Aboriginal communities in Bundjalung Country are preparing for more pain as Cyclone Alfred approaches

A flood-ravaged town in northern NSW is facing a second major natural disaster in three years as local rivers swell ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s arrival, prompting thousands to evacuate and leaving many without power. Residents are still recovering from devastating floods in 2022 and are now bracing for potential major flooding as the cyclone approaches. The region is on high alert with over 1000 schools closed, more than 43,000 homes without electricity, and emergency services responding to numerous calls for help and performing rescues due to flash flooding, as the community prepares for the impact of the cyclone.

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