'Scary' tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland
But while authorities have been warning residents to stay indoors as Cyclone Alfred approaches, die-hard surfers have been throwing caution to the increasing wind. "This is what we look forward to," said Jeff Weatherall as he waited for a jet ski to pick him up from Kirra beach and carry him into the big waves.
Australia offers income support for workers hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Australian government said on Monday it would activate financial support for workers who lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused widespread flooding, power outages and property damage across the east coast.
Disaster recovery allowances available for workers after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Workers losing income in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be eligible for financial support. Here's what we know.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s destruction driven by climate change
What role is climate change playing in the dangerous and destructive weather that communities across northern NSW and southeast Queensland are facing?
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to dump rain across Australia's east coast
Former Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued to dump heavy rain across large parts of southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW) while moving inland, inundating roads and leaving tens of thousands of households without power as hundreds of schools remained shut, local media reported Monday.
Cyclone Alfred downgraded as millions of Australians stay indoors
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred lingered off the south-east Australian coast on Saturday and forecasters said Brisbane is likely to miss the worst of the storm, a relief for millions of residents in the region who have been staying indoors.
Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters,
After the winds, now comes the rain and floods. Here’s what you need to know about ex-Cyclone Alfred
In short: the danger is not over. Residents in affected areas should remain cautious and heed official advice, to keep themselves safe.
Tropical cyclone Alfred downgraded in Australia
A rare tropical cyclone weakened to a tropical low weather system on Saturday as it approached Brisbane, the country's third most populous city. Before being downgraded, Cyclone Alfred had been expected to become the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast since 1974.
This Cyclone Broke Every Rule – And Now It’s Wreaking Havoc
Tropical Cyclone Alfred, an unusually southern storm for Australia’s east coast, took a surprising turn toward land, putting ...
Thousands of Australians without power as storm Alfred lashes Queensland
The storm reached the Queensland coast on Saturday as a "tropical low" after 16 days as a cyclone, prompting preparations by ...
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts expose ongoing safety concerns
Treacherous beaches, fallen powerlines and infectious, debris-riddled floodwater are among some of the hazards being ...
NSW, Queensland floods live updates: Remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continue as heavy rainfall batters Brisbane, northern NSW
South East Queensland and northern NSW continue to experience rain and flooding in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: BoM downgrades storm as Queensland and NSW with authorities warning to watch flooding and rain
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has spent the night creeping towards Queensland’s coast and northern NSW. Despite authorities ...
Devastating detail in iconic beach photo as recovery begins from ex-Tropical cyclone Alfred
The golden shores that attract millions of visitors every year to the southeast corner of Queensland have been left battered and bruised at the hands of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit southeast Queensland – the first in 50 years to strike so far south
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The ...
Alfred Weakens to Tropical Low, Sparing Any Major Damage
(Bloomberg) -- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakened to a tropical low and was still lingering off the coast of Brisbane on ...