6 Killed as Giant Waves Batter Australia

The victims fell or were swept into the ocean, according to the police, as swells pounded Sydney and other places along the country’s east coast. At least two others were missing.

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Alfred, No Longer a Tropical Cyclone, Still Threatens Australia with Flooding

Officials said parts of the country’s east coast south of Brisbane were still at risk of significant flooding. One person was missing.

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Brisbane and Eastern Australia Brace for Powerful Cyclone Alfred

The slow-moving tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of Queensland and New South Wales, including Brisbane.

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Brisbane, Australia, Braces for Powerful Cyclone

The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the country’s third-largest city.

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Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days Lost in Australian Mountains

The 23-year-old hiker, Hadi Nazari, survived for almost two weeks on two granola bars he found in a hut and on water from rivers and creeks, the authorities said.

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Two Sailors Die in Separate Incidents in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race

The men were hit in the head by booms on their yachts in separate episodes, as participants faced challenging weather conditions, the police said.

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