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A dead penguin found washed on the beach at Semaphore. Picture: Nicky Irons on Facebook

Penbo: Photo proof the climate conspiracists can’t laugh at now

It is time we got real about the environmental apocalypse destroying SA’s coast and what caused it, writes David Penberthy.

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New South Wales is prepping for more wind and more rain this weekend. Picture: farmonlineweather

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Parts of Australia set for huge soaking

Two low-pressure systems are rapidly building offshore, with some areas warned to prepare for up to 150mm of rain.

Truck in flooded waters in New York.

State of emergency declared in New York

Shocking footage shows multiple vehicles submerged in water as the Big Apple and New Jersey come under a life threatening flash flood warning.

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Waves are seen during a tsunami warning on the coast of Callao, Metropolitan Lima, Peru on July 30, 2025. Peru closed 65 of its 121 Pacific ports as a tsunami alert was issued on July 30, 2025 following a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the east coast of Russia. (Photo by CONNIE FRANCE / AFP)

Tsunami danger has Chile on alert as Pacific warnings lifted

Millions have returned home after tsunami warnings were lifted across the Pacific rim, but several regions in Chile remain on alert.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall early on Saturday morning. Picture: BOM

When could Cyclone Alfred actually stop

Experts have revealed what to expect as the cyclone moves towards Australia’s east coast.

A man in Florida famously strapped down his house ahead of Hurricane Milton last year. Picture: Reddit

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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Latest Cyclone Alfred warnings: BOM issues fresh update | March 6 2025

BOM reveals Cyclone Alfred’s potential path of destruction | March 6 2025

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued fresh warnings for southest QLD and northeast NSW as we brace for the cyclone’s landfall. Video current:…

SOUTH GOLDEN BEACH, NSW, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 5 , 2025: Will Glasson as residents fill sandbags as the community of South Golden Beach braces ahead of the Cat 2 TC Cyclone AlfredÃs arrival this week.Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

What 4.5 million Aussies must do today

As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves closer to the coast, residents have been urged to seek shelter inside. Here’s how you can prepare for securing and sheltering your home.

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(FILES) This handout image released by EYOS Expeditions on January 19, 2024, shows an aerial view of the A23a iceberg in the waters of The Southern Ocean off Antarctica on January 14. The world's biggest iceberg appears to have run aground, potentially sparing the crucial wildlife breeding ground of South Georgia from being hit by the behemoth, the British Antarctic Survey said on March 4, 2025. (Photo by IAN STRACHAN / EYOS Expeditions / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

World’s biggest iceberg finally runs aground

An iceberg twice the size of Greater London and weighing nearly one trillion tonnes has been drifting towards South Georgia island since 2020. Watch video, see photos.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is tipped to make landfall between Maroochydore and Coolangatta as its “destructive core” readies to cross the Queensland coast., The category 2 cyclone was 325km east of Brisbane and 300km east of the Gold Coast on Thursday morning, moving west southwest at 7km/h., A warning zone was issued for Double Island Point in Queensland to Grafton in NSW, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Byron Bay and Ballina but not including Grafton.,

What’s unusual about Cyclone Alfred

As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves towards the east coast and puts millions in the firing line, one element is making the system more unusual than other tropical cyclones.

Vision shows massive surges of water. Picture: TikTok @ashtonmarshhh

Sinister side effect of Cyclone Alfred

As Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland, authorities have warned the low category two rating masks a terrifying and potentially deadly risk.

BRUNSWICK HEADS, NSW, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 5 , 2025: The scene at the Brunswick River mouth as the community of Brunswick Heads braces ahead of the Cat 2 TC Cyclone AlfredÃs arrival this week.Picture: NewsWire / Glenn Campbell

Cyclone Alfred exposes key Aussie issue

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.

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4.5m Aussies urged to fill up bathtub now

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged the 4.5 million Aussies who stand to be impacted by Cyclone Alfred to fill up their bathtubs now – here’s why.

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Cyclone Alfred has slowed down

Where, when Cyclone Alfred will hit

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is careening towards Australia’s east coast, with some of the first major effects expected on Thursday.

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