Alfred-hit communities assess the damage, even as more threats loom
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Alfred-hit communities assess the damage, even as more threats loom

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The Gold Coast is facing the "largest disaster recovery in the city's history". "We did remarkably well in here," says the worker at seaside Burleigh Heads restaurant Rick Shores. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has buffeted the Gold Coast, already causing flooding, widespread power outages, property damage, and beach erosion. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate says it will be the "largest disaster recovery in the city's history", with the scale expected to surpass the clean-up from the Christmas "tornado" in 2023.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings highest rainfall in decades to south-east Queensland
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings highest rainfall in decades to south-east Queensland

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Australia's east coast has been pounded by rain, wind and surf for a week, with some of the highest rainfall in decades recorded through southern Queensland, including Brisbane's highest daily rainfall in half a century. Significant 24-hour rainfall to 9am Monday Nambour 365mm — heaviest rain in 33 years Brisbane 275mm — heaviest rain in 51 years Archerfield 273mm — …

Warnings of $16k fines as spectators flock to witness power of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Warnings of $16k fines as spectators flock to witness power of Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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As Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued towards south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales it was hard for many to resist a trip to the beach. "There's no need to be down on the beach or those rock-walls," Gold Coast chief lifeguard Chris Maynard said. "It's all this chaos but we're waiting in trepidation to see what actually comes of it," …

Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tropical Cyclone Alfred expected to 'pack a punch' as it edges towards Queensland coast

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The Bureau of Meteorology says Tropical Cyclone Alfred's movements are an "evolving situation", as some south-east Queensland supermarkets shut their doors and public transport halts in anticipation of its landfall. "If the system crosses at high tide, there is the risk of seeing storm surges up to 1.5 metres, particularly around the Redland Bay area and the Gold Coast," Mr …

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