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Queensland Fire Department remains busy rescuing after ex-cyclone Alfred
Rescues around southern Queensland as Ex-Cyclone Alfred brings flooding to the state. Video / Queensland Fire Department

Ex-Cyclone Alfred: 167 rescues as rain continues, multiple warnings in place
Experts warn that the impacts from Alfred are far from over.

Major flood warnings issued as ex-Cyclone Alfred hits NSW, Queensland
Anthony Albanese has issued a warning to residents as Alfred continues to threaten homes.

Troops seriously injured in crash as ex-cyclone batters Australia; missing man found dead
13 people were injured after two Australian Defence Force vehicles crashed in NSW.

‘So frightening’: Kiwi’s scary night as wild weather struck; fears of looting at evacuated homes
Wind 'sounded like a jumbo jet going over the roof of our house', Kiwi in Queensland says.

‘Wind gust rattles the building’: Kiwi hunkers down in hotel as wild weather strikes
The NZ pensioner is unfazed by ex-cyclone Alfred but 'dying for toast with tomatoes'.

‘Stupidity’: People rescued from Gold Coast beaches as Alfred downgraded to tropical low
No deaths have been reported but police said one man was missing.

Cyclone Alfred: Kiwis in Brisbane describe ‘unreal’ scenes, NZ Govt sends search and rescue teams
Violent winds toppled power lines as Alfred inched towards Australia's eastern coast.

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.

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Mum saves whānau after armed intruders hold gun to son’s head
'I just wanted the thieves to leave me and my son alone.'

‘Grave moral guilt’: What killer cult did as 8yo lay dying
'You had no right, and on judgment day, God will see you for what you truly are.'

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Vulcan Steel first-half profit plunges 65%, slashes dividend
Vulcan says it faces some volatile, challenging conditions here and in Australia.