have ...

BRISBANE'S change of schedule following ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will have no adverse effect on its performance against ...

Australians affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be able to claim Centrelink payments for lost income from today. Applications for the Disaster Recovery Allowance will be available from 2pm ...

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