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Cyclone Debbie: Australia activates disaster response plan
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has activated a disaster response plan after a powerful cyclone pummelled the north-east coast.
Cyclone Debbie caused major damage, torrential rain and power cuts to tens of thousands of homes.
Defence force helicopters and naval vessels carrying aid are to be despatched to Queensland.
Mr Turnbull said one death had been confirmed but added that emergency crews had yet to assess the damage.
Cyclone Debbie made landfall between Bowen and Airlie Beach as a category four storm, whipping gusts of up to 263km/h (163mph).
It is moving inland as a category two storm but could cause more damage.
"Conditions have deteriorated rapidly," Mr Turnbull told parliament. "Take care and stay safe. Be prepared to shelter in place until Wednesday."
He said the government would be urging insurance companies to be "compassionate" and supportive of people who had claims to make following the cyclone.
'Battering ram effect'
The extent of Cyclone Debbie's devastation, which has a 50km-diameter eye wall, may not be known for some time, the authorities said.
Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said the storm's slow speed had created a "battering ram effect", adding: "We are going to get lots of reports of damage, and sadly I think we will also receive reports of injuries, if not death."
Mr Stewart said the weather had contributed to the death of a woman in a car crash on Monday.
One man was seriously injured when a wall collapsed in the town of Proserpine.
Aussie, give us a wave mate, let us know your OK Bro
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Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has activated a disaster response plan after a powerful cyclone pummelled the north-east coast.
Cyclone Debbie caused major damage, torrential rain and power cuts to tens of thousands of homes.
Defence force helicopters and naval vessels carrying aid are to be despatched to Queensland.
Mr Turnbull said one death had been confirmed but added that emergency crews had yet to assess the damage.
Cyclone Debbie made landfall between Bowen and Airlie Beach as a category four storm, whipping gusts of up to 263km/h (163mph).
It is moving inland as a category two storm but could cause more damage.
"Conditions have deteriorated rapidly," Mr Turnbull told parliament. "Take care and stay safe. Be prepared to shelter in place until Wednesday."
He said the government would be urging insurance companies to be "compassionate" and supportive of people who had claims to make following the cyclone.
'Battering ram effect'
The extent of Cyclone Debbie's devastation, which has a 50km-diameter eye wall, may not be known for some time, the authorities said.
Queensland Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said the storm's slow speed had created a "battering ram effect", adding: "We are going to get lots of reports of damage, and sadly I think we will also receive reports of injuries, if not death."
Mr Stewart said the weather had contributed to the death of a woman in a car crash on Monday.
One man was seriously injured when a wall collapsed in the town of Proserpine.
Aussie, give us a wave mate, let us know your OK Bro
i thought debbie did dallas
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Aussies house...
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soft aussies
just a brisk wind in wellington
just a brisk wind in wellington
I don't think he was wearing boots, kiwi
Not the best advert for starting a new life down under
This is all due to one of Aussies farts!
Look what happens when Aussie passes wind...
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Have you ever been down under, Greg ? 
Joking aside, hope your OK Aussie
I don't know how far away he lives from the stricken area. Hopefully not too near.
That first image is solely because l left the toilet door open during an event.
You got that right, my arse has a lot of explaining to do.
