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. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
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. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
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. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 20, 2025
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. The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025
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. The Conversation · Mar 11, 2025
Albanese and Liberals cancel fundraising events after backlash over campaigning around cyclone Exclusive: Albanese cancels appearance at ‘intimate’ dinner while Liberals postpone ‘evening briefing’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
‘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. The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025
Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025
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. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
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. Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2025
'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. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
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 · Mar 8, 2025
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 · Mar 7, 2025
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 · Mar 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025 Isla Fisher, Ice Cube and Chris Hemsworth among celebrities caught up in cyclone Alfred Homes of several celebrities lie in cyclone’s projected path
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2025 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
AAP · Mar 7, 2025 '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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 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 · Mar 6, 2025 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.
Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025 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 · Mar 6, 2025 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.
The Conversation · Mar 6, 2025 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.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2025 Why did Tropical Cyclone Alfred slow down on its destructive path towards Australia’s east coast? Dangerous weather system did a ‘loop-de-loop’ and authorities now expect it to make landfall on Saturday