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.
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
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’
Air New Zealand suspends flights from Brisbane and Gold Coast as Cyclone Alfred nears Australian coast
Airports in eastern Australia, including Brisbane and Gold Coast, have been closed due to Cyclone Alfred, a category 2 storm. Air New Zealand suspended operations, and authorities issued evacuation orders and shut down schools and public transport.
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.
‘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.
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Every Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast road closed by flooding
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Ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, as it approaches Australia’s eastern coast. Although the ...
Gold Coast residents grapple with damage as powerful winds, torrential rain sweep the region
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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 ...