The ex-tropical cyclone made landfall at 9pm on Saturday, but heavy rain and flooding is forecast to continue through Sunday.

NSW towns including Lismore and Byron Bay are preparing for the effects of Cyclone Alfred.

NSW towns including Lismore and Byron Bay are preparing for the effects of Cyclone Alfred.

In Lismore, it is another nervous night ahead with residents warned of major flooding to come.

In Lismore, it is another nervous night ahead with residents warned of major flooding to come.

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred continues to leave its mark after the crossing the coast of South East Queensland, with more heavy rain forecast on Sunday.

The time to prepare is almost over, with schools and some airports ordered to close and tens of thousands of homes facing potential flooding from...

The tropical storm, named Alfred, is on track to bring dangerous winds and flooding along the coast of southeastern Queensland, including the...

Lismore's CBD as viewed from a drone on Saturday morning as ex-tropical cyclone Alfred hovers off Australia's east coast. Vision: Nick Moir