Australia, Cyclone Alfred and Gold Coast

Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the strongest tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday as a Category 1 cyclone,
Schools are closed and public transport has stopped as rare cyclone approaches Australian coast
Early wind and rain from a rare tropical cyclone began lashing part of eastern Australia on Thursday as schools were closed, public transport was stopped and desperate residents got around shortages of sandbags by buying potting mix.
Cyclone Alfred: What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
Millions of residents have been warned about the risk of life-threatening flooding and dangerous gusts of wind. But what is a cyclone, what kind of threat does it pose, and what is being done about it?
Cyclone Alfred: Schools closed, public transport stopped – What we know about rare storm nearing Australian coast
Cyclone Alfred has struck eastern Australia, leading to school closures and halted public transport. It is expected to reach Queensland’s coast by Saturday, affecting nearly 4 million residents and potentially flooding 20,
Outer fringe of cyclone hits Australia's east coast
The outer fringe of a tropical cyclone has started to hit eastern Australia, bringing heavy rains and record-breaking waves to a heavily populated region rarely hit by typhoons.
Cyclone Alfred latest: Australia cancels more than 200 flights as rare Category 2 storm nears east coast
Aurimas Mockus, 44, from Lithuania, was stranded for three days in the Coral Sea around 460 miles off Queensland after encountering Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Schools closed as rare cyclone ‘Alfred’ approaches Australia’s eastern coast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Queensland state coast somewhere between the Sunshine Coast region and the city of Gold Coast to the south early on Saturday, Bureau of Meteorology manager Matt Collopy said.
Cyclone Alfred Stalls off Australia's East, Residents Sandbag Homes, Transport, Schools Shut
Cyclone Alfred stalled off Australia's east coast on Thursday delaying landfall as officials shut airports, schools and public transport and residents stockpiled supplies and sandbagged homes against floodwaters expected when the category-two storm hits.
Cyclone Alfred: Brisbane Airport cancels flights; schools closed, transport halted as storm approaches Australian coast
Brisbane Airport on Thursday canceled all flights, closed schools and halted transport as cyclone approaches Australian coast Residents stockpiled supplies and sandbagged homes in view of flooding The category-two storm Cyclone Alfred has stalled off Australia's east coast and is now likely to make landfall by Saturday morning near
Ice Cube Stuck in Gold Coast Hotel as Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia
Ice Cube has found himself caught in the chaos of Cyclone Alfred, with the rap icon stranded at his Gold Coast hotel as the ...
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Australian F1 star stranded as Cyclone Alfred wreaks havoc
Formula 1 star Jack Doohan has been seemingly left stranded ahead of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix later this ...
Cyclone Alfred heading toward Brisbane and eastern Australia for rare landfall
Alfred is forecast to make landfall near Brisbane, the capital of Queensland and Australia’s third largest city.
Queensland prepares with first cyclone in 51 years set to hit Australian coast near Brisbane
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the coast between the Queensland state capital Brisbane and the tourist city of ...
Tributes flow for champion Australian triathlete
Tributes are flowing for a beloved champion Australian triathlete and coach after she passed away following a battle with cancer. Australian triathlon legend Jenny Alcorn has died aged 66 following a ...