Ingrained Foundation, together with co-founder of the Climate Action Arts Grant Program, Vicki Brooke, and delivery partner Arts Northern Rivers (ANR), are say they are delighted to announce the five recipients of the inaugural program.
Nurses working at emergency departments (ED) across the state are continuing to feel the effects of increased presentations and very unwell people coming through their doors, with the latest health snapshot painting a worrying picture of NSW public hospitals.
After just over a month, Lismore City Council say the boil water alert for the village of Nimbin has been lifted, effective immediately. Yet these living in the outskirts of the village, a boil water alert is still in place.
South Golden Beach prior to Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall (March 6, 2025). Photo Jeff Dawson
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is around 195 kilometres east of Brisbane, or 180 kilometres east, north east of the Gold Coast and causing wind gusts of around 120km/h at Cape Byron.
The increasing winds, rain and storm surges are triggering a slew of evacuations across the Northern Rivers as schools remain shut and residents wait the results.
Here is the story of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in pictures. If you have any interesting photos share them with us at: [email protected].
Meanwhile the region’s surfers go out to play.
Brunswick South Wall as Tropical Cyclone Alfred builds up off the coast March 5, 2025. Photo Ziggi Browning
South Golden Beach prior to Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall (March 6, 2025). Photo Jeff Dawson
Sand bagging at Belongil for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
South Wall, Brunswick Heads. Photo Mattea McKinnon
Brunswick Heads beach. Photo Mattea McKinnon
The bread of life was gone at Coles, Ocean Shores on Monday. The girl at the checkout assured us that the shelves would be restocked over night. Photo Tree Faerie
Cyclone Alfred.
The BOM says Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading towards the coast. Video screenshot.
The BOM says Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading towards the coast. Video screenshot.
Surge heights prior to Tropical Cyclone Alfred making landfall (March 6, 2025). Photo BOM
Billinudgel underwater car parking, noon Friday, March 7, 2025. Photo Jeff Dawson
Balemo Drive Noonish Friday
A tree down opposite the Sikh Temple in Murwillumbah on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Photo Tabitha Neeson
Nullum Street, Murwillumbah starting to flood Saturday, March 8, 2025. Photo Tabitha Neeson
Calm before the storm Tropical Cyclone Alfred Darcy and Bowie Holmes in Ocean Shores March 7, 2025. Photo Alexa Ashton Holmes
Calm before the storm Tropical Cyclone Alfred Darcy and Bowie Holmes in Ocean Shores March 7, 2025. Photo Alexa Ashton Holmes
Calm before the storm Tropical Cyclone Alfred Darcy and Bowie Holmes in Ocean Shores March 7, 2025. Photo Alexa Ashton Holmes
The Rails in Byron during Tropical Cyclone Alfred on March 7, 2025. Photo Mennie Brand
The Rails in Byron during Tropical Cyclone Alfred on March 7, 2025. Photo Mennie Brand
Minor flooding in Murwillumbah on March 8, 2025 following Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Beach erosion at Casuarina during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Pottsville. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Tweed Shire. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tropical Cyclone Alfred Tweed Shire. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Trees down at a playground in Pottsville during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tree down in Pottsville during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tree down in Pottsville during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Tree over beach access on the Tweed Coast during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
Damaged tree in Koala Beach, Pottsville during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Tweed Shire Council
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Some people really dont like having their photo taken. These are not those.
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Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Muz DreshlerTropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Could be The Shire’s biggest slushy at South Golden Beach.
The Dune erosion is devastating.
XTC Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
New Brighton RD. Saturday XTC Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Chinese tourists who didn’t realise a cyclone was happening. They got showers at the Ocean Shores Emergency Evacuation Centre at The Country Club.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Chinese tourists who didn’t realise a cyclone was happening. They got showers at the Ocean Shores Emergency Evacuation Centre at The Country Club.
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Alfred. Photo Jeff Dawson
Drone footage of Lismore levee at 3.30pm on March 08 2025. Photo Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW)
Tallow Beach Byron Bay during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Sonia Friedrich
Tallow Beach Byron Bay during Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo Sonia Friedrich
New Leycester Creek Bridge almost underwater, Saturday 8 March, near Lismore. Photo David Lowe
Gauge at Wilsons River showing approach to major flood level at Browns Creek Pumping Station, Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
Flood levels dropping in Lismore, Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
Wilsons River just below major flood level in Lismore on Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
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Browns Creek pumping station Lismore showing river level steady Saturday 8 March. Photo David Lowe
Wilsons River approaching major flood level at Browns Creek Pumping Station, Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
Wilsons River floods into Molesworth Street, Lismore, Saturday 8 March 2025
Flood levels dropping in Lismore, Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
Wilsons River almost up to the Lismore Courthouse on Saturday 8 March 2025. Photo David Lowe
Lismore cricket grounds across from Autobarn a lake on Saturday afternoon 8 March. Photo David Lowe
A 30m eucalypt came down in 115kmh winds at Coorabell at 1.30am early Friday morning and trashed two 25,000L water tanks and missed the house by 3m. Photo Anthony Stante
A 30m eucalypt came down in 115kmh winds at Coorabell at 1.30am early Friday morning and trashed two 25,000L water tanks and missed the house by 3m. Photo Anthony Stante
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Norfolk Pine stump, Apex Park, Byron 10-03-25 (Mia Armitage)
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Byron drains, outside Beach Hotel 10-03-25 (Mia Armitage)
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Byron drains, Apex Park carpark, 10-03-25 (Mia Armitage)
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Norfolk Pine tree stump, Apex Park, 10-03-25 (Mia Armitage)
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred – tree down outside Rails, Byron 08-03-25 (Mia Armitage)
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred – tree down outside Rails, Byron 08-03-25 2 (Mia Armitage)
We had some flooding and a large tree fell into the garden. My father in law who lives in England asked us if it attracted Crocodiles as a result. Photo Natalie Kent
We had some flooding and a large tree fell into the garden. My father in law who lives in England asked us if it attracted Crocodiles as a result. We decided to answer with a ‘yes’ and took my son’s toy croc out into the garden for a fake wildlife photo shoot. The fallen tree and muddy water made it look like a real mangrove lined river! Photo Natalie Kent
SLSNSW recovery response. Supplied
Brunswick Heads rock wall in lead up to Tropical Cyclone Alfred on March 6, 2025. Photo Andy Holt
Many driveways were blocked buring Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Photo M Smith
Norfolk Pines removed during Tropical Cyclone Alfred March 2025. Photo Robyn Eden
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Community feedback is now sought on three planning documents that will shape the future of Gulgan Village, a new residential suburb proposed on the elevated slopes of Saddle Road.
Community organisations are encouraged to apply for NSW government grants to bring cultural festivals and events to life across the state over the coming year.
The NSW government has now opened applications for these organisations that suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and severe weather events since 18 May.
The vital role that volunteer organisations like Marine Rescue NSW – Point Danger play locally and their increasing importance in the face of climate change disasters was highlighted yesterday as Tweed Shire Mayor presented them with a $17,000 cheque.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has highlighted the need for action on protecting wetlands in the Northern Rivers as multiple fish kills have occurred following the cyclone.
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