Cyclone Alfred is the first tropical cyclone so far south off the Queensland’s coast since Gough Whitlam was prime minister. Schools have been shut, public transport parked and two AFL matches punted.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred will continue its approach towards the south-east Queensland coast today, with the far western edge already impacting the coast from about Coolangatta to Ballina.

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As Cyclone Alfred barrels down on southeast Queensland, new flood mapping shows the Brisbane suburbs most at risk.

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If you're in southeast Queensland, brace yourself.Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast ...

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Locate and be ready to disconnect or shut down your gas, electricity, solar power and water services if instructed. Fasten all cyclone screens and board up any exposed windows, doors and seep holes if ...