From entertaining kids to managing anxiety, here is your guide to Cyclone Alfred
Questions are coming thick and fast with exactly what you can do to be prepared, and when you should do it. Here we tackle some of the big questions from dealing with anxiety to remembering where you put the household torches.
'Not good enough:’ Byron mayor says evacuation centres short on supplies
A northern NSW mayor has critiqued the lack of food and bedding supplies at evacuation centres across the Byron Shire, as thousands of residents have been told to evacuate ahead of tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Concerns 'children could die' under proposed details for social worker registration scheme
Domestic violence and child protection workers could leave if South Australia pushes ahead with proposed guidelines for a national-first social worker registration scheme, advocates are warning.
On board the mercy mission to get 2,000 sick kids out of Gaza
The ABC meets some of the children evacuated from the war-ravaged strip, seeking medical treatment in Jordan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-07/sick-children-in-gaza/105016958
Cyclones pass, but Trump is here to disrupt for the foreseeable future
The cyclone will be a passing disruptor, but the disruption from the Trump administration will be with Australia (and the world) for the foreseeable future.
Community rallies to help each other as Alfred looms
Dozens of people have visited sandbag collection areas across Logan just to help other residents.
Atlas survived homelessness — now they want a fairer shot at housing
A coalition of more than 160 organisations launches a national campaign urging politicians to do more to give young people facing homelessness a fairer shot at housing.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-07/youth-homelessness-housing-crisis-victoria/105012206
Cyclone Alfred evacuation orders 'too close' for Lismore residents
Three years after Lismore was devastated by record-breaking floods, residents were again forced to leave their homes.
Cyclone's slow track bringing 'very high risk of significant impacts'
Conditions are intensifying across the south-east Queensland and northern NSW coast, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning Tropical Cyclone Alfred's slow track will bring a "very high risk of significant impacts".
Breaking: Man arrested after reports he allegedly tried to board plane with firearm
Victoria Police say they have arrested a man after receiving reports he allegedly had a firearm when he tried to board a commercial flight at Avalon Airport near Geelong, south-west of Melbourne.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/avalon-airport-man-firearm-incident/105019482
Australian couple found guilty of 'providing pornographic services' in Bali
Michael and Lynley Le Grand were arrested in October after their business, the Pink Palace Spa, was raided over allegations of violating Indonesian laws banning prostitution.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/australian-couple-guilty-in-bali/105019518
As Cyclone Alfred approaches his electorate, Dutton quietly attends a Sydney political fundraiser
The leaders of the major parties are acutely aware that a misstep when responding to a natural disaster can have major political consequences.
Grand slam, Davis Cup winner and commentary legend Stolle dies aged 86
Fred Stolle, who won two grand slam singles titles and was a three-time Davis Cup champion for Australia during the nation's greatest era of tennis, has died aged 86.
'Cluster of epic proportions': Industrial manslaughter prosecution derailed
An industrial manslaughter prosecution over the death of a Darwin construction worker in 2020 could be over before it begins after NT WorkSafe failed to turn over hundreds of documents.
Man wanted over alleged break-ins and sexual assault of elderly woman
Authorities say six homes and a car in Merrylands were broken into during a four-and-a-half-hour time frame in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Influential funk legend Roy Ayers has died — these 5 songs will live forever
The vibraphone player and producer is one of the most sampled artists in popular music.
What should I be doing as the cyclone hits?
There's been a lot of talk about preparing as the cyclone moves nearer, but what are you supposed to do when it's happening?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/tropical-cyclone-alfred-what-to-do-keep-safe/105017376
South Korea air force jet accidentally drops bombs on homes
South Korea's Air Force say eight 225kg Mk82 bombs from a KF-16 jet fell during military exercises in Pocheon.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/south-korea-air-force-jet-accidentally-drops-bombs/105019052
City's women could cash in on historic Champions League
The average A-League Women's player earns just $30,000, but Melbourne City will secure serious riches if they win the inaugural AFC Champions League.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/sport-womens-asian-champions-league-a-huge-boost/105019020
Beachgoers warned of $16k fines as Alfred whips up massive surf
For many in south-east Queensland and northern NSW a trip to the beach before the cyclone's onslaught has proved irresistible, but those on the Gold Coast are risking stiff penalties.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-06/tropical-cyclone-alfred-spectators-warned-of-fines/105016730