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Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature

The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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Baby turtles released after being saved from ex-cyclone

Authorities have released hundreds of baby sea turtles that were rescued before the arrival of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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WA & QLD On Alert As More Heavy Rainfall Hits Both Coasts — Here’s What You Need To Know

As QLD recovers from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, attention is turning to the possibility of another cyclone forming in Australia.

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In the wake of Alfred, how do we think about and measure the cost of catastrophes?

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is the latest in a succession of extreme rainfall events to wreak havoc on coastal communities in New South Wales and Queensland.

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Beloved beaches were washed offshore by Cyclone Alfred – but most of this sand will return

For many people, the most visible impact of Cyclone Alfred was the damage big waves and storm surge did to their local beaches.

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Albanese and Liberals cancel fundraising events after backlash over campaigning around cyclone

Exclusive: Albanese cancels appearance at ‘intimate’ dinner while Liberals postpone ‘evening briefing’

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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure

Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches.

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Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia

Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland

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Flooding hits community after cyclone 'follows' couple

A couple thought they had seen the last of cyclones after relocating, only for one to "follow" them and hit southeast Queensland for the first time in 50 years.

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Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains

Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia’s Queensland region.

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'Insurance catastrophe' declared, 3000 claims so far

Thousands of insurance claims have been made during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred's assault but its still early to estimate the total damage bill.

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Brisbane is bracing for floods yet again. History shows residents should remain on very high alert

Authorities on Sunday warned of intense rainfall and dangerous thunderstorms about Brisbane, as remnants of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue to be felt across southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.

The Conversation

Ex-Cyclone Alfred reaches mainland as heavy rain and damaging floods expected

Communities in northern NSW and south-east Queensland remain on alert for heavy rain and flooding

The Guardian - AU

Dozens injured after army trucks crash in flood zone

Dozens of army crew have been rushed to hospital after two trucks collided while on the ground to respond to rising floodwaters following a tropical cyclone.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred aftermath: what to do once the storm has passed

Here’s what to do before you leave your safe room and begin the cleanup

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Isla Fisher, Ice Cube and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities caught up in cyclone Alfred

Homes of several celebrities lie in cyclone’s projected path

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Like a hurricane: tourists brace for storm in quiet CBD

No strangers to Canadian tornadoes, tourists Susan Coleman and Alex Evanochko will get their first glimpse of a cyclone after a weather enforced stopover.

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Afternoon Update: wild weather as Cyclone Alfred approaches; hope for long Covid patients; and losing patience with nepo babies

Forecasters say Alfred may make ‘prolonged’ coastal crossing as storm moves slowly towards landfall in south-east Queensland

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'Sick of waiting': community relaxed before cyclone

It was hard to imagine a tropical cyclone was approaching after people at a coastal community walked their dogs, played in the park and even went to the movies.

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Morning Mail: Cyclone Alfred looms large; Ukrainian opposition denies plot to oust Zelenskyy; Trump walks back Mexico tariffs

Millions hunker down as storm approaches; Europe set for surge in defence spending; Trump reverses tariffs on Mexican goods

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down – here’s why that makes it more dangerous

The storm may not reach the coast until early Saturday now, meaning millions in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales will endure damaging winds, torrential rain, and dangerous surf conditions for much longer

Al Jazeera

Cyclone Alfred lashes parts of eastern Australia, bringing rains, waves

Slow-moving storm likely to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday, but winds already trigger power disruptions.

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Cyclone Alfred: Where, when is it expected to make landfall in Australia?

Tropical cyclone is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane as a Category 2 storm on Saturday morning.

The Conversation

How are scientists tracking Cyclone Alfred?

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now expected to make landfall early on Saturday morning – later than initial estimates that suggested it would strike southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales on Friday.

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Cyclone Alfred is slowing – and that could make it more destructive. Here’s how climate change might have influenced it

Cyclone Alfred has now been delayed, as the slow-moving system stalls in warm seas off southeast Queensland. Unfortunately, the expected slow pace of the cyclone will bring even more rain to affected communities.

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