Sydneysiders can expect to be hit with more rain in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with showers likely to continue throughout Tuesday.

Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has defended leaving Queensland for a billionaire fundraising event in Sydney, just days before Tropical Cyclone Alfred was set to hit the state.

Severe flooding of their training venue forces Gold Coast to relocate to Sydney for the week ahead of their NRL season opener against Canterbury, while the Brisbane Lions will head south for sunnier conditions too.

Peter Dutton, speaking while trapped by flooding at his Dickson home, has dismissed criticism of his decision to attend a fundraiser in Sydney as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred approached.

Peter Dutton has been under pressure since he arrived at Justin Hemmes’ $100 million waterfront mansion in Sydney, while Queenslanders were sandbagging their homes.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rejected criticism of his decision to attend a fundraising dinner in Sydney while Tropical Cyclone Alfred loomed over Queensland.

The report, which was suppressed by the Supreme Court last year, examined possible criminal links with convicted gambling kingpin Alvin Chau.

The opposition leader flew to Sydney on Tuesday and attended a Liberal fundraiser at a $100 million harbourside mansion.

A month after 17-year-old Charlize Zmuda was killed in a shark attack off Bribie Island, the teen’s father, Stephen, has extended his support to the community, helping locals prepare for Tropical Cyclone Alfred as it moves towards land.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred have forced the Gold Coast Titans to move to Sydney to train in the lead-up to their first match of the NRL season against the Bulldogs on Sunday.