on (#6VQD9)
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.
news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site for latest headlines | Technology
| Link | https://www.news.com.au/ |
| Feed | https://www.news.com.au/content-feeds/latest-news-technology/ |
| Copyright | Copyright 2026 Nationwide News Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. |
| Updated | 2026-01-02 04:48 |
on (#6VQJZ)
Cyclone Alfred's tracking has been updated as more evacuation warnings are issued in NSW.
on (#6VQSW)
Tens of thousands of people in two states are without power before Cyclone Alfred has even arrived - with warnings worse is to come.
on (#6VQBJ)
As Cyclone Alfred bears down on southeast Queensland, authorities have warned the low category two rating masks a terrifying and potentially deadly risk.
on (#6VQHW)
Thousands have been ordered to evacuate while a jet skier is feared missing as Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings wild weather even before making landfall.
on (#6VQFS)
One terrifying feature of Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to spell disaster for those in its path.
on (#6VQFR)
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.
on (#6VQEN)
New modelling has revealed when Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the coast, with an expert warning the change could be devastating.
on (#6VQEJ)
Authorities have offered frightening new details on what can be expected from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
on (#6VQD8)
Car owners have been hit with a massive scare as Cyclone Alfred bears down on the east coast of Australia.
on (#6VQ6D)
This rugged off-roader has what it takes to get Aussie adventurers where they need to go but will the price turn people off?
on (#6VQDA)
More than 1000 schools have been shut while elective surgeries were cancelled as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the coast.
on (#6VQD2)
The destructive core" of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been revealed by forecasters, as locals brace for gale force winds and abnormally" high tides.
on (#6VQBF)
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.
on (#6VQ9F)
New forecasts have revealed when and where Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall as the system bears down on the coast.
on (#6VQ9D)
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.
on (#6VPS8)
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.
on (#6VPHJ)
A man has been caught stacking dozens of sandbags on his roof in preparation for Cyclone Alfred, leaving many confused.
on (#6VPNN)
A 78-year-old woman has been hospitalised after suffering head injuries in dangerous surf on the Gold Coast.
on (#6VPQ8)
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.
on (#6VPJP)
As Cyclone Alfred nears landfall, residents are resorting to increasingly desperate measures to prepare for the worst.
on (#6VQ6B)
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.
on (#6VQ6C)
New forecasts have revealed when and where Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall as its destructive core" approaches the coast.
on (#6VQ35)
Forecasters have said a change has occurred to Cyclone Alfred which will have implications for millions - but it shows no signs of losing power.
on (#6VPEY)
Elon Musk's Tesla is facing a global assault and nothing sums up the nightmare situation better than Australia.
on (#6VPEX)
The makers of the car labelled the most annoying in Australia' have pushed through an urgent fix to address an avalanche of criticism.
on (#6VPZN)
Forecasters have said a change has occurred to Cyclone Alfred which will have implications for millions - but it shows no signs of losing power.
on (#6VPWC)
Forecasters have said a change has occured to Cyclone Alfred which will have implications for millions - but it shows no signs of losing power.
on (#6VP7W)
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed course and is now headed directly for a huge population region, as Aussies are warned of incredibly large" waves.
on (#6VP7X)
This rugged off-roader has what it takes to get adventurers where they need to go.
on (#6VPJQ)
A grim warning has been issued ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred crossing the east coast, dumping freak winds and rain on millions of Aussies.
on (#6VPJR)
Millions of people have been warned that their window to prepare is closing", with major flooding and widespread power outages set to hit the east coast within hours.
on (#6VPHP)
Millions of people in the path of Tropical Cyclone Alfred have been issued a grave new warning, with the effects already being felt along Australia's east coast.
on (#6VPHK)
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit the Brisbane CBD, with residents warned there's a risk conditions similar to the 2022 floods could hit the city.
on (#6VNNT)
A prominent environment group has launched legal action against the Environment Minister for allegedly failing to do more to protect 11 endangered species.
on (#6VPGD)
The effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are already being felt on Australia's east coast, as the Prime Minister deploys the military to the danger zones.
on (#6VPG9)
Chaotic scenes have erupted in a busy suburb directly in Tropical Cyclone Alfred's warpath - with residents scrambling to organise supplies ahead of the crossing.
on (#6VPET)
Tropical Cyclone Alfred could hit the Brisbane CBD, with residents warned of a risk conditions similar to the 2022 floods could hit the state.
on (#6VPEW)
The effects of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are already being felt on Australia's east coast, as the Prime Minister deploys the military to the danger zones.
on (#6VP7Y)
A warning has been issued to travellers as Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens to smash Australia's coastline.
on (#6VPAF)
Cyclone Alfred has changed direction and is now heading straight towards millions of people with warnings a 1000km stretch of the coast could be impacted.
on (#6VPAB)
Thousands of homes could be in danger as Tropical Cyclone Alfred's destructive core" bears down on Queensland's coast.
on (#6VP54)
A massive reduction in sales should have alarm bells ringing at Elon Musk's electric car brand
on (#6VNMY)
The makers of the car labelling the most annoying in Australia' have pushed through an urgent fix to address an avalanche of criticism.
on (#6VP7V)
Cyclone Alfred has changed direction and is now heading straight towards millions of people with warnings a 1000km stretch of the coast could be impacted.
on (#6VP7Q)
Tropical Cyclone Alfred's impact is expected to be felt from today as the system's destructive core" bears down on Queensland's coast.
on (#6VNRK)
Emergency planning declarations were made for 21 Queensland councils allowing stores to restock 24/7 after reports of empty shelves, panic buying and high demand for sandbags from those in the path of the cyclone.
on (#6VNRJ)
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed course and is now headed directly for a huge population region, as Aussies are warned of incredibly large" waves.
on (#6VNNX)
As the country waits for Anthony Albanese to announce the date of the federal election, the PM has brushed off speculation to focus on Cyclone Alfred.
on (#6VNMZ)
This hybrid-powered machine has the stats to take on the biggest players in motoring. But does it deliver in the real world?