BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Flooding rains lashed the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years, officials said Saturday. One person was confirmed dead and several were injured.
The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the activation of the Disaster Recovery Allowance for people impacted by the floods in Queensland and NSW.
A major supermarket chain is urging customers to only “buy what they need” as stores commence opening across southeast Queensland this morning.
The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.