ABC Online | Hobart flooding declared 'catastrophe' as wild Tasmanian storm eases and tracks north ABC Online The Insurance Council of Australia has declared a catastrophe for storm damage in southern Tasmania, as the floodwaters recede and the rain heads to the state's north-east. The council's CEO, Rob Whelan, said more than 1,000 claims had already been ... Tasmania storm: wild weather hits nation's south Flash flooding and fierce winds lash Tasmania, Victoria as cold snap closes in Cold front brings winter chill to eastern states |