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Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney’s northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state.

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‘Pretty gnarly’: Sharks circle after Alfred

Wild footage has captured sharks circling the waterways of the Gold Coast in the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

QLD Courts & Law

Child-killing cult leader’s sickening outburst

Explosive footage captured a killer cult leader’s defiant outburst to police after the fringe Christian sect fatally withdrew an 8yo girl’s insulin for God to “heal” her.

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The Bureau of Meteorology's latest forecast track map for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as of 7pm Friday. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology.

Areas most at ‘risk’ amid cyclone

The areas most at risk as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches land have been revealed after residents were warned to stay home.

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The trees from Mr Warden's property which Mr Economos claimed blocked his lakeside views. Picture: Supplied / Realestate.com.au

Bitter neighbour feud sparked over trees

The neighbour launched court action as he claims the three trees are blocking his lakeside views.

BREAKINGQLD Crime

The brother of Olympian Raygunn will face court charged with allegedly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Raygun’s brother hit with court charge

The brother of Australian Olympian Raygun has been charged with dealing with the proceeds of crime.

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A Brisbane man is facing backlash after stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred. The man was pictured on the roof of his house, which is covered in sandbags, after a friend on the back of a ute handed them to him. Picture: Instagram

Bloke’s bizarre act as Alfred nears land

A man has been caught stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred, leaving many confused.

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Tropical Cyclone Albert will make landfall and pass over the Brisbane CBD early on Friday morning. Picture: Supplied/ BoM

Gold Coast shuts down as cyclone nears

The Gold Coast is preparing for a ‘simply awful day’ on Thursday as heavy rains and strong wind hit the tourist strip hours before Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAPTropical Cyclone Alfred 22UIssued at 5:44 pm AEDT Tuesday 4 March 2025. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 6.

Alfred makes U-turn, millions now in danger

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed course and is now headed directly for a huge population region, as Aussies are warned of “incredibly large” waves.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos , 31 July, 2022: Members of the public are seen groceries shopping at Paddy market in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Flavio Brancaleone

‘Broken up’: Wild price gouging penalty

Aussie grocery giants face being broken up or paying hefty fines for price gouging under a wild election proposal from one party.

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The strength of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecasted to peak by Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's latest update.

Millions in firing line of 1-in-35 year cyclone

Millions of Aussies are bracing for rain deluges of up to 400mm and gusts of 125kmh as the terrifying path of Cyclone Alfred is revealed.

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