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Homes can be better prepared for cyclones. But first we must convince the owners

  • Written by Mitchell Scovell, PhD candidate, James Cook University

Most Australians know cyclones can cause serious damage to housing. Insurance premiums in cyclone-prone regions are among the highest in the country. Unfortunately, things are likely to get worse before they get better.

Some predict as many as 10% of houses in Australia may become “uninsurable” by 2100. However, the good news is home...

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