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Cyclone Alfred: Defence force deployed, national incident centre activated
Four million people in Queensland and NSW brace for the worst of the storm.

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact
'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Australia readies as cyclone veers towards eastern coast
Tropical cyclone set to hit near Brisbane on Friday, the region's first in over 50 years.

‘Life-threatening’: Cyclone Alfred’s impact prompts urgent evacuations
Many are changing flights; officials are opening 12 evacuation centres.

‘Incredibly dangerous’ Cyclone Alfred changes course off Queensland coast
Residents warned of up to 700mm rain; flash flooding expected in coastal areas.

Warning to travellers amid Cyclone Alfred
Travellers warned as severe storm targets Australian coastline.

Supermarket shelves stripped bare, beaches closed as anxious Aussies brace for Cyclone Alfred
NSW, Queensland face potential three-day power outages due to severe weather.

‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogs
Jyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.

Dad executes daughter’s fiance: What he said before he pulled the trigger
His daughter labelled the killer a 'coward' whose actions were 'senseless and violent'.

‘Absolute tragedy’: Girl dies after being left in car for hours
Temperatures in Earlwood reached almost 30C on the day.

‘Record rainfalls’: Woman dies, residents urged to evacuate as flooding grips Queensland
The state's Premier warned of more rain and urged residents to prepare for the worst.

Chilling ‘black zone’ flood warning issued for parts of Queensland
Thousands told to shelter now as dangerous floodwaters inundate towns and cities.

Sydney terror plot: Explosives, list of Jewish targets found in caravan
NSW Police are investigating the incident as a credible terror threat.

Aussie baby taken from mum’s arms, killed by dog
A 5-week-old baby was mauled to death by the family’s dog.

Mystery balls close nine Sydney beaches
Mysterious white and grey balls washed up along the coast.

Missing hiker survives 13 days on two muesli bars in Australian bush
Details are emerging about how a young Aussie hiker survived two weeks in the wilderness.

Body wrapped in plastic found in bushland near Sydney Airport
NSW Police are appealing for any information that may help identify a 'mystery woman'.

Man dead after yachts collide in Sydney
A man believed to be in his 50s had a severe chest injury and died at the scene.

Laurie Daley back in charge of NSW Blues; Bellamy joins coaching team
NSWRL's David Trodden calls Daley 'the ideal candidate' to lead the Blues to success.

Police arrest 170 after floating blockade of Australian coal port
Fleet of kayaks, paddle boards and inflatable boats blocked the port entrance.

Police hunt travels to Australia in search of Arthur Easton's killer
Detectives flew to Victoria, NSW and Queensland as part of the investigation.