As Tropical Cyclone Alfred intensifies, Queenslanders are bracing for severe weather conditions, with forecasts warning of damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and potential flooding.
With the storm expected to impact the state’s southeast in the coming days, networks are working around-the-clock to roll out extensive coverage to keep audiences informed.
ABC
As always, the first point of call should be the national broadcaster, with ABC Emergency to broadcast regular warnings on ABC Radio.
List of stations
- Brisbane: 612 AM and Digital Radio
- Gold Coast: 91.7 FM and Digital Radio
- Sunshine Coast: 90.3 FM or 95.3 FM
- Lismore, Tweed and surrounds: 94.5 FM
- Grafton and surrounds: 738 AM
- Coffs Harbour and Mid-North Coast: 92.3 FM and 684 AM
- Port Macquarie: 95.5 FM
- Taree: 756 AM
If you don’t have a wireless you can listen for free on the ABC Listen App. The broadcaster will also continue its live and rolling coverage on both the main channel and the ABC News channel.
Seven
The Seven Network’s 7NEWS is providing comprehensive coverage of Cyclone Alfred, with extended afternoon news bulletins commencing at 4:00 pm AEST.
That edition will be extended by an hour, with rolling updates from reporters stationed across the impact zones.
Max Futcher and Katrina Blowers will then lead special editions of 7NEWS Queensland to provide real-time insights. They will be joined by meteorologist Tony Auden.
Sunrise will also broadcast an extended edition from 4:30 am AEST today, with Matt Shirvington hosting from the Gold Coast. The Morning Show and Seven’s National News at Noon will be broadcast live into Queensland. Rolling emergency coverage is already underway in the Sunshine State.
A special 7NEWS: Tropical Cyclone Alfred will air at 7:30 pm AEST, providing ongoing updates for Queensland viewers.
Broadcast times
- 4.30am – 9.00am Sunrise
- 9.00am – 11.00am The Morning Show
- 11.00am – 12.00pm Seven’s National News at Noon
For more information visit 7News.
Nine
Nine Network’s 9News Queensland and TODAY, in partnership with 4BC radio and the Brisbane Times, are providing continuous coverage of Cyclone Alfred’s progression. The collaborative effort aims to deliver up-to-the-minute information on the cyclone’s trajectory, affected areas, closures, and emergency plans. The coverage will include analysis from the Bureau of Meteorology, as well as updates on State Government safety measures.
As TV Blackbox reports, the network will have live coverage on the ground across South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales, 9News Queensland presenter Melissa Downes, 9News Queensland weather expert Garry Youngberry, 9News Gold Coast weather, beach and coastal expert Luke Bradnam, 9News Queensland 4pm presenters Alison Ariotti and Aislin Kriukelis, along with 9News reporters Tim Arvier, Ebony Cavallaro, Josh Bavas and Clare Todhunter, will provide graphic coverage in special bulletins as events across the region unfold.
4BC Radio will provide continuous live coverage of Cyclone Alfred, keeping listeners informed across all programs. Coverage kicks off with 4BC Breakfast hosted by Peter Fegan, followed by in-depth analysis and updates throughout the day from Bill McDonald, Sofie Formica, Gary Hardgrave, Jason Matthews, and Dean Miller.
The Brisbane Times will also add full coverage of Cyclone Alfred, with live online updates and breaking news breaks.
News Corp
The Courier-Mail has unlocked all of its emergency coverage so that every Queenslander can stay up to date as our team of journalists ask all the right questions to make sense of it.
The Courier-Mail editor Chris Jones said his team was prepared and ready to serve the South East Queensland community as the region braces for its first cyclone in a generation.
“Most South East Queenslanders have never experienced a cyclone before, so up to date information will be critical. It is times like this that reminds us of the value of locally based journalists, people who live in the community you do – and so understand what you are going through, and what you want to know.”
Ten
10 News First will provide rolling coverage, beginning with 10 News First Lunchtime at 12 pm AEST, hosted by Narelda Jacobs, featuring network meteorologist Josh Holt for expert analysis. Sharyn Ghidella, 10 News First Queensland news presenter, will continue live coverage from 1 pm AEST, with live reports from affected areas and weather analysis from Liz Cantor, 10 News First Queensland weather presenter. 10 News First 5 pm bulletins will be live across all markets, and 10 Late News at 10:30 pm AEDT will provide a final update.
The network will also have a team of reporters positioned in areas expected to be most affected by the cyclone.
• Georgina Hill will be stationed at the point of landfall to track the cyclone’s eye.
• Pippa Sheehan will report live from the Brisbane CBD.
• Liz Cantor, Brendan Smith, and Tiarni Reid will report live from the Gold Coast.
• Matt Johnson will be positioned from the southern end of the Gold Coast, covering areas around Currumbin to Point Danger.
• Josh McLean will be reporting live from Emergency Management Queensland Headquarters in Kedron.
• Jade Richards will be mobile, covering Sunshine Coast, Bayside Brisbane, or Bribie Island depending on the storm’s movement.
• Chris Campey will be live from Northern NSW.
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