Special 24-page souvenir liftout tells tale of Yasi 10 years on

It has been 10 years since Cyclone Yasi turned Cassowary Coast towns upside down, and on the surface, normality appears to have returned. Don’t miss your souvenir liftout today.

IT HAS been 10 years since Cyclone Yasi turned Cassowary Coast towns upside down, and on the surface, normality appears to have returned.

But cuts inflicted by the worst tropical storm to ever cross the north Queensland coast run deep.

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In Wednesday’s Cairns Post, a special 24-page souvenir liftout will tell a story of recovery from absolute devastation in some areas through the memories of the people who lived through the storm.

The aftermath of cyclone Yasi as it crossed the Far North Queensland coast in 2011. The Bruce Highway in Cardwell now resembles a beach track. Picture: Marc McCormack

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Following the lives of those impacted through the shock loss of homes and businesses, chronicling the fight to get towns rebuilt and detailing the lasting impact of the storm, the liftout analyses the response and asks the question: What have we learnt?

The special publication’s release has been timed to coincide with the anniversary of Cyclone Yasi hitting the region.

Don't miss it today and visit cairnspost.com.au for full coverage and videos.

Originally published as Special 24-page souvenir liftout tells tale of Yasi 10 years on