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Tropical Cyclone Alfred live: landfall delayed, expected Saturday as it shifts north
The latest update shows the cyclone further delayed and due to make landfall near Caboolture in the early hours of Saturday; Queensland Premier David Crisafulli vows to reconnect power to areas already affected.
Welcome to our rolling coverage of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has slowed and could hit the mainland in the early hours of Saturday.
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