Queensland, Cyclone Alfred and Gold Coast

Cyclone Alfred forces cruise ships to reroute away from south-east Queensland coast as high tides and dangerous swells approach
Cruise ships have been rerouted away from the south-east Queensland coast as Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, causing high tides and potentially hazardous swells around the Port of Brisbane.
Cyclone Alfred tracker map: When it will hit Queensland and New South Wales' coastline
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the south-east Queensland coast this week, bringing destructive winds and the risk of life-threatening flooding. The system is expected to make landfall between the Gold Coast and southern parts of the Wide Bay region as a category two cyclone.
Cyclone Alfred: Everything Queensland and NSW residents need to know
More than 4 million people are now in the firing line of Cyclone Alfred as it tracks towards Brisbane.About 20,000 homes in Brisbane, and more across south-east Queensland and northern NSW, are at risk of flooding from torrential rain and storm surges.
Kiwis in Queensland rush home as Cyclone Alfred looms
They're battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway.
Live updates: Cyclone Alfred bears towards south-east Queensland; Emergency preparations underway; Wild weather forecast for today
The storm has made its forecast turn toward the coast of south-east Queensland, where it is expected to make landfall either late tomorrow or early Friday. Emergency preparations are underway, with multiple sports matches postponed or moved and schools to inform parents today of any closures.
High chance of cyclone forming off Queensland coast on Sunday
The weather system is one of two tropical lows looming around Australia, creating strong winds along most of Queensland's coastline. Some modelling shows it moving as far south as the Wide Bay region.
Cyclone Alfred nears Queensland, NZ travellers change plans
New Zealanders in Queensland are battening down the hatches or changing their flights home to make a hasty getaway from the state as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. One man who flew to Brisbane for the now-cancelled Green Day concert said,
As it happened: Live updates as Cyclone Alfred heads for south-east Queensland on Tuesday, March 4
Virgin has a similar policy for customers travelling to or from Ballina, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast airports from Tuesday, 4 March to Saturday, 8 March 2025. Virgin customers who fit that criteria can either change the date of their flight (also within 14 days, subject to availability) or request a travel credit.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Track to Hit Australia’s East Coast
Damaging winds, heavy rainfall and life-threatening floods are expected after the storm made a sudden shift toward Queensland.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred update: severe weather warning for south-east Queensland
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is likely to hit north of Brisbane. As of March 4, 2025, the cyclone was sitting at a category 2 whilst offshore near the Sunshine Coast.
Cyclone Alfred lurks off Queensland coastline as residents prep for flash flooding
Four million people are making last-minute preparations for tropical Cyclone Alfred's arrival as the weather system lurks off Australia's east coast.
Bureau of Meteorology at odds with Queensland government, Fraser Coast Regional Council over use of 'K'gari Coast'
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology has renamed a popular Queensland tourist destination, putting itself at odds with state ...
Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred, damaging winds and rain forecast
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is now headed for the southeast Queensland coast, with millions of residents warned to prepare as the storm brings massive waves, isolated rainfalls of up ...
Wild Weather Amping Up As Cyclone Alfred’s ‘Destructive Core’ Moves Towards The Qld Coast
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has confirmed that evacuation procedures are underway for those in seriously affected areas.
Metre of rainfall possible as tropical cyclone Alfred intensifies to category two system
Alfred's intensity may fluctuate in the coming days, but it is expected to make landfall at category 2 strength late Thursday ...
Armed robbery in Revesby5d
Bureau Of Meteorology's 2025 Autumn Long-Range Forecast
The Bureau of Meteorology has released its long-range forecast for autumn 2025.While autumn is often a time for cooler ...