Tropical storm hits Australia

No death or injuries as Cyclone Ului leaves trail of damage across northeast coast.

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Cyclone Ului cut power supply and caused property damage along the northeastern coast [AFP]

Sugar cane fields also felt the full brunt of winds, with growers estimating losses to run into millions of dollars.

The state government of Queensland has set up a disaster relief fund, and federal aid has also been made available to victims, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said in a report.

Resorts along the coastal towns near the Great Barrier Reef were evacuated earlier last week in anticipation of the storm.

Source: News Agencies