There are two payments which can be claimed, the Disaster Relief Payment and the Disaster Recovery Allowance.

The Prime Minister had been widely tipped to call an election either on Sunday or today for April 12, as electoral laws ...

Torrential rain from Cyclone Alfred floods Australia's east coast, leaving thousands without power and prompting flood ...

The Department of Health and Aged Care has reminded Home Care providers of their duty of care during emergency events, ...

Trade Minister Don Farrell has ruled out an eleventh-hour trip to Washington DC after Kevin Rudd failed to secure an ...

A man in his forties was to appear before Byron Bay Local Court today, charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm at an ex-Cyclone Alfred emergency evacuation centre.

Racing officials are confident the rescheduled Jewel Day on the Gold Coast will go ahead on Saturday, despite widespread ...

The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.

Eastern Australia is grappling with severe flooding as the remnants of Cyclone Alfred bring torrential rains, causing power ...

Joint media release with the Hon Anthony Albanese MP and the Hon Katy Gallagher​The Albanese Government is activating financial support for ...