South Australia is staggering through drought, parts of Queensland and NSW are enduring flooding rain — but the Bureau of Meteorology’s website is still limping along with redirect messages popping up for more than two years.

The Bureau of Meteorology has been accused of failing to warn Hervey Bay of severe storms that dumped more than 300mm of rain on the coastal community, causing flash flooding and a string of swiftwater rescues.

Brisbane airport was closed as the centre of Alfred is expected to cross the coast very early Saturday morning, most likely between Noosa and Coolangatta of Queensland according to Australia's Bureau

Australia's Tropical Cyclone Alfred was originally set to be named Cyclone Anthony before the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) made a last-minute switch, according to SBS News. The change was made to avoid confusion with Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's name, following BoM's policy of skipping names that match prominent public figures.

There are differences in weather terms between Australia and the Philippines, but heavy rain and floods are equally dangerous, so it's important to be informed and stay safe.

There's been plenty of talk about Australia's position with the US following Donald Trump's election win, but Trump appeared unaware of the name of Australia's military alliance with the US and UK when pressed on the pact.