As the cleanup from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues, federal and state governments are taking stock of the economic impact of the weather event.

However, the human cost of the cyclone is taking becoming clear with many in northern New South Wales faced with flooding and rebuilding for the second time in three years.

Community Radio Network political reporter Noah Secomb has the story.

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Produced By: Noah Secomb

Featured In Story: Jim Chalmers – Treasurer , Shannon Morris – Ballina Resident, Tamara Smith – State Greens MP, and Katy Gallagher – Finance Minister

First aired on The Wire, Tuesday 18 March 2025