Tropical Cyclone Alfred swept through southern Queensland and northern NSW over the weekend. As the storm clouds parted – and electricity came back on – we asked local businesses what we can do to support them.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred's approach was coloured by slow, suspenseful movement. Here's how the weather event and emergency response unfolded.

Home values in cyclone-impacted areas across Queensland are likely to take a hit, but an increase in demand for properties in unaffected suburbs could actually drive prices higher.