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‘Rare’ Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Australia’s east coast

Millions are bracing for impact of first cyclone to hit Queensland and New South Wales since 1974.

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Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane

Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city

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Wild Weather Amping Up As Cyclone Alfred’s ‘Destructive Core’ Moves Towards The Qld Coast

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that evacuation procedures are underway for those in seriously affected areas.

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Crisafulli urges residents to prepare as storm approaches – as it happened

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Cyclone Alfred Upgraded To Category 2, Expected To Head Towards Southeast Queensland Today

It's the first cyclone to strike the area in 50 years.

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Brisbane ferries suspended ‘until further notice’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

People urged to prepare for the worst as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on south-east Queensland

Residents warned to stock up on food and water and secure properties as BoM predicts Alfred will make landfall near Brisbane

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Sun bathing to sandbagging: nervous wait for cyclone

A house sitter's plans have changed from sun bathing to sandbagging as a part of Australia's coast braces for a cyclone for the first time since 1974.

AAP

Two states on alert over Tropical Cyclone Alfred

A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.

AAP

Decorated top cop on leave after shock cancer diagnosis

Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski will be replaced by a deputy after going on immediate leave following his diagnosis with cancer.

AAP

Date finally set for Brisbane Olympic stadium reveal

A 2032 Olympic stadium plan is set to finally be revealed, ending years of speculation over what will take centre stage as the Brisbane Games' marquee venue.

AAP

Kids being kept in cells with adults for weeks

Youth advocates say adults are taking precedence over children at a police watchhouse, leading to kids spending weeks in cold concrete cells.

AAP

Towns cut off by Queensland floods warned against panic-buying as premier vows ‘resilient’ rebuild

David Crisafulli says infrastructure to be replaced after floods needs ‘greater ability’ to withstand natural disasters

The Guardian - AU

No horsing around for family bracing for more rain

A severe weather warning has come as a surprise to a north Queensland resident who must now decide what to do with her three horses if flooding returns.

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Flooding puts focus on failing major highway

Promises of a better Bruce Highway costing billions of dollars have followed another flooding of the major road which isolated towns and sparked rescues.

The Independent UK

Queensland suffers ‘incredible’ devastation from floods as second death confirmed

Hundreds of people remain in evacuation centres

AAP

Stunned community honours treasured teen shark victim

A beachside community has gathered to pay tribute to a teenager who died after being attacked by a shark while swimming at a popular surf spot.

The Guardian - AU

Woman’s body found in paddock in second north Queensland floods death

The 82-year-old’s body was found at Bemerside near Ingham on Tuesday morning after flood waters receded

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The Independent UK

One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens

Some areas have seen up to 600mm of rain in just 24 hours, with forecasts predicting more heavy downpours in coming days

The Guardian - AU

North Queensland floods: hundreds evacuated, dozens rescued as 1.2m of rain dumped in some areas

BoM says weather system weakening, but flood waters continue to rise and Ingham is cut off after bridge at Ollera Creek collapses

International Business Times

Rising Floodwaters Force Evacuations In Eastern Australian

Fast-moving floodwaters rose Monday in northeastern Australia after forcing many to flee, blacking out homes, and sweeping away a chunk of a critical bridge.

AAP

Tragic disaster memories flood back for sodden city

Floodwaters that have cut power, closed major roads and destroyed a major bridge are triggering bad memories for a rain-ravaged city.

The Guardian - AU

Ghost of Campbell Newman haunts early days of Crisafulli government

Dumped commitments, lack of transparency and an absence of accountability are the hallmarks of the Queensland LNP term so far

The Guardian - AU

One metre of rain in 48 hours: flooding to continue in north Queensland with thousands of homes at risk

One person has died in floodwaters with the Herbert River predicted to reach record levels and Townsville, Ingham and Cardwell residents relocated to shelters

The Guardian - AU

Two more cases of antisemitic vandalism in Sydney’s east – as it happened

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