Gold Coast preparing for the worst but hoping for the best as storm approaches
Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens the first direct hit on the area since 1954 and very few residents have any idea how bad it could beGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCavill Mall – that unashamedly garish stretch of fast-food joints, fashion outlets and assorted tourist traps in central Surfers Paradise – should have been pumping this week. Thousands of people had flown in to see US rock band Green Day last night, and the Gold Coast Suns were due to host the opening game of the AFL season against Essendon on Thursday.Not happening. They can’t even fly home. Coolangatta airport closed at 4pm on Wednesday. Continue reading...
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred threatens the first direct hit on the area since 1954 and very few residents have any idea how bad it could be
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Cavill Mall – that unashamedly garish stretch of fast-food joints, fashion outlets and assorted tourist traps in central Surfers Paradise – should have been pumping this week. Thousands of people had flown in to see US rock band Green Day last night, and the Gold Coast Suns were due to host the opening game of the AFL season against Essendon on Thursday.
Not happening. They can’t even fly home. Coolangatta airport closed at 4pm on Wednesday. Continue reading...
