Gold Coast, Cyclone Alfred

Australia's Gold Coast has all but disappeared after Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Alfred – which was downgraded from a cyclone before it made landfall – has turned beaches into cliffs. Erosion is so extreme that long, steep slopes up to six-metres high have formed. At least one person was killed and four others remain missing,
Gold Coast’s iconic beaches to return to their glory by Easter after ex-Cyclone Alfred strips away sand
The world-renowned holiday destination has seen its sandy shores washed away. Now, it’s been revealed when beachgoers could return.
Cyclone aftermath: When Gold Coast schools, light rail and power will come back after TC Alfred
The sun is out and the Gold Coast is returning to normal after the devastating impact of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast
A man has disappeared in floodwater, people were ordered to evacuate homes as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by wind and rain ahead of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years.
Storm “Alfred” devastates beaches on the Gold Coast
Over the past few days, storm "Alfred" has ravaged Australia, taking some of the beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast with it. Tons of sand are
Gold Coast theme parks welcome visitors back after cyclone closure
The Gold Coast ’s iconic theme parks are back in action after Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused temporary closures. Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World, Wet’n’Wild, Australian Outback Spectacular, Paradise Country and Topgolf all reopened on Tuesday, ready to welcome visitors once again.
Gold Coast moves into ‘recovery phase’ after ex-tropical cyclone Alfred devastated city
A dredging barge is steaming toward the Gold Coast to replenish the city’s devastated beaches, which lost more than 80 per cent of their sand during ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
A glimpse of Cyclone Alfred's devastation in Broadbeach, Gold Coast
Bruna's video offers a glimpse of the devastation unleashed across the Gold Coast as a result of Cyclone Alfred. From shattering a window to swaying pool water and trees—and everything in between—the intense winds served as a terrifying reminder of nature's power.
Huge waves hit Australia's Gold Coast as Cyclone Alfred approaches
Cyclone Alfred brought huge waves to Australia's Gold Coast, Queensland, on March 5. Startling video footage captured the towering waves crashing towards the shore, with onlookers watching in awe from Mermaid Beach.
Gold Coast beaches left with significant erosion after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has eroded a significant stretch of Gold Coast beaches, leaving escarpments of roughly two meters while sparking calls for major repair efforts.
Surf’s up but all’s not swell on Gold Coast as beaches swept away
The Gold Coast’s famous beaches have been gutted and thousands of residents remain without power, but the city is getting ...
Tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast leaving 1 dead and several injured
Flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical ...
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate arrives in Australia after Las Vegas trip as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears
Flamboyant Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is back on Aussie shores after his US jaunt, but he is still a long way from his ...
Gold Coast families turn prolonged power outage into bonding opportunity
Long-shelved board games are being dusted off as families on the Gold Coast make the most of prolonged outages.
$10M Gold Coast sale is most-expensive sale this year
The 5,400-square-foot penthouse at Elm & Slate sold for $1,870 and found a buyer within two months but took six months to ...
Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton visits Gold Coast and urges Australians to visit for Easter
Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton has a message for Australia in the wake of visiting the Gold Coast on Tuesday - get to ...
Australia's popular Gold Coast region counts cost as clean-up from monster tropical storm under way
A man died as massive downpours, vicious winds and flash floods submerged streets, toppled trees and power lines and caused ...
Floodwaters begin to recede on the Gold Coast revealing extensive damage
The receding floodwaters on the Gold Coast are beginning to unveil the extensive damage to homes, businesses and roads which ...