Morning edition: Major change, 12m waves off Gold Coast as TC Alfred crawls towards direct hit on Brisbane

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Today's top stories Major change, 12m waves off Gold Coast as TC Alfred crawls towards direct hit on Brisbane Millions have bunkered down as the southeast goes into virtual lockdown ahead of Cyclone Alfred’s expected direct hit on Brisbane. But a major change has occurred overnight. READ MORE   Grounded: Gold Coast Airport shuts as flights from SA cancelled All flights between Adelaide and Gold Coast have been cancelled for Thursday, as other flights to Brisbane are being monitored. READ MORE   Teen street gangs hit with bikie-style bans in crime crackdown Teenage gangs face new bikie-style meeting bans, repeat youth offenders will be confronted with tougher penalties and bail laws will be reviewed, under an official crime crackdown. READ MORE   Identity of hero who stopped Rundle Mall assault revealed A humble father has been revealed as the good Samaritan who took down a man alleged to have assaulted a mother in front of her child in Rundle Mall on Sunday. 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READ MORE   Cyclone to smash homes of rich and famous A string of celebrities and Aussie rich listers are among the owners of 1.88 million properties preparing for Cyclone Alfred to hit. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.