Our Journalists

Robert got his start as an Editorial Assistant at the Daily Telegraph in 2024 before entering the Newscorp cadet program. With a background in history and law Robert has a passion for politics and crime reporting as well as telling meaningful stories.

@white_robb73416

Robert White

Latest

Gold Coast

Hanson family infront of tree fallen through Brooke's childhood room (Left to Right Ian Hanson, Sue Hanson, Billy Clarke, Matilda Clarke, Brooke Hanson)

Olympian’s family home smashed by Cyclone Alfred

Olympian Brooke Hanson is reeling but staying positive after her childhood home was smashed by Cyclone Alfred.

News

Koala Laura Leaf bandaged up but receiving some placating gifts of Eucalyptus.

‘You do whatever it takes’: Inside heroic effort to save city’s wildlife

While most Gold Coasters were sheltering in their homes, an emergency was unfolding at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital.

VideoGold Coast

Gold Coast suffers in the aftermath from ex Cyclone Alfred, as it still hits the coast with strong winds and rain.Currumbin beach looks like a wasteland. . Picture Glenn Hampson

When Gold Coast’s devastated beaches will be fixed

Mayor Tom Tate has outlined an ambitious timeline for fixing the Gold Coast’s beaches after enormous damage done by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. LATEST INFORMATION

Gold Coast

King Tide apartments resident Lincoln, 14

‘Look – your balcony is gone’: Cyclone Alfred’s Broady blast

An apartment block in Broadbeach has been rocked by a large portion of the third floor balcony imploding, sending glass and debris flying inwards.

Gold Coast

WATCH: Inside Cyclone Alfred’s ‘insane’ wild ride for high-rise residents

Gold Coast residents inside the top floors of high-rise towers say they are “rocking and rolling” as 100km/hour plus gales from Cyclone Alfred batter the Gold Coast. Inside the towers. SEE THE VIDEOS

UpdatedGold Coast

Gold Coast suffers in the aftermath from ex Cyclone Alfred, as it still hits the coast with strong winds and rain.Trees claim the powerlines and block Heeb St. . Picture Glenn Hampson

Cheers as power restored to thousands of Gold Coast homes

Hope is on the horizon for Gold Coasters cut off from electricity, with crews getting thousand back on the grid despite difficult conditions, with cheers in one badly-affected suburb when power came back on.

Gold Coast

First responders searching for lost swimmers at Surfers Paradise.

Warning as people still swimming in churning sea

Authorities are pleading with Gold Coasters to avoid the beach, as conditions become increasingly dangerous.

Gold Coast

The side of the One Building in Surfers Paradise crashed into the car park. Picture: Supplied.

Cyclone Alfred: Parts of Surfers Paradise building crumble

Part of a Surfers Paradise high-rise has surrendered to the worsening weather as Cyclone Alfred continues towards the coast. See the photos:

Gold Coast

IN PHOTOS: Surfers flood Gold Coast as Alfred supercharges swell

Top surfers from around the country have made a beeline for the Gold Coast’s famed southern breaks as Cyclone Alfred stirs up huge swell.

Gold Coast

‘Nervous’: Gold Coasters prepare for Cyclone Alfred worst-case

At-risk Gold Coasters are securing houses and businesses ahead of “the most severe weather event in more than 70 years” with widespread flooding expected for big parts of the tourism capital.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/robert-white