Japanese encephalitis spreads via mosquitoes. It has been detected in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and claimed two lives in NSW. Here’s what you need to know about it.

With residents across the east coast still clearing up their homes, the tales of survival and hope are slowly starting to emerge.

NSW farmers are assessing the cost of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with a reported damage bill so far of $17 million.

Insurers have now received 63,600 claims following ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred, the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has ...

The Treasurer has slammed the Opposition’s record on tax policy, accusing opposition member Angus Taylor of ‘egregious ...

The Australian published a letter to the editor from a woman in Canberra with reference to the forecast of Cyclone Alfred.

Politicians have been warned against "election sweeteners" as economists flag growing fiscal holes in Australia's budget.

In the wake of natural disasters, Australians often find themselves sifting through a deluge of information, trying to ...

Jim Chalmers says the natural disaster will leave a $1.2 billion dollar hole in the GDP, claiming that blow is enough to wipe ...

Labor Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin has received a promotion to the NSW Cabinet. Until today, Ms Saffin held the title of parliamentary secretary. But the premier this morning announced changes to ...

The Crisafulli Government has marked a milestone achievement, with all State schools closed due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred reopening on Monday. The final school was Helensvale State High School, ...

Treasurer Jim Chalmers addresses the media while in Brisbane to discuss the allowance and payments for those hit hardest by ...