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The Latest Breaking News from Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response.

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PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead

Anthony Albanese has improved his standing among voters, drawing level with Peter Dutton for satisfaction in polling for the first time in a year.

AAP

Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred

Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was expected to hit the coast on Thursday or Friday.

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'Feast or famine': farmers count the cost of heavy rain

Farmers are determined to get their winter crops in the ground after flooding rain from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred inundated paddocks and swept away soil.

AAP

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about flooding, roads, public transport and services disruption

With south-east Queensland and northern NSW still facing severe weather, here’s what we know about flood warnings and rainfall, evacuation centres, and the availability of phone, internet and other services

The Guardian - AU

BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned

Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line

The Guardian - AU

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about when power and phone coverage will be restored

Here’s what we know so far about when electricity and mobile phone services will come back on, and when schools, airports and workplaces will reopen

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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

Limited sleep, damp houses – and waiting for more wild weather: on the ground preparing for Alfred

Guardian Australia reporters, editors and contributors reflect on their experiences of wind, rain and power outages from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

The Guardian - AU

Body of missing man found in floodwaters

The body of a man who went missing in floodwaters has been found as a state endures more dangerous weather from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

AAP

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.

AAP

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: tracking rainfall and wind speeds

Follow the wild winds and heavy rain lashing south-east Queensland and northern NSW, and see how they compare with historical records

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - AU

No one is sleeping in Murwillumbah. All we can do now is wait for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, the malevolent beast

Music blares, sirens wail and the wind roars as the flood-weary northern NSW town braces for another anxious night

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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

The Conversation

How cyclones rip apart houses – and how to boost the chance your home stays standing

People in southeast Queensland and northern NSW have spent days racing to prepare their homes ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, now expected to make landfall over several hours on Saturday.

International Business Times

Australians Told 'Prepare For Worst' As Tropical Cyclone Nears

Violent winds toppled power lines Friday as a tropical cyclone inched towards Australia's eastern coast, sparking evacuation orders and leaving more than 50,000 homes without electricity.

The Guardian - AU

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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Alfred reaches mainland; defence personnel ‘seriously’ injured in collision – as it happened

BoM path tracker shows ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred reaching mainland between Maroochydore and Brisbane

The Guardian - AU

Welfare recipients told to perform mutual obligations as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland

Disability employment provider Help asked jobseekers to perform telephone appointments before later clarifying they were voluntary

The Independent UK

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: 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 Guardian - AU

Send us your photographs and videos of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Help in our coverage of the cyclone but please put your welfare and the welfare of others first – and follow all safety instructions from authorities

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Afternoon Update: Tropical Cyclone Alfred delayed; report finds voice referendum normalised racism; and a battle of the birds

The system is now expected to make landfall on Saturday morning as a category two storm

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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