Cyclone Alfred threatens weekend’s Mooloolaba Triathlon on Sunshine Coast

Organisers of Australia’s second largest triathlon are monitoring Tropical Cyclone Alfred, set to reach category two strength off the coast of Queensland. With concerns about safety and potential impacts on the region, a decision on whether the Mooloolaba Triathlon will proceed this weekend is pending, with the possibility of cancelling swim legs depending on recovery efforts. Beach closures, flight alerts, and emergency preparations are in place as authorities and event organizers prepare for the cyclone’s potential impact on the Sunshine Coast.

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