🚨 Do you know what to expect when a cyclone hits? In this video, Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Laura Boekel demonstrates what it’s like to experience a developing cyclone, from a wet and windy category 1 through to a potentially devastating category 5. If you haven’t already, now is the time to plan ahead to stay safe during Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is currently approaching Queensland. | Brisbane

This weekend marks the anniversary of Brisbane's devastating 1974 flood. Over the Australia Day weekend 44 years ago, the Brisbane River broke its banks and inundated the city, killing 14 people and flooding almost 6,000 homes. We've found some vision in the ABC archives showing the big mess it left behind. | ABC Brisbane