Ex-Cyclone Alfred bypassed the Sunshine Coast but had a significant impact on Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Brisbane experienced intense rainfall, with over 260mm falling in the CBD, leading to flooding and power outages affecting around 240,000 homes and businesses
Beach Erosion
1. The Gold Coast faced severe beach erosion, with millions of cubic metres of sand stripped from shorelines, creating six-metre-high escarpments on some of its iconic beaches
Tourism
2. Despite the damage, local authorities are working hard to restore the beaches and encourage tourists to continue their plans