Queensland braces for impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland
Queensland braces for the worst as Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes final approach
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The last tropical cyclone to make landfall in the region was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974,
Cyclone Alfred LIVE updates: Brisbane, south-east Queensland remain on high alert as storm’s landfall delayed; flooding expected in northern NSW
Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s forecast arrival has been pushed back by 24 hours after the category 2 storm stalled off Australia’s east coast. Follow our live coverage.
Queensland beaches smashed by king tides
Towering waves are forming on beaches along the south-east Queensland coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms.
Cyclone Alfred as it happened: South-east Queensland, northern NSW residents brace for direct hit
For the first time in three decades, Brisbane is battening down for the arrival of a tropical cyclone. Follow us here for breaking news and advice throughout the day.
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‘Very rare’ tropical cyclone barrels down on Australia’s east coast
Millions of people on Australia’s east coast are bracing for their first tropical cyclone in more than five decades as authorities urge residents in flood-prone areas to evacuate their homes. Storm warnings affected millions of people on Wednesday along more than 500km (311 miles) of coastline in the states of Queensland and New South Wales amid warnings that Tropical Cyclone Alfred could bring winds of up to 155km/h (96mph).
What events have been cancelled due to Tropical Cyclone Alfred?
Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east Queensland.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred's slow track bringing 'very high risk of significant impacts' in Queensland and NSW
Conditions are intensifying across the south-east Queensland and northern NSW coast, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning Tropical Cyclone Alfred's slow track will bring a "very high risk of significant impacts".
Cyclone Alfred landfall delayed, storms and heavy rainfall impacting parts of Queensland, NSW
The NSW Premier says the tropical cyclone is acting like "a completely unwanted house guest" - arriving late and will stick around longer.
Cyclone Alfred heading toward Brisbane and eastern Australia for rare landfall
Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and Australia’s third largest city.
Cyclone Alfred latest: Brisbane Airport cancels all flights as Queensland and NSW residents told to evacuate
Strong winds have already cut power to thousands of homes, and Brisbane Airport has been closed, with hundreds of flights now suspended. The State Emergency Service has ordered evacuations in Lismore and other parts of northern New South Wales by 9pm.
How to track Cyclone Alfred as storm nears Australian coast
Alfred is expected to become the first cyclone to cross the coast near Brisbane since Cyclone Zoe hit Gold Coast in 1974 and brought widespread flooding.