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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