As Cyclone Alfred approaches Queensland’s coast, the situation is considered both dangerous and dynamic.

Currently a category two cyclone, it’s expected to make landfall from Thursday afternoon to Friday morning, somewhere between the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast in south-east Queensland. A significant threat to the region, with the potential for damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and life-threatening flooding, The Bureau of Meteorology has not ruled out the possibility of the cyclone intensifying to a category three. Coastal erosion and significant coastal hazard warnings have been issued for nearly 1,000 km of the Australian East Coast.

Authorities have already taken precautionary measures, including the closure of hundreds of schools and cancellation of all major public events. The Federal Government has also triggered a “period of emergency”.

Australia Post have advised they are experiencing major delays in moving any postal traffic. Postal items will experience significant delays. We will keep informed of progress.

Heavy thunderstorms have lead to floods in Adelaide. Adelaide, South Australia has been experiencing floods after several consecutive days of heavy rain. Several roads are believed to be blocked due to falling trees and high water. Business transport disruptions are highly likely. 

Australia Post has confirmed that inbound operations at its Sydney sea mail office of exchange have resumed with effect from 21st November 2022. Therefore, sea mail can once again be sent to Sydney. All goods sent to Australia must be accompanied by electronic advance data (EAD). Operators wishing to send sea mail items to Sydney must contact Australia Post for confirmation of acceptance, prior to despatch of items. 

Flooding continues to cause delays across Victoria and New South Wales. The delay to scheduled deliveries and collections varies by area.

Victoria

• Shepparton and surrounding areas
• Kyabram and surrounding areas
• Echuca and surrounding areas
• Bendigo and surrounding areas

New South Wales

• Lismore and surrounding areas
• Casino and surrounding areas
• New England catchment (Gunnedah, Moree, Boggarbari, Weewaa, Mungindi and Narrabri)
• Parts of Forbes (2871)
• Moama

Delays are being experienced in New South Wales and Sydney due to severe weather conditions. The following postcodes are affected: 2747 to 2756, 2765 and 2775.