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SBS Australia
03-05-2025
- Politics
- SBS Australia
Feelings, Fears And The Federal Election: Community Across the Country Share Their Voice
Voices from across the country give insight on the issues significant in their community as mob go to the voting poll. Kirra, who is living in Naarm, Melbourne shares that conversations within her community has a focus on national issues, "Youth incarceration is a big one, I also think deaths in custody is unfortunately, a very big topic all the time for Victorian mob". Keenan, resides in the Boothby electorate of South Australia, where issues of drug use in community and proposals of nuclear plans without consultation with First Nations Peoples are in the forefront of peoples minds, "were just kind of looking at, whose going to be better off for mob for the next four years".
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Photos: Tropical Storm Wrecks Havoc on Australian Beaches, Infrastructure
The same energy that brought Kirra to life last week has slowly morphed into a more malevolent force. Cyclone Alfred was downgraded from a Category 2 cyclone to a tropical low before it made landfall on Saturday into Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales. It spared the area from truly catastrophic damage, but it still caused persistent rain, widespread flooding, and widespread power outages for hundreds of thousands of residents. Oddly enough, it even unearthed two ancient shipwrecks. The tropical low, which carried sustained winds of less than 39 miles per hour, crossed onto the continent about 34 miles north of Brisbane and will keep moving inland, according to the Australian Bureau of Meteorology. Gusts up to 52 mph have been recorded and thousands were ordered to evacuate their homes. At least one person was confirmed dead and several more injured. As of Sunday, some 230,000 homes and businesses are without power. Meanwhile, major rivers in the region are flooding, and emergency teams have rescued 36 people from the floods in northern New South Wales, most involving vehicles attempting to cross floodwaters, according to The Associated Press. Two military trucks also flipped in the town of Tregeagle in New South Wales, injuring 13 personnel, according to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Some towns reported getting up to 11 inches of rainfall in the last several days. To make matters worse, authorities in Queensland warn sewage could overflow into flood water in some areas. It's a rough scene out there, and these images only begin to tell the story. Our thoughts are with all those affected in Queensland and New South Wales. Here's to a swift recovery and getting the power back on promptly. Brighter days are ahead.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Watch: Jack Robinson Stuffed Himself Silly on Kirra's Cyclone Swell
Before Jack Robinson qualified for the WSL Championship Tour, he moved out of his longtime home in Margaret River, Australia, for the sake of qualifying. He put down roots near the Gold Coast, more than 2,000 miles away, so he could level up in more 'average' waves compared to the barrels he was used to in Western Australia. It was rooted in logic, being that these were the kinds of waves he needed to excel in if he wanted a shot to join the CT. It was a smart move and has paid off well for Robbo. Seven event wins, and his tube-riding chops haven't dropped one iota. The thing, however, is that the Goldie does get really, really good from time to time. Like this historic Cyclone Alfred swell, for instance. Earlier this week, before the storm came closer to land, the swell lines undulating into the Superbank sandbar looked comical. And Jack looks right at home. He weaves, stalls and carves with trademark efficiency. In the early stages of the bender, he paddles shoulder to shoulder with everybody else, then gets on the jet ski when the waves pick up another latter sessions take up the bulk of the video and offer an easy speed tutorial. Grey skies and gray waters, rights thundering down the point and an Andy Irons-inspired spray job. A good day, no matter which coast you call home. 'Easily some of the best Kirra I've ever surfed—one for the history books,' Jack writes in the description. 'Kirra's wild from the beach, but from the lineup, it's a whole different beast! Seeing those things spit and knowing someone's deep inside is next level. When it all lines up, the Gold Coast of Australia can provide some of the most perfect waves in the world. This will be a day to remember!'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cyclone Alfred Sends Cooking Surf to Australia's East Coast
As the North Shore takes a breather, Australia is waking up from a nap. The first major swell event of the season is hitting the East Coast of Australia right now, and crazy things are happening. As reported by major news outlets, Tropical Cyclone Alfred's movement is not a simple task. Forecasters believe the storm could make landfall later this week. If it does, it would be the first one south of Brisbane to do so since Zoe in 1974, according to Surfline. Both Queensland and New South Wales have issued weather warnings for flooding and dangerous winds. But while the cyclone hasn't slammed the coast yet, the swell undulating from it certainly has. The Superbank, in particular, is ramping into the special mode that only an otherworldly sand-bottom-point can deliver. There'll be carnage, chaos, drop-ins and relentless currents that only David Goggins could love. But in between, there will be moments of reel, scroll-stopping glory. Already, we've seen some ridiculous tubes courtesy of Jack Robinson, Mick Fanning, Dean Morrison and Korbin Hutchings packed on Monday. Just hit up Surfing Australia's Insta for a plethora of 100-meter-long rides and breakneck tubes. Later in the week, however, things start to creep into scary territory. By March 5, fueled by Alfred's might, Kirra could 8-12 feet with a 26 feet @ 14 second southeast swell bearing down on the point. After that, Alfred might render surfing impossible for a while. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is posting periodic updates on the storm here. For all those QLD and NSW warriors, there's a limited window to channel your inner Kenny Powers. But for real, stay safe out there.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cyclone Alfred Sends Cooking Surf to Australia's East Coast
As the North Shore takes a breather, Australia is waking up from a nap. The first major swell event of the season is hitting the East Coast of Australia right now, and crazy things are happening. As reported by major news outlets, Tropical Cyclone Alfred's movement is not a simple task. Forecasters believe the storm could make landfall later this week. If it does, it would be the first one south of Brisbane to do so since Zoe in 1974, according to Surfline. Both Queensland and New South Wales have issued weather warnings for flooding and dangerous winds. But while the cyclone hasn't slammed the coast yet, the swell undulating from it certainly has. The Superbank, in particular, is ramping into the special mode that only an otherworldly sand-bottom-point can deliver. There'll be carnage, chaos, drop-ins and relentless currents that only David Goggins could love. But in between, there will be moments of reel, scroll-stopping glory. Already, we've seen some ridiculous tubes courtesy of Jack Robinson, Dean Morrison and Korbin Hutchings packed on Monday. Later in the week, however, things start to creep into scary territory. By March 5, fueled by Alfred's might, Kirra could 8-12 feet with a 26 feet @ 14 second southeast swell bearing down on the point. After that, Alfred might render surfing impossible for a while. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology is posting periodic updates on the storm here. For all those QLD and NSW warriors, there's a limited window to channel your inner Kenny Powers. But for real, stay safe out there.
