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.
Authorities are pleading with Gold Coasters to avoid the beach, as conditions become increasingly dangerous.
Part of a Surfers Paradise high-rise has surrendered to the worsening weather as Cyclone Alfred continues towards the coast. See the photos:
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.
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.
Gold Coasters are stocking up on sandbags with queues stretching for two hours to get them on Monday in preparation for tropical Cyclone Alfred’s arrival in the coming days.
Fake boobs are out and body positivity is in, according to a leading plastic surgeon.
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is warning Gold Coasters to brace for a rare ‘king tide’ combined with Cyclone Alfred stirring up huge surf – and is opening sandbagging stations early.
Tillies fans can look forward to seeing their national team playing on home soil with Gold Coast swooping in to secure playing rights for the much anticipated 2026 Asian cup tournament.
Guests were made to hand over phones before entry to Drake’s Brisbane concert after-party. STEP INSIDE HIS PRIVATE GOLD COAST AND BRISSY SOIREES.
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