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Residents in Lockyer Valley, including the Smith family, faced severe flooding from ex-Cyclone Alfred, leading them to rely on resilience and inventive solutions like battery-powered boats to navigate flooded areas. At the same time, local business owners in Laidley grappled with uninsured losses and praised community volunteers assisting with recovery efforts.

BlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steel exporter to the US, will continue lobbying the US government after the White House imposed tariffs on Australian steel exports. Despite a $5 billion investment and over 4,000 employed steelworkers in the US, BlueScope was denied an exemption from the tariffs.

Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has criticized the Australian government's approval of a mine expansion in Western Australia's Northern Jarrah Forests, an area home to endangered species. DiCaprio, who has a large social media following, expressed concerns about the environmental impact of the project, which will involve clearing native vegetation.

Nissan has announced significant leadership changes following the breakdown of merger talks with rival automaker Honda. Makoto Uchida will be replaced by Ivan Espinosa as CEO, effective March 31, 2025, with the company aiming to achieve short- and mid-term objectives while positioning for long-term growth.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces criticism from the Coalition for not successfully preventing US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium, but former ambassador Arthur Sinodinos supports Albanese's restrained response. Sinodinos suggests a strategically timed, face-to-face engagement with the US President post-election and leveraging Australia's critical minerals resources as a potential negotiation point.