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Cyclone Alfred latest: Rare Category 2 storm nears Australian coast as millions face ‘worst-case scenario’
Rare Category 2 storm nears Australian coast as millions face ‘worst-case scenario’ - Storm is expected to make landfall between Brisbane and Sunshine Coast and could be one of most destructive in the
Australia's east coast braces for cyclone Alfred
Australia's east coast braced on Wednesday for a tropical cyclone that is swirling towards Brisbane, the country's third-most populous city, as authorities warned thousands of properties were at risk due to strong winds and flash flooding.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
VIDEO: Queensland Premier says Tropical Cyclone Alfred a 'serious event'
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Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland, NZ travellers change plans
New Zealanders in Queensland are battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway from the state as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. One man who flew to Brisbane for the now-cancelled Green Day concert said,
Green Day Cancel Final Australian Show As Cyclone Alfred Bears Down on Queensland
The stadium gig on the Gold Coast slated for Wednesday night (March 5) was the last stop on the Down Under run of the veteran group's "Saviors" tour.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to lash Queensland and New South Wales, Australia
Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon, but direct landfalls are.
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are preparing for the impact of the most southerly cyclone to threaten the region in more than five decades.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing south-east Queensland
Settled conditions for most of the country, except for in south-east Queensland and northern NSW where Cyclone Alfred is causing chaos.
Cyclone Alfred is bearing down. Here’s how it grew so fierce – and where it’s expected to hit
The seas off southeast Queensland are unusually warm, helping Cyclone Alfred intensify as it barrels towards the coast.
Chaotic scenes erupt north of Brisbane as residents scramble for supplies, sandbags ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s crossing
Chaotic scenes have erupted north of Brisbane as residents directly in the firing line of Tropical Cyclone Alfred scramble to ...
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How Cyclone Alfred Turned Kirra Into 10-Foot Sandy Cathedrals
If you’ve glanced at your social feed over the last two days, you’ve likely been as glued as we have to the series of mind-bending barrels hurling into a corner of Australia courtesy of Tropical ...
Live updates: Cyclone Alfred bears towards south-east Queensland; Emergency preparations underway; Wild weather forecast for today
The storm has made its forecast turn toward the coast of south-east Queensland, where it is expected to make landfall either late tomorrow or early Friday. Emergency preparations are underway, with ...
Tropical Cyclone Alfred: 'Life-threatening' flash flooding warning, as evacuations begin
Queensland and NSW are setting up evacuation centres ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's expected landfall, as BoM warns it ...
The legal steps businesses should take as Cyclone Alfred approaches
As Cyclone Alfred bears down on South East Queensland, businesses are making critical decisions about protecting their ...
Cyclone Alfred: Brisbane comes to a standstill with schools closed, buses and trains cancelled
Brisbane will grind to a standstill on Wednesday night, with residents urged to stay at home for days, schools closed and ...
Legendary punk rock band forced to cancel final show of Australian tour
The punk rock icons made the announcement on their Instagram story Tuesday. The show was scheduled for Wednesday at the C-Bus ...