The owner of Pardoo Roadhouse in Western Australia's Pilbara says his business has been "wiped out" by Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, after the category five system barrelled over the region.
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) A tropical cyclone nearing Australia is forecast to be the most powerful storm in eight years to hit the country, bringing wind gusts of up to 315 kilometers (196 miles) per hour as it crosses the northwest coast, meteorologists said Thursday.
The Pardoo Roadhouse and tavern in the state s Pilbara region is now looking at a $4million bill to fix the damage that ll likely see them out of business for at least a year.