Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the most southerly tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years.
Tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast leaving 1 dead and several injured
Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 years.
Cyclone Alfred lingers off Brisbane’s coast, as tracking shows when storm will cross
Premier David Crisafulli says the system is starting to “pack a bit of a punch” as it moved closer to Brisbane.
300,000 homes without power after ex-Cyclone Alfred leaves destruction along Australia’s east coast
Cyclone Alfred leaves destruction along Australia’s east coast - Approximately 316,540 properties in Queensland are without electricity
Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane
Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city.
Queensland prepares with first cyclone in 51 years set to hit Australian coast near Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of Gold Coast to the south late Thursday or early Friday.
Australian homes lose power and people told to evacuate as tropical cyclone approaches
Tens of thousands of homes and businesses lost power and people were ordered to evacuate their flood-prone homes Friday as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind and rain ahead of its fi
‘Rare’ cyclone Alfred swirls off Australia’s east coast, residents urged to evacuate
Australia braced for a rare east coast tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, its third-most populous city, with authorities urging residents in flood-prone suburbs to evacuate soon.
Cyclone lashes at Australian coast
Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing part of eastern Australia on Thursday as schools were closed, public transport was stopped and desperate residents got around shortages of sandbags by buying potting mix.
Thousands without power and phone reception on Gold Coast as rain continues
The outages are the largest ever loss of power from a natural disaster in Queensland's history and residents should expect ...
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Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred: High winds, heavy rain as Brisbane, Gold Coast residents evacuated
Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, as it approaches Australia’s eastern coast. Although the ...
Steve McCann is changing Star Entertainment’s business plan mid-flight
The company’s decision to get out of Brisbane and focus on the Gold Coast and Sydney was driven by necessity, and a shift in ...
Gold Coast residents grapple with damage as powerful winds, torrential rain sweep the region
Those on the Gold Coast are urged to keep an eye out for hazards, stay out of floodwaters and prepare for prolonged power ...
Cyclone Alfred latest update: Storm already ‘packing a punch’ as 82k without power across Gold Coast and NSW
Storm already ‘packing a punch’ as 82k without power across Gold Coast and NSW - Thousands ordered to evacuate as Cyclone Alfred batters Australia's east ...
Cyclone Alfred LIVE Updates: Brisbane airport cancels flights; early rain, wind from rare cyclone hit eastern Australia
Early wind, rain from the rare tropical cyclone has began lashing part of eastern Australia on Thursday. Schools have been ...
Gold Coast breaks another wave height record
Big waves are pounding the Gold Coast; flights suspended in northern NSW and Queensland. How the day unfolded.