4 d. ago Record monsoon rains hit catchments already topped up by Alfred

Record rains following in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have caused flooding in parts of Queensland and NSW.

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8 d. ago Brisbane news live: Police release image of car in murder case | Sandbag depots reopen as bureau warns of flooding risk | Salad mixes recalled

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1 week ago Flooding forecast for parts of Queensland as rain returns to south

As parts of north, central and western Queensland brace for flooding, more downfall is on the way for the region most impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.

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3 w. ago After the deluge: Communities take stock after Alfred wreaks havoc

The Age photographer Justin McManus visited Queensland’s far north to document communities affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s path of destruction.

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3 w. ago Alfred held its punches, but is Queensland prepared for a bigger blow?

Southern Queenslanders dodged disaster with ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, but are being warned to do more to prepare for more frequent extreme weather in a changing climate.

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3 w. ago The maps that reveal how climate disasters are driving up insurance premiums in Sydney

The accelerating risk of climate disasters including floods, bushfires and storms means Sydneysiders in some parts of the city are paying over three times more for home insurance than others.

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3 w. ago NRMA Insurance helping customers recover quickly after Cyclone Alfred

With the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred still unfolding, NRMA Insurance is encouraging community members across South East Queensland and Northern NSW to prioritise safety.

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3 w. ago Queensland floods as it happened: Lockyer Valley, Ipswich inundated as effects of ex

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3 w. ago Queensland floods live updates: Lockyer Valley, Ipswich inundated with water as effects of ex

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3 w. ago ‘Not out of the woods yet’: NSW still in response mode as Alfred weakens

Eyes are on the Clarence, Richmond and Tweed rivers as the ex-tropical cyclone continues to bring heavy rains and the risk of flash flooding.

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3 w. ago Alfie arrived on Straddie. What happened next saved Brisbane from the worst

The four large islands off Brisbane are popular getaways for locals. Now, in the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, they have another claim to fame: as the city’s protectors from extreme weather.

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3 w. ago Premier David Crisafulli updates Queensland on Alfred fallout

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli speaks on ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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3 w. ago As it happened: Strong winds batter Brisbane; major flooding possible for Lismore after ex

The ex-tropical cyclone made landfall at 9pm on Saturday, but heavy rain and flooding is forecast to continue through Sunday.

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3 w. ago ‘We need you’: NSW’s plea to rely on Defence in natural disasters

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred stalked the coast for days, but while the flooding risk for Lismore was downgraded, NSW is not out of the woods yet.

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3 w. ago PM and Minister for Defence give update on ADF troops injured in Northern NSW army vehicle collision

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Defence Richard Marles have addressed the media after multiple ADF troops were injured in an army vehicle crash in northern NSW during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

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3 w. ago Major flood warning for Lismore, northern NSW as Alfred heads inland

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Northern NSW towns brace for flooding as Lismore warning downgraded

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

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3 w. ago Coastal erosion found at one of Australia’s most popular stretches of sand

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has eaten away at one of Australia's most popular stretches of sand on the Gold Coast.

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3 w. ago Emergency ‘not over’ with new flood warnings issued across NSW

Areas of Lismore are already flooded, with rising water inching closer to breaching the city’s levee as the SES calls Saturday “D-Day” for the state.

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3 w. ago ‘Several disasters at once’: Lismore city predicted to flood within hours as cyclone downgraded

Areas of Lismore are already flooded, with rising water inching closer to breaching the city’s levee as the SES calls Saturday “D-Day” for the state.

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