Each reporter on TV has learned to say 'South East Queensland and North New South Wales' very fast and almost like one word. The fact is that last night, as instructed, I packed a small bag, made sure my wedding ring was safe, tied the curtains together, put my shoes by the bed, charged my phone, filled the bath and tucked myself up hoping for the best.

Morning came and I am still here, nothing happened. Turn on TV to hear Alfred downgraded to 'severe weather'. This is good news of course. Thousands have been evacuated, thousands have been without power, thousands have been flooded and many beach resorts damaged. For that to stop is great.

Perhaps we are super lucky to be here today. We get to walk around this ghost town and admire the architecture without other people in the way. We have been under the illusion we were in the Adina Hotel Anzac Square and looked out on Anzac Square. Not so. We are in the other Adina. We found Anzac Square on an exploration walk. Also found that Adina hotel next to it. Not sure if we should have gone there in the first place, but we were welcomed here and looked after very, very well so far.

That is a funny place to build a Brutalist hotel. I am surprised they built right behind the memorial, there is nowhere to get a good photo.

You may get a good photo of this wonderful statue representing Aboriginal men who served in the wars across all the services.

Never miss an opportunity to accept a challenge. The sequence of photographs involved a walk to the South Bank. Without a queue of tourists wanting their picture by the 'Brisbane' letters we hogged it. But we also put a twist on it, you must look carefully.

Especially soggy after taking those pictures. There are sirens sometimes here, fire engines, ambulances and unmarked police. I suspect there is an increased threat of looting or burglary.

Star Hotel complex is a magnificent architectural structure and they sell great pies.

Sunday tomorrow and the airport may re-open although all the crews and aircraft are in the wrong place.