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Cyclone Narelle exposes Australia’s cashless fragility

Technology Reporter
25 Mar, 2026
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Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Technology Reporter
25 Mar, 2026
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Cyclone Narelle ripped through Cape York and slammed into the Northern Territory, affecting dozens of remote communities scattered across the Top End, including their ability to buy anything at all.
Cyclone Narelle exposes Australia’s cashless fragility
When the power goes out, so does your money. Image AI generated.

Cyclone Narelle ripped through Cape York and slammed into the Northern Territory, affecting dozens of remote communities scattered across the Top End, including their ability to buy anything at all.

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