Australia, Queensland and Cyclone Alfred

What's unusual about Tropical Cyclone Alfred, and is climate change affecting how it moves towards the coast?
As south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred to cross the coast, an Australian researcher explains what makes this system so unusual.
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.
Cyclone Alfred tracker map: When it will hit Queensland and New South Wales' coastline
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the south-east Queensland coast this week, bringing destructive winds and the risk of life-threatening flooding. The system is expected to make landfall between the Gold Coast and southern parts of the Wide Bay region as a category two cyclone.
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.
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,
CBA Aid for East Coast After Cyclone Alfred
Commonwealth Bank will provide its Emergency Assistance to customers and businesses in areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Alfred in south-east
Where will Tropical Cyclone Alfred make landfall?
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit Australia’s east coast later this week. Here's where it is likely to strike.
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 expected to hit southeast Queensland—the first in 50 years to strike so far south
If you're in southeast Queensland, brace yourself. 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,
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How Cyclone Alfred Turned Kirra Into 10-Foot Sandy Cathedrals
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Grim Cyclone Alfred flood warning: 20k Brisbane properties to go under
Schools across South East Queensland’s cyclone-impacted areas will be closed and residents have been told to stay at home on ...
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 ...
‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
New Zealanders in Queensland are battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway from the ...
Shock disaster note from insurers as cyclone Alfred nears coast
An insurance embargo came into force across over 400km of Australian coastline with no warning to homeowners and buyers that ...
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Queensland supply chains ‘super-charged’ ahead of cyclone
Shops, warehouses and transport depots in 21 local government areas spanning from Gladstone, Goondiwindi and the Gold Coast ...
Panic buying, giant waves as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards coast
The oncoming cyclone sparked panic buying on both sides of the border, while surfers made the most of the storm swell at ...
‘Off the charts’: Residents queue ‘hours’ for sandbags, brace for Cyclone Alfred
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed direction and is “moving towards” the Queensland coast, while parts of NSW are also under an official cyclone warning.