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Chile evacuates over 1 million people

‘Most massive evacuation ever’ after quake

About 1.4 million people have been ordered to move to higher ground in what one country called “the most massive evacuation ever carried out”.

Widespread, infrequent cases of moderate rainfall are likely. Picture: supplied

Worst yet to come as millions drenched

One Aussie state is expected to receive up to 150mm of rain within days, as its capital city sets a bleak winter record.

As the massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake rattled Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, a team of surgeons were put on their toes as their operating room shook under the might of the planet’s biggest tremor in 14 years.

Quick-thinking surgeons save patient’s life

Gripping footage has shown how a team of quick-thinking surgeons reacted to the world’s biggest earthquake in 14 years.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has added Australia to its advisory following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of eastern Russia. The earthquake struck east-southeast of Kamchatka in Russia’s east about 9.24pm AEST. Picture: Supplied

Warning to Aussies amid tsunami threat

Tsunami warnings have been issued across the North Pacific after a mammoth magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the east coast of Russia.

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Woman swept up by wave on Gold Coast

A 78-year-old woman has been hospitalised after suffering head injuries in dangerous surf on the Gold Coast.

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Tropical Cyclone Albert will make landfall and pass over the Brisbane CBD early on Friday morning. Picture: Supplied/ BoM

Gold Coast shuts down as cyclone nears

The Gold Coast is preparing for a ‘simply awful day’ on Thursday as heavy rains and strong wind hit the tourist strip hours before Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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As Cyclone Alfred nears landfall, residents are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to prepare for the worst.

‘Panic is here’: Aussies brace for disaster

As Cyclone Alfred nears landfall, residents are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to prepare for the worst.

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A Brisbane man is facing backlash after stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred. The man was pictured on the roof of his house, which is covered in sandbags, after a friend on the back of a ute handed them to him. Picture: Instagram

Bloke’s bizarre act as Alfred nears land

A man has been caught stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred, leaving many confused.

The vertical stabilisers of a Qantas Boeing B737-838 plane, registration VH-VZQ, and a Virgin Australia Boeing B737-8FE plane, registration VH-VUZ, waiting at the northern end of the main runway of Sydney Kingsford-Smith Airport in preparation for departure. The Qantas plane is heading to Adelaide as flight QF741 and the Virgin plane is heading to Adelaide as flight VA428. In the background is another Virgin B737-8FE plane. This image was taken from Nigel Love Bridge, Mascot on a sunny afternoon on 3 December 2023.Escape 9 February 2025Cover storyPhoto - iStock

Qantas, Virgin, Jetstar’s big travel warning

A warning has been issued to travellers as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens to smash Australia’s coastline.

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TROPICAL CYCLONE FORECAST TRACK MAPTropical Cyclone Alfred 22UIssued at 5:44 pm AEDT Tuesday 4 March 2025. Refer to Tropical Cyclone Advice Number 6.

Alfred makes U-turn, millions now in danger

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed course and is now headed directly for a huge population region, as Aussies are warned of “incredibly large” waves.

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Gold Coast surfers need a jet ski in Cyclone Alfred swell

Gold Coast surfers need a jet ski in Cyclone Alfred swell

Surfers are getting some of the rides of their lives as Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire- Tuesday, 4 March 2025:The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, pictured in Sydney today with the New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, Minister Jason Clare and Minister Prue Car holding a press conference at Carlton South primary School.Picture: NewsWire / Monique Harmer

Albo flying into cyclone ground zero

As the country waits for Anthony Albanese to announce the date of the federal election, the PM has brushed off speculation to focus on Cyclone Alfred.

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The strength of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecasted to peak by Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's latest update.

Millions in firing line of 1-in-35 year cyclone

Millions of Aussies are bracing for rain deluges of up to 400mm and gusts of 125kmh as the terrifying path of Cyclone Alfred is revealed.

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The strength of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecasted to peak by Friday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's latest update.

Millions in firing line of 1-in-35 year cyclone

Millions of Aussies are bracing for rain deluges of up to 400mm and gusts of 125kmh as the terrifying path of Cyclone Alfred is revealed.

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