Surfers Paradise sand ‘island’ to disappear by Christmas

It is one of the newest landmarks on the Gold Coast — but experts say it is unlikely…
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https://www.newsbeep.com/280160/

Queensland urged to use TikTok and ‘trusted influencers’ to combat misinformation during natural disasters

A reliance on politicians and lack of government content on TikTok during recent cyclones allowed misinformation to flourish, academic says

The Guardian
Queensland urged to use TikTok and ‘trusted influencers’ to combat misinformation during natural disasters

A reliance on politicians and lack of government content on TikTok during recent cyclones allowed misinformation to flourish, academic says

The Guardian
Natural disasters cost Australia’s economy $2.2bn in first half of 2025, new Treasury analysis shows

Wild weather, including Cyclone Alfred and floods in NSW and Queensland, significantly slowed retail trade and household spending

The Guardian
The disaster preppers who were proven right: ‘We lived in the car for five days’

Three people tell stories of when stockpiling in case of natural disasters and precarious employment paid off

The Guardian
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The aftermath of ex tropical cyclone Alfred

#cyclone #flood #alfred #tropicalCycloneAlfred #KedronBrook #brisbane #meanjin #dronePhotography

"#TropicalCycloneAlfred and its remnants have dropped more than two feet of rain on parts of Queensland and New South Wales since late last week. The flooding left drivers trapped in their cars as floodwaters rose, while others were shocked by the scenes unfolding around them. The storm also triggered the largest blackout in Queensland history."

https://weather.com/news/weather/video/cyclone-alfred-queensland-nsw-flooding

Chaotic Scenes From Australia’s Floods

Tropical Cyclone Alfred and its remnants have dropped more than two feet of rain on parts of Queensland and New South Wales since late last week. The flooding left drivers trapped in their cars as floodwaters rose, while others were shocked by the scenes unfolding around them. The storm also triggered the largest blackout in Queensland history. - Videos from The Weather Channel | weather.com

The Weather Channel

Well this is bit of a grim warning, but sadly hardly a surprising one.

Scammers will take advantage of anyone and anything.

#scams #cybersecurity #tropicalcyclonealfred

https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/11828-aussies-urged-to-watch-for-scams-in-the-wake-of-ex-tropical-cyclone-alfred

Aussies urged to watch for scams in the wake of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

ANZ’s Head of Customer Protection warns that scammers could take advantage of the natural disaster to make a quick buck.

Cyber Daily

Holy cow, the spring of our garage door just came of the wall (the centre connection point to the wall).

What a bang! Also, super not safe. Likely because of the water damage around that area from #TropicalCycloneAlfred .

Thankfully we didn't face the worst of #TropicalCycloneAlfred now just wet and windy.