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Currumbin wildlife hospital in Queensland is one of the busiest animal hospitals in the world. When Tropical Cyclone Alfred was approaching last week, the hospital was battening down the hatches – but just hours before the storm hit, a female koala named Laura Leaf needed emergency abdominal surgery. The hospital had to close for safety reasons as the cyclone drew near, so nursing supervisor Mallory Wilson converted her home into a makeshift koala ICU and took Laura there. With the help of round-the-clock care, Laura was soon looking bright and back to eating her favourite meal. #cyclonealfred #cyclone #australia #news

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In today's newsletter, wild weather as Cyclone Alfred approaches; hope for long Covid patients; and losing patience with nepo babies. Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/e5HPFh38

These maps show the predicted flood extent based on advice issued by BoM. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to strike densely populated areas of south-east Queensland and north-east New South Wales. Brisbane, home to more than 2.5 million people, is among the places in the storm’s path. Brisbane city council says almost 20,000 properties in the Queensland capital could be affected by storm surges or flooding. Residents have been urged to consider relocating ahead of the cyclone’s arrival. The centre of Alfred is expected to cross the Queensland coast at about 10am on Saturday morning. The warning is based on new modelling produced by the council, based on the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecasts. Affected properties could experience damage ranging from mild inundation in yards to significant flooding inside homes. The council says impacts may extend beyond those areas highlighted in the modelling. Suburbs identified as most at risk include Nudgee Beach, Brighton, Windsor, Ashgrove, Morningside and Rocklea. This article was originally published in The Conversation Australia + NZ by Matt Garrow and Nicole Hasham. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eg_Mv4af