A flooded road and fields as rain falls.

There has been moderate flooding along the Tweed River near Tumbulgum, inundating low lying areas. Source: SBS News / Alexandra Jones

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As it happened: Record-breaking calls for help as Alfred disaster payments on the way

Emergency flood warnings are in place across Queensland and NSW, as authorities look to the clean up ahead.

A flooded road and fields as rain falls.

There has been moderate flooding along the Tweed River near Tumbulgum, inundating low lying areas. Source: SBS News / Alexandra Jones

Published 10 March 2025 9:28am
Updated 10 March 2025 1:37pm
Source: SBS News

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21h ago10:05am
Clean-up efforts underway in NSW
Workers in NSW are clearing trees and debris in the wake of destructive winds and flooding.

The SES has received over a thousand calls for assistance over the weekend with reports of flood rescues, structural damage and power outages.
A man in hi vis with a chainsaw walks past a fallen tree.
Workers commence the clean-up in Pottsville Beach, northern NSW. Source: AAP / Jason O'Brien
Restoring power, water, and communication services to residents, who have been without power for up to three days, is a main priority for authorities.
Trees crashed through the fence of a property.
Fallen Trees have destroyed parts of this property in Pottsville Beach, northern NSW. Source: AAP / Jason O'Brien
— Cameron Carr
21h ago9:48am
Over 200,000 homes without power
At least 210,000 homes in Queensland are experiencing power outages, according to provider Energex's latest update.

The worst affected area is the Gold Coast, where more than 67,000 properties remain without power.

More than 41,000 properties are also in the dark in Brisbane's council area.

NSW electricity provider Essential Energy said just under 10,000 homes and businesses were without power in its latest report on Monday morning.

"Repair work will continue right across the impacted area today which includes significant vegetation work to remove trees from powerlines, re-stand power poles, replace electrical assets and restring powerline."

— Cameron Carr
21h ago9:44am
'Put your safety first': Queensland premier urges residents to be careful around floodwaters
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has urged residents in affected areas to prioritise their safety and remain cautious amid emergency level flood warnings.

"My message is just to just to be careful: don't go driving through flooded water. Do the little things right and you'll get through this event," he told ABC News.

"We do have a bit of rain left to go … you must always put your safety first. That's number one in a disaster. Property can be replaced, people can't."

He remained confident his state would pull through the worst of ex-Cyclone Alfred.

"I want Queenslanders to know whatever stage, wherever you're at, we will see this through, and in doing so, we’ll be a stronger, more resilient state for it."

— Cameron Carr
21h ago9:41am
Over 1,000 ADF personnel support recovery efforts
Around 500 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been deployed to Queensland, and a further 700 are deployed in NSW, according to Defence Minister Richard Marles.

"There is still a job to be done," Marles said.

"So right now, people are very much focused on the job, making sure that recovery centres are being supported, welfare checks being done, routes are being cleared."

Marles confirmed 11 of the ADF personnel injured in a crash near Lismore have left hospital.

"All but one has been released. That's good news, and the one person who is still in hospital is in a stable condition, not a life-threatening injury, and is expected to recover so broadly, this is good news for those personnel who were part of the accident that occurred on Saturday."

— Cameron Carr
21h ago9:38am
Teenager missing near floodwaters in Queensland
An 18-year-old male has been reported as missing near Logan Reserve in Queensland, where flood warnings are in place.

"Caleb was last seen at Burdekin Road property around 11pm on Sunday, March 9, and has not been seen or heard from since," Queensland Police said in a statement.

"Police and carers hold concern for his welfare due to a medical condition.

"He is described as Caucasian in appearance, with short brown hair, and is wearing camo shorts, no shirt, and no shoes."
A shirtless teenage man stands in front of a river.
Caleb, 18, hasn't been in contact with friends or family since late Sunday night. Credit: Supplied
There is a major flood warning in place for areas around the Logan River.

Police are asking for anyone with information to call Policelink on 131400.

— Cameron Carr
21h ago9:35am
What you need to know about ex-Cyclone Alfred
Good morning and welcome to our coverage of ex-Cyclone Alfred.
  • There are emergency flood warnings in place Monday for the Gold Coast, Laidley and parts of Logan in Queensland.
  • 238,000 properties were without power this morning across Queensland and NSW.
  • Parts of south-east Queensland saw record March rainfall overnight.
— Cameron Carr
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