Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.

Sydneysiders can expect to be hit with more rain in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with showers likely to continue throughout Tuesday.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended leaving Queensland for a billionaire fundraising event in Sydney, just days before Tropical Cyclone Alfred was set to hit the state.

An NRL club in Queensland will head down to Sydney to relocate for their first game of the season after the facility and grounds were impacted from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Peter Dutton, speaking while trapped by flooding at his Dickson home, has dismissed criticism of his decision to attend a fundraiser in Sydney as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rejected criticism of his decision to attend a fundraising dinner in Sydney while Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed over Queensland.

The report, which was suppressed by the Supreme Court last year, examined possible criminal links with convicted gambling kingpin Alvin Chau.

The opposition leader flew to Sydney on Tuesday and attended a Liberal fundraiser at a $100 million harbourside mansion.

The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister “governing, not campaigning” as Queensland braced for the storm.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred have forced the Gold Coast Titans to move to Sydney to train in the lead-up to their first match of the NRL season against the Bulldogs on Sunday.

A month after 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda was killed in a shark attack off Bribie Island, the teen’s father, Stephen, has extended his support to the community, helping locals prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it moves towards land.