Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred forces suspension of Brisbane ferries ‘until further notice’

Follow today’s latest updates liveTropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall near Brisbane. Why is this a big deal and when could it hit?Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAs we flagged earlier, this year’s Oscars will kick off in a few hours. There are a few Australian nominations to keep an eye out for, including:Guy Pearce, The Brutalist (best supporting actor)Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail (best animated feature)Greig Fraser, Dune: Part Two (best cinematography)Rodney Burke, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (best visual effects)Maya Gnyp, I Am Ready, Warden (best documentary short) Continue reading...

Australia news live: Tropical Cyclone Alfred forces suspension of Brisbane ferries ‘until further notice’

Follow today’s latest updates live

As we flagged earlier, this year’s Oscars will kick off in a few hours. There are a few Australian nominations to keep an eye out for, including:

Guy Pearce, The Brutalist (best supporting actor)

Adam Elliot, Memoir of a Snail (best animated feature)

Greig Fraser, Dune: Part Two (best cinematography)

Rodney Burke, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (best visual effects)

Maya Gnyp, I Am Ready, Warden (best documentary short) Continue reading...