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‘Always prepare for the worst’: WA residents brace for cyclone Narelle

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Authorities in Western Australia say they're bracing for conditions not seen since 2021 when a destructive cyclone tore through areas unprepared for its force. Now, a large stretch of the state's coastline is on alert, with residents told to brace and tourists urged to leave as Cyclone Narelle tracks south.
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