Northern NSW prepares for major flooding from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Flood watch alerts have been issued for northern NSW as well as warnings for powerful waves and abnormally high tides.
Millions warned to brace for days without power as Tropical Cyclone Alfred is due to begin path towards coast
Millions have been warned to brace for days without power after Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall later this week.
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TC Alfred intensifies to category 2 and is expected to turn toward Queensland coast later today
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has intensified into a category two system and is expected to turn towards South-east of Queensland ...
PM’s election uncertainty as Cyclone Alfred intensifies
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Insurance Council of Australia's CEO Andrew Hall delivers worrying prediction as Tropical Cyclone Alfred hits east coast
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'Make that decision': Millions brace for impact as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens homes, businesses and whole communities
Whole communities, businesses and households are being told to make a decision whether to stay or leave as Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in 48 hours.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred forecast to intensify to category 2 system and turn toward Queensland coast today
Modelling shows the system, which is about 550km out to sea, will start heading towards the coast about 4pm before making landfall somewhere between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast later this week.