Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the Queensland coast – in pictures

Cyclone Alfred is heading for the south-east Queensland coast, causing high winds and big surf. It's expected to make landfall late on Friday or early Saturday between Noosa and Coolangatta.

Alfred's slow progress to the mainland could prolong already severe conditions to the south of its projected path, particularly in parts of the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales

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