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Natural disasters are estimated to cost Australia an average of $1.14 billion annually. Below are some key disasters that have occured in Australia's recent history
| 2007 - HAILSTORM |
| Location: Sydney |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $201 Million |
| 2007 - STORM |
| Location: Newcastle |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $1.4 Billion |
| 2006 - CYCLONE LARRY |
| Location: Queensland |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $1.5 Billion |
| 2003 - BUSHFIRE |
| Location: Canberra |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $350 Million |
| 1999 - SEVERE STORM |
| Location: Sydney |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $3.3 Billion |
| 1993 - FLOOD |
| Location: Nth Eastern Victoria |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $440 Million |
| 1989 - EARTHQUAKE |
| Location: Newcastle |
| Estimated Cost* |
| $4.4 Billion |
*Sources:
1. Australian Government Cultural & Recreation Portal.
2. Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Economics.
3. Emergency Management Australia. |