Everything you need to know about Cyclone Alfred

Millions of residents in parts of Queensland and NSW are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Alfred, which is due to make landfall early on Friday morning. Authorities are warning the rare weather event could bring with it significant rainfall and high winds. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain what we know, what’s been done to ready the communities at risk and how residents can stay informed. Hosts: Zara Seidler and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher National resources:Download the BOM Weather app hereCheck your local ABC radio frequency here NSW:Download the Hazards Near Me app to view emergency warnings for NSWFor 24/7 updates call the Public Information and Inquiry Centre on 1800 227 228 QLD:Stay up to date using the Qld disaster dashboardQueenslanders can access help via the Emergency+ and SES Assistance QLD apps Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.