‘Over time, many beaches will naturally replenish. But sand dunes will take longer. And there are areas where the damage will linger.’ Australia’s Gold Coast before the erosion ...

Cyclone Alfred has left a striking mark on Australia ... Peregian Beach, near Noosa, lost up to 30 meters of width, exposing deeper layers of sand. ・Along the Gold Coast, the storm carved ...

Six million cubic metres of sand have been eroded from Gold Coast beaches by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The city's council wants the beaches restored by Easter to ensure tourism is not impacted.