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Mayor ‘stuck in US’ as cyclone looms after Vegas trip
Gold Coast City mayor Tom Tate has been holidaying in the US after travelling to Vegas for the NRL, and has been unable to return ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Woman attacked by shark at beach
Two men pulled a 59-year-old woman with severe leg injuries from the water following a shark attack at a popular beach.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: Gold Coast, Redlands residents told to take shelter
Redlands and Gold Coast residents have been told to take shelter immediately in the strongest part of the building they are in.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: BOM updates when Alfred will cross mainland
The man was seen being swept from a tree and pulled beneath the water before disappearing as Cyclone Alfred lashes two states.
Woman attacked by shark at beach
A woman believed to be in her 30s has been pulled from the water with serious leg injuries following a shark attack.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred live updates: BOM updates when Alfred will cross mainland
Authorities have again updated Tropical Cyclone Alfred's expected landfall time as millions of Australians brace for its terrible impact.
Why sunny skies could still prove dangerous
As millions of residents anxiously await the arrival of Cyclone Alfred, some have reported seeing blue and sunny skies. Here's why the deceptive skies could still prove dangerous.
‘GONNA BANG REAL HARD’: Grim warning as landfall time updated
The exact times that Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall in both Queensland and NSW have been revealed as entire towns are urged to flee now.
‘Athletes’: China will host world’s first human-robot half-marathon
Beijing is set to host the first-ever human-robot half-marathon in April, featuring global athletes" from both species.
‘Typical Aussie humour’: Hilarious cyclone trend emerges
A mind-blowing number of Aussies are banding together in a tongue-in-cheek effort to blow" Cyclone Alfred and push it back".
NEW TIME ALFRED WILL HIT: Bad news for four million in cyclone’s path
Authorities have updated Tropical Cyclone Alfred's expected landfall time as millions of Australians brace for its terrible impact.
Wild footage as Aussies prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Alfred is less than a day away from making landfall but many Aussies still don't seem bothered by the looming threat.
‘11 out of 10’: Aus’ first millionaire playground
An old coal mine is being transformed into a private racing track for Australia's ultra wealthy. We got an exclusive look.
The electric SUV that’s finally interesting
This new BMW is set to shake things up in the Aussie EV market - something that's long overdue.
Huge holes in tech anti-terrorism checks
Radical and abhorrent content on the all-powerful social media platforms is slipping through a series of gaps, a new Australian report finds.
Aussies flee as cyclone approaches
Authorities are warning millions to brace for worsening conditions from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, more than 24 hours before the category 2 storm is expected to cross the coast.
‘Power off’: Scam text ahead of cyclone
Aussies are being warned of a heinous scam text being circulated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall.
Aus Jeep dealer unleashes on failing brand
Jeep's global failings are spilling into Australia as a local dealer unleashes a stunning tirade on their parent company amid legal action.
SPUN BACK AROUND: Alfred’s path locked in after second pirouette
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has performed a second pirouette" overnight, with a new target in its sights when the monster storm makes landfall.
SPUN BACK AROUND: Alfred’s path locked in after second pirouette
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has performed a second piroutette" overnight, with a new target in its sights when the monster storm makes landfall.
‘Leave now’: More evacuations ordered
Cyclone Alfred's tracking has been updated as more evacuation warnings are issued in NSW.
ALFRED’S EARLY BLOW: Wild images as cyclone bombardment begins
Tens of thousands of people in two states have already been plunged into chaos before Cyclone Alfred has even officially arrived.
Aus insurers’ sick move as cyclone nears
Aussies on edge and bracing for Cyclone Alfred have been hit with shock news from insurers who are meant to help them.
‘IMPACT ALREADY FELT’: 30k without power as Alfred set to smash east
Tens of thousands of people in two states are without power before Cyclone Alfred has even arrived - with warnings worse is to come.
How to prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred
As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves closer to the coast, residents have been urged to seek shelter inside. Here's how you can prepare for securing and sheltering your home.
‘LEAVE NOW’: Cyclone tracking updated as more evacuations ordered
Cyclone Alfred's tracking has been updated as more evacuation warnings are issued in NSW.
30k without power as Alfred bears down
Tens of thousands of people in two states are without power before Cyclone Alfred has even arrived - with warnings worse is to come.
Serious risk of major flooding and storm surges as Cyclone Alfred hits southeast Queensland
As Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland, authorities have warned the low category two rating masks a terrifying and potentially deadly risk.
Aussies flee as cyclone approaches
Thousands have been ordered to evacuate while a jet skier is feared missing as Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings wild weather even before making landfall.
‘REALLY CONCERNING’: One feature of mega storm spells disaster
One terrifying feature of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to spell disaster for those in its path.
Aussies flee as cyclone approaches
A jet skier is feared missing as authorities beg Gold Coast residents to stay off the beaches as Cyclone Alfred brings heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Major update on cyclone’s disruptive path
New modelling has revealed when Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the coast, with an expert warning the change could be devastating.
‘VERY EARLY MORNING’: Authorities give huge cyclone landfall update
Authorities have offered frightening new details on what can be expected from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Car owners hit by cyclone surprise
Car owners have been hit with a massive scare as Cyclone Alfred bears down on the east coast of Australia.
‘Angrier-looking’ SUV enters price war
This rugged off-roader has what it takes to get Aussie adventurers where they need to go but will the price turn people off?
Schools close as Aus preps for chaos
More than 1000 schools have been shut while elective surgeries were cancelled as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast.
EYE OF THE STORM: Fear shifts to new state as big city in ‘destructive core’
The destructive core" of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been revealed by forecasters, as locals brace for gale force winds and abnormally" high tides.
What’s unusual about Cyclone Alfred
As Cyclone Alfred slowly moves towards the east coast and puts millions in the firing line, one element is making the system more unusual than other tropical cyclones.
When Cyclone Alfred will hit the coast
New forecasts have revealed when and where Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall as the system bears down on the coast.
‘PREPARE TO EVACUATE’: Fears for CBD, ‘highest ever’ wave at Qld beach
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing as it edges closer to Australia's east coast, causing monster waves, shutting down schools and transport, and prompting plans to flee.
‘Time they paid:’ Call to tax tech titans
Tech giants such as Meta, Amazon, Uber and Microsoft could be hit with a hefty tax under a new election policy demand put forward by the Greens.
Bloke’s bizarre act as Alfred nears land
A man has been caught stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred, leaving many confused.
Major flooding, power outages expected within hours
A 78-year-old woman has been hospitalised after suffering head injuries in dangerous surf on the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast on edge was Cyclone Alfred nears
The Gold Coast is preparing for a simply awful day' on Thursday as heavy rains and strong wind hit the tourist strip hours before Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
‘War zones’: Aussies brace for disaster
As Cyclone Alfred nears landfall, residents are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to prepare for the worst.
‘PREPARE TO EVACUATE’: Fears for CBD, residents have just hours to flee
Residents in Cyclone Alfred's danger zone have been warned they only have hours to escape, while there are fears an entire coastal city will be inundated with water.
When Cyclone Alfred will hit the coast
New forecasts have revealed when and where Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall as its destructive core" approaches the coast.
‘SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS’: Major change as cyclone begins to smash coast
Forecasters have said a change has occurred to Cyclone Alfred which will have implications for millions - but it shows no signs of losing power.
70% dive: Musk’s Tesla fail in Aus exposed
Elon Musk's Tesla is facing a global assault and nothing sums up the nightmare situation better than Australia.
Car giant rushes fix for Australia’s ‘most annoying car’
The makers of the car labelled the most annoying in Australia' have pushed through an urgent fix to address an avalanche of criticism.
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