'Prepare to evacuate': Warning for northern NSW as Alfred closes in

Email Cyclone Alfred is set to bring a trifecta of fury to northern NSW with 'three natural disasters in one' as it makes its way towards impact, with thousands of residents already being told to prepare to evacuate. See the full list of service shut downs, evacuation centres, and flight cancellations.

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