Tropical Cyclone Alfred live: Residents in 7000 Northern Rivers homes to be evacuated by 9pm
The latest update shows emergency evacuation orders have been issued to Northern Rivers residents with just three hours’ notice; 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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