Grim warning as 84,000+ lose power
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has plunged more than 80,000 homes into darkness, with those impacted potentially facing weeks without power.
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DEADLINE TO ESCAPE: Premier reveals what time Alfred will hit NSW
NSW Premier Chris Minns has revealed what time Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in the state as entire towns are urged to flee now.
Mayor ‘stuck in US’ after Vegas trip
Gold Coast City mayor Tom Tate has been holidaying in the US after travelling to Vegas for the NRL, and has been unable to return ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Aussie battles scooters as cyclone nears
Footage of an Aussie who went to great lengths after finding his car parked in by hundreds of e-scooters has gone viral.
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‘Idiots’: Premier erupts as Aussies go nuts
Alfred is less than a day away from making landfall but many Aussies still don’t seem bothered by the looming threat.
Grim warning for flood-smashed town
Residents still recovering three years after a destructive flood are “dreading what is to come” as Cyclone Alfred barrels towards them.
Insane cyclone wipe out caught on camera
Although authorities have asked people to stay away, thousands of people are still taking their chances in the surf from Cyclone Alfred.
‘Leave now’: More evacuations ordered
Cyclone Alfred’s tracking has been updated as more evacuation warnings are issued in NSW.
Alfred’s wild weather to worsen overnight
Authorities are warning millions to brace for worsening conditions from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, more than 24 hours before the category 2 storm is expected to cross the coast.
Lismore evacuates as flood threatens again
The community is in the firing line of dangerous weather from Cyclone Alfred and still struggling to recover from record-breaking floods three years ago.
What happens when Cyclone Alfred hits
Flash flooding and storm surges are the chief concerns as Tropical Cyclone Alfred surges toward millions of people, bringing with it torrential rain and strong winds.
Aussies stranded as road washes away
In videos posted to social media, the group could be seen waving from a lookout in the Gold Coast as huge swells caused by Cyclone Alfred surrounded them.
When could Cyclone Alfred actually stop
Experts have revealed what to expect as the cyclone moves towards Australia’s east coast.
No move is too dumb in a cyclone
When it comes to making it through a cyclone with as little damage as possible – the only dumb move is not making any.
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