Nicholas Mcelroy

Mar 10, 2025 | abc.net.au | Nicholas Mcelroy

Showers are expected to ease across sodden south-east Queensland as several flood warnings remain in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, according to the weather bureau. It comes as Brisbane recorded its highest daily rainfall total in more than half a century, with flooding impacting the Lockyer Valley region, including Ipswich. Major flood warnings remain in place for the Bremer River and Warrill Creek in Brisbane's west, and the Logan River in Brisbane's south.

Mar 5, 2025 | abc.net.au | Nicholas Mcelroy

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred continued towards south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales it was hard for many to resist a trip to the beach. Car parks filled up and dog walkers hit the pavement early as the delayed arrival of Alfred gave people more time to get outdoors than they expected. Spectators have been drawn to watch the huge swell pounding the coastline. Conditions are deteriorating as the storm approaches and fewer surfers are entering the water.

Mar 5, 2025 | abc.net.au | Nicholas Mcelroy |Syan Vallance |Mackenzie Colahan

There are 400 kilometres of canals on the Gold Coast – more than in Venice or Amsterdam – and thousands of residents living along them are expected to face the brunt of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. In a worst-case scenario, City of Gold Coast modelling suggests the potential flooding and storm surge could impact more than 6,000 properties across the city. "They're talking about a storm surge of up to about 500 millimetres," Runaway Bay resident John Hart said.

Mar 2, 2025 | abc.net.au | Josh Dye |Nicholas Mcelroy

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to make landfall this week, bringing strong winds, tidal surges, heavy rainfall and the potential for "life-threatening" flooding. The Bureau of Meteorology is warning the category two system could cross the coast between Bundaberg and northern NSW on Thursday. The cyclone is currently about 465 kilometres north-east of Brisbaneand tracking south-east at 13 kilometres per hour.

Feb 28, 2025 | abc.net.au | Nicholas Mcelroy

Two dogs rushed at a worker on a Queensland property a week before a meter reader was mauled to death, according to evidence to be tended to a coronial inquiry. Kane Minion, 42, was working for Energy Queensland in December 2022 when he was mauled to death by dogs on an acreage at Greenbank in Logan. A five-day coronial inquest is scheduled to be held in October to examine the circumstances surrounding the death of the experienced meter reader.