Rain continues to lash regions in an ex-cyclone's aftermath, with a community west of Brisbane bracing for flooding not seen since a devastating 2011 disaster.
Treacherous beaches, fallen powerlines and infectious, debris-riddled floodwater are among some of the hazards being identified as the recovery from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred gets underway.
South East Queensland and northern NSW continue to experience rain and flooding in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Follow our ongoing coverage.
Very dangerous” thunderstorm warnings have been issued for parts of Queensland as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused widespread flooding and power outages.
Although now classified as a tropical low, the effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred have been felt most severely in the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, and the Northern Rivers. Insurers have already received nearly 3,000 claims, a number expected to rise as residents return to assess the damage.
Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.
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Tropical cyclone Alfred is a reminder that powerful storms have the power to show up in some surprising places.
The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.