Australia's Prime Minister is reassuring locals bracing for Cyclone Alfred that the Government has their back. 

The category two storm is expected to hit tomorrow between the Sunshine Coast and northern New South Wales.

More than 200 NSW schools are closed, the Defence Force is activated - and Qantas and Virgin are suspending Brisbane flights.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says over 20,000 homes will also need to be evacuated before the cyclone touches down.

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Australia's Prime Minister is reassuring locals bracing for Cyclone Alfred that the Government has their back.&nbsp;
The category two storm is expected to hit tomorrow between the Sunshine Coast and northern New South Wales.
More than 200 NSW schools are closed, the Defence Force is activated - and Qantas and Virgin are suspending Brisbane flights.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says over 20,000 homes will also need to be evacuated before the cyclone touches down.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the preparations ahead of Cyclone Alfred's arrival

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