In pictures: Cyclone Alfred rocks South East Queensland
12 ImagesQuiet, deserted streets have made way for terrifying winds and rough seas, as well as fallen structures and trees in Brisbane and beyond.
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Winds from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brought down this tree in the dog park on Riverside Drive in West End’s Orleigh Park on Saturday.Credit:Tony Moore
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A giant golf ball sign at a putt putt course is toppled over as a result of strong winds from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred at Mermaid Beach on Sunday.Credit:Dan Peled
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Calm before the storm: Reader Josh sent this shot of the city on Friday, saying “Brisbane looking very quiet at 6.30am Friday with only a few cars on the Captain Cook bridge. No river activities and no people movement and no birds in the sky.”Credit:Josh Kennedy
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A reader sent this photo of a fallen tree in Kuraby, in Brisbane’s south, a too-common sight since the cyclone brought fierce winds through the south-east.
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Noosa local Marky said his normal jobs – driving trucks by day and delivering pizza by night – had no work for him, and power had gone out in his neighbourhood, prompting him to check out surf at the popular Mooloolaba Beach on Friday.Credit:Catherine Strohfeldt
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A shot of dark skies in Fortitude Valley, looking up Brunswick Street towards New Farm on Friday night, just hours before Alfred rolled in. While much quieter than a typical “TGIF”, there was still a bit of activity around.Credit:Cameron Atfield
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The eye of Alfred as seen from Bribie Island. Credit:Nine
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Wild seas and beach erosion at Tweed Heads on Saturday, as a result of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Credit:Getty Images
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Locals enjoy flying sea foam generated by strong winds at the Gold Coast’s Main Beach on Saturday.Credit:Dan Peled
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The remains of SS Dicky on Dicky Beach re-emerged on Thursday as Alfred’s approach brought rough seas and increased sand erosion.Credit:Teekay Photography
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Heavy rain hits Queensland’s Bribie island as the tropical low passes over.Credit:Nine
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Scores of Neuron and Lime scooters stored in a Spring Hill laneway before the cyclone struck on Friday.Credit:Dan Peled
