Fears cyclone strengthening as NSW face s ‘3 in 1’ natural disaster

Email As rain, winds and waves intensity, so do fears Tropical Cyclone Alfred is whipping itself into a Category 3 storm. Northern NSW is facing ‘three natural disasters in one’. See the full list of service shut downs, evacuation centres, and flight cancellations.

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PM Edition Fears cyclone strengthening as NSW faces ‘3 in 1’ natural disaster As rain, winds and waves intensity, so do fears Tropical Cyclone Alfred is whipping itself into a Category 3 storm. Northern NSW is facing ‘three natural disasters in one’. See the... READ MORE   Updated: 236 NSW schools closed amid cyclone danger The NSW government has confirmed 236 schools have been closed in Northern NSW as millions brace for impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. See if your school has made the list. READ MORE   Dolphin’s home in danger zone as club bosses relocate families A Dolphins star has been advised his home is in a danger zone and has begun fortifying his home just hours before he is due to fly to Sydney. See the latest Cyclone Alfred news. 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