What saved Brisbane from Alfred? The bay islands
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.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred aftermath: 'I'm stuck on a cruise ship'
A New Zealander stuck on a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean due to Cyclone Alfred says has no idea how he will return ...
Moderate Flood Warning for Brisbane River to Wivenhoe Dam and Brisbane River at Gregor Creek
Moderate flooding may occur along the Upper Brisbane River. The Brisbane River at Gregor Creek is currently at 1.02 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (3.50 metres). The Brisbane River at ...
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves inland
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has drenched south-east Queensland bringing flash flooding to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Around ...
Many schools still closed as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred clean-up begins
Rainfalls of up to 80 millimetres are forecast by the BOM in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, while 50mm could fall in Grafton, where the Clarence River is nearing major flood levels.