Tropical Cyclone Alfred, an unusually southern storm for Australia’s east coast, took a surprising turn toward land, putting Brisbane and nearby areas at risk. Though not the strongest cyclone on record,

Australia's east coast has been pounded by rain, wind and surf for a week, with Brisbane recording its highest daily rainfall in half a century.

The storm reached the Queensland coast on Saturday as a "tropical low" after 16 days as a cyclone, prompting preparations by millions of residents.

The Australian government said on Monday it would activate financial support for workers who lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused widespread flooding, power outages and property damage across the east coast.

Peter Dutton has recounted his harrowing experience of being “trapped” in floodwaters brought on by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred as the system continues its path of destruction along the east coast.

South East Queensland and northern NSW continue to experience rain and flooding in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Follow our ongoing coverage.

The Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) has declared an insurance catastrophe for southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales following the impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.