Tropical Cyclone Alfred makes landfall, warnings issued

Tropical Cyclone Alfred slows, nearing Queensland coast, prompting evacuations, school closures, and warnings for significant flooding impacts.

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11 months ago

March 6, 2025

Ahron Young

Tropical Cyclone Alfred slows, nearing Queensland coast, prompting evacuations, school closures, and warnings for significant flooding impacts.

In Short

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall on Australia’s east coast this weekend, prompting evacuations due to fears of coastal flooding. This is the first cyclone to impact southeast Queensland in 50 years, with significant effects already being felt along the coast.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is on track to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday on Australia’s east coast.

Residents in the danger zone have been advised to evacuate quickly as fears of coastal flooding intensify.

The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reported that Cyclone Alfred has slowed down, now moving west at 7 km/h.

While it was initially expected to hit as early as Thursday, forecasts now suggest it will cross the coast between Coolangatta and Maroochydore, with Brisbane situated within that zone.

This marks the first cyclone to impact southeast Queensland in 50 years.

As of early Thursday, Cyclone Alfred was categorised as a category 2 system, located 365 kilometres east of Brisbane and 340 kilometres northeast of the Gold Coast.

Concerns remain that it could escalate to category 3.

The BOM noted that the cyclone’s western edge is already causing significant effects along the coast, particularly from Coolangatta to Ballina in New South Wales.

Australia shuts millions of teen social media accounts

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

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1 day ago

January 16, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.

Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been closed since the nation’s social media ban began in December. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were responsible for removing around 4.7 million accounts held by minors, according to the eSafety Commissioner.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the figures as encouraging, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting children online. The new law holds social media companies accountable, with fines imposed on platforms that fail to prevent underage accounts from being created or maintained.

Despite these measures, some teenagers have reportedly bypassed the restrictions by falsifying their ages or using parental information. The debate continues over the effectiveness of these regulations and the balance between safety and online freedom.

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Iran protests and the global fight for freedom

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

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2 days ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.

Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.

We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.

From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.

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Greenland and Denmark signal security divide with the United States

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

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2 days ago

January 15, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.

Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.

Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.

Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.

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