With an annual cycle of bushfires, cyclones and floods coupled with a prosperous and stable economy, Australia features among the world's top 10 for economic damage caused by natural disasters.
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Floodwaters are seen at Aplins Weir in Townsville (AAP Image/Andrew Rankin) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP
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By Michelle Rimmer, Teagan Huynh
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