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.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit city’s CBD
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit the Brisbane CBD, with residents warned of a risk conditions similar to the 2022 floods could hit the state.
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.
Brisbane Braces for Alfred: First Cyclone Since 1990
Brisbane, Australia hasn't had a direct cyclone landfall in 35 years. Officials warn that Cyclone Alfred could be one of the most destructive storms in decades. Meteorologist Laura Power has all the details.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred to intensify before landfall
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on Queensland's southeast coast as a category two system, and could intensify before making landfall on Thursday night.
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 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,
Brisbane Braces: Cyclone Alfred Threatens Chaos on Australia's East Coast
Australia's east coast prepares for tropical cyclone Alfred, expected to impact Brisbane. The storm could bring strong winds, heavy rains, and flash floods. Authorities have issued warnings and urged evacuations.
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.
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: 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 ...
Brisbane Broncos chief executive returns home to support families facing Tropical Cyclone Alfred
With Brisbane players in Sydney, the NRL club is preparing contingencies for loved ones of players and staff back home as ...
Cyclone Alfred flood map explained: Brisbane suburbs at risk
As Cyclone Alfred barrels down on southeast Queensland, new flood mapping is forecasting the devastating aftermath on ...
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 ...
‘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 ...
Gigs and festivals cancelled as Qld and NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred
Here is your ongoing list of bands and artists cancelling gigs as South-East Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred storm surge could swamp 20,000 homes, Woolworths enforces product limit, Aussies warned of three disasters
There's fears more than 20,000 homes are at risk from storm surge and flooding as Tropical Cyclone Alfred closes in on ...
Cyclone Alfred makes U-turn, millions now in danger: ‘Expect the worst’
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now headed for the southeast Queensland coast, with millions of residents warned to prepare as the storm brings massive waves, isolated rainfalls of up to 700mm and ...