The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.

The Broncos have raced Cyclone Alfred and arrived safely home in Brisbane after using a charter flight following their NRL clash in Sydney, while the Queensland Reds remain on storm watch from Christchurch.

Peter Dutton has yet to respond after the Australian Financial Review reported he had flown to a private event at the Sydney home of venue magnate Justin Hemmes on Tuesday. It is understood the opposition leader is back home in Brisbane.

A Lithuanian rower who was caught in Cyclone Alfred for four days on a solo journey has described his ordeal as "hell on earth."

The Broncos hammer the Roosters 50-14 in their NRL season opener, with a number of sensational long-range tries.

As south-east Queensland and northern NSW brace for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall this week, climate scientists warn tropical cyclones are moving further from the tropics and bringing more flood risk.

Jye Gray and Lachlan Hubner have been named as their replacements in the spine positions. This clash marks the first time Wayne Bennett will coach against the Dolphins, with Kristian Woolf taking over after he departed for the Rabbitohs after the 2024 season.

Residents in more regions of northern NSW towns have been told to evacuate as Cyclone Alfred makes its way to the east coast. Follow our live coverage.

Peter Dutton has been accused of secretly jetting out of Queensland this week to attend a Liberal Party fundraiser at billionaire Justin Hemmes’ harbourside mansion.

The Dolphins are facing the very real possibility they could be “stranded” from their loved ones as Cyclone Alfred makes landfall. The terrifying storm is expected to cross the coast on Saturday morning and players are wondering how they will get home following their relocated clash with South Sydney in Parramatta on Friday night.

Brisbane Broncos defeated the Sydney Roosters 50-14 at Allianz Stadium, with Selwyn Cobbo scoring a hat-trick.

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