Cyclone Alfred live updates: Chalmers expects ‘billions of dollars of damage’ from Alfred; storm slows approach

BoM path track map predicts Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cross coast on Friday near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates todayRead more of Guardian Australia’s Tropical Cyclone Alfred coverage:When and where is Cyclone Alfred likely to make landfall?What we know so far about Tropical Cyclone AlfredHow to prepare for a cycloneBrisbane flood map: suburbs at risk during Cyclone AlfredChalmers confident insurance companies ‘know their responsibilities’The treasurer Jim Chalmers is also speaking to ABC Radio National, urging people to use the extra time that’s come with the Cyclone taking longer to make landfall to make all necessary preparations.I’m confident they know their responsibilities and obligations to people. Continue reading...

Cyclone Alfred live updates: Chalmers expects ‘billions of dollars of damage’ from Alfred; storm slows approach

BoM path track map predicts Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cross coast on Friday near Brisbane, the first storm of its size to do so in decades. Follow the latest updates today

Read more of Guardian Australia’s Tropical Cyclone Alfred coverage:

Chalmers confident insurance companies ‘know their responsibilities’

The treasurer Jim Chalmers is also speaking to ABC Radio National, urging people to use the extra time that’s come with the Cyclone taking longer to make landfall to make all necessary preparations.

I’m confident they know their responsibilities and obligations to people. Continue reading...