Tens of thousands of residents in New South Wales and Queensland are preparing their homes for the threat of flash flooding ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred's likely landfall.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is rapidly approaching Australia’s east coast and millions of people – with some of its effects set to be felt from today, forecasters have warned.

Shows, concerts, sporting events, markets and services are all in doubt as Alfred continues its march towards south-east ...

Millions of people are finalising preparations before fleeing a cyclone heading towards a populated part of Australia's coast ...