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Monday, May 23

Insurers ramp up call for better solutions to fix flood prone areas

Insurer IAG has backed calls from Suncorp for governments to mitigate the impact of natural disasters after it received 24,000 claims from the east coast flooding.

Food for thought: Why we can't fight the apocalypse on an empty stomach

When it comes to visceral reminders of how vulnerable our food systems can be, empty supermarket shelves certainly are a direct bare-knuckled punch to the gut.

Surf Life Saving Queensland has invested in a drone company to bring the technology to beaches across the State (Pic: Supplied(.

New wave: The merger deal that will bring drones to beach patrols across State

Drones will play a major new role in saving lives in waters off the Gold Coast and around Queensland following the merger of two of marine rescue’s biggest organisations.

Mayors call for govt to act on spiralling insurance costs

Queensland councils are calling for federal insurance support for homeowners and businesses amid skyrocketing premiums across northern Australia.

Laws flagged to declare national disasters

The Morrison government has responded to the findings of the royal commission into national natural disaster arrangements with new laws and a federal agency.

Governments step in to cover projects too risky for insurers

From the COVID-19 vaccine to Paradise Dam, governments are putting public funds on the line. In north Queensland, they’re being asked to go further.