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Ex-Cyclone Alfred continues to wreak havoc.

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. Follow our ongoing coverage.

  • Ellen Connolly, Lynette Eyb, Michaela Whitbourn and Nick Newling

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A power pole down in Ballina.

What you need to know: Road closures, power outages, supermarkets

Brisbane Times has collated the latest information on everything you need to know to get you through this extreme weather event.

  • Marissa Calligeros and Felicity Caldwell
Boys make the most of a flooded park in Rosalie in Brisbane’s inner west.
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Brisbane after ex-Cyclone Alfred in photos

Brisbane suffers flooding after ex-Cyclone Alfred.

Tracking Alfred: Three key maps

The latest forecast path of Alfred, danger areas, warnings, wind data and a breakdown of how cyclones are formed.

  • The Visual Stories Team
People are almost washed off the Brunswick Heads rockwall on the NSW north coast as Cyclone Alfred moved closer.

Cyclone Alfred: All your emergency contacts in one place

SES contacts, weather warning updates, evacuation centres near you – here are the details you may need in an emergency this weekend.

  • Jacqueline Lunn
Image: Visible true-colour satellite images showing Tropical Cyclone Alfred off the southeast coast of Queensland on Wednesday morning. Weatherzone.com.au

Cyclone Alfred as it happened: Category downgrade possible as storm approaches Queensland coast; NSW Northern Rivers evacuation warnings issued for Lismore, surrounding areas

The category 2 system has slowed considerably as it moves towards Queensland, and could make landfall much later than previously predicted. Follow our live coverage.

  • Riley Walter, Sarah McPhee and Kayla Olaya
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is under fire from Labor ministers for attending a party fundraiser in Sydney.

Dutton pulls out of fundraisers a day after leaving Queensland for billionaire’s event

The opposition leader flew to Sydney on Tuesday and attended a Liberal fundraiser at a $100 million harbourside mansion.

  • Olivia Ireland and James Massola
Cyclone Alfred closes in on Brisbane and south-east Queensland.

Worst of Cyclone Alfred could hit Brisbane for hours as it crosses over

The nervous wait for the super storm stretches hours past early forecasts, giving the millions of people in its path crucial time to prepare for a pummelling.

  • Cloe Read, Marissa Calligeros and Felicity Caldwell
A book for children called Birdie and the Cyclone.

Feeling stressed about Cyclone Alfred? Here are some strategies to help you cope

One south-east mum says she’s “extremely anxious and terrified for my child”. But there are some stress-busting strategies to help you ride the storm.

  • Neesha Sinnya
Image: Visible true-colour satellite images showing Tropical Cyclone Alfred off the southeast coast of Queensland on Wednesday morning. Weatherzone.com.au

‘It can be quite intense’: What to expect when Cyclone Alfred strikes

Yetta Gurtner, who knows a thing or two about what it’s like to go through a cyclone, describes the noise, danger and fear, and offers strategies for staying safe.

  • Cameron Atfield

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