Millions brace for Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Australia's east coast

Thursday 6 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 6 Mar 2025, 8:17am

In this story Australian Bureau of Meteorology

Millions of people in Queensland and New South Wales are preparing for category two Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The storm has stalled off the coast, with landfall expected near Brisbane by Friday evening. Authorities have closed airports, schools, and public transport as residents stockpile supplies.

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1. NZ HeraldThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:00am

   Cyclone Alfred: New Zealand family in Brisbane brace for impact amid panic buying (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 6 Mar 2025, 5:43am

   Cyclone Alfred's western edge already hitting Australia's east coast (opens in new tab)

   • Live: Cyclone Alfred's edge hitting Australia's east coast as it near (opens in new tab) Thu 6 Mar 2025, 8:07am
3. Otago Daily TimesThu 6 Mar 2025, 8:17am

   Cyclone stalls as emergency measures kick in (opens in new tab)