Gusts and torrential rain in Australia’s east coast caused power outages and flash floods, resulting in one death and a dozen soldiers wounded. Cyclone Alfred weakened but still caused significant damage, leaving over 316,000 people without power in Queensland. The Prime Minister warned of ongoing serious conditions with flash flooding and heavy winds, prompting school closures and emergency rescues in affected areas.
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Auckland Museum’s Māori, Pacific galleries closed indefinitely due to asbestos
Auckland War Memorial Museum's popular Te Marae Atea Māori Court and Pacific galleries are closed indefinitely due to detected asbestos, with estimates suggesting a four-year closure. The museum had previously reopened sections after an initial closure in May, but remediation continues in affected areas, including the Grand Foyer. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Auckland War Memorial Museum has to keep two of its favorite places closed for a long time because they...
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