Australia, Cyclone Alfred and Queensland

Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain
Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.
See it: Kangaroo among those rescued during Australia floods from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
A kangaroo called “Skippy" was rescued after Tropical Cyclone Alfred recently battered Australia, producing heavy rains and flash flooding along the coast.
118,000 still without power in Australia's Queensland in wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Rainfall is easing, rivers are receding and the threat of heavy rainfall is disappearing,' says Queensland premier
Watch: Solo rower rescued after battling Cyclone Alfred off the coast of Australia
A Lithuanian rower caught in Cyclone Alfred off the coast of Queensland, Australia was rescued after his boat capsized multiple times during his travels.
Cyclone Alfred devastates Australian Gold Coast by washing away entire beaches
At least one person died and four remain missing after Tropical Cyclone Alfred battered Australia’s east coast. But its coastal erosion, not human casualties, that have got the country talking. The Gold Coast is known for its smooth,
Australia's Cyclone Alfred Batters Queensland, Australia, Total Black-Out As Floods Wreck Havoc
Cyclone Alfred has weakened into a tropical low, but its impact remains severe across Queensland and NSW. Over 300,000 people are without power, and flood risks persist as heavy rain lashes Brisbane.
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Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia’s east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
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Rare cyclone batters Brisbane and Australia’s Gold Coast
Over the weekend, residents of Brisbane, Australia, were bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm was ...
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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure
Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and ...
Australia regulator says household power bills in eastern states set to rise 9%
Electricity prices in Australia's eastern region could surge by nearly 9% from July, the country's energy regulator said on ...
Tonnes of microplastics infiltrate Australia’s agricultural soils each year, study shows
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Thousands Told to Evacuate as Australia Braces for Powerful Cyclone
The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland ...
Rugby-Australia's oldest rivalry highlights week five of Super Rugby
The rugby rivalry between Queensland and New South Wales goes back 143 years but it has been a while since it had much bearing on the top of the Super Rugby standings, as the round-five clash between ...
Queensland government finalising decisions on Olympic venues
The Queensland government is finalising its decision to build a new 2032 Olympic stadium in Brisbane after making a pre-election promise not to construct one.