With the main effects of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred having somewhat passed, the focus is switching to the clean-up and the aftermath of the significant weather event.

Brisbane City Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner told Peter Fegan on 4BC's Special Coverage, "There's no doubt we dodged a bullet with the cyclone."

"The Gold Coast, on the other hand, they copped it at Category 2 and you can see the difference," Lord Mayor Schrinner said.

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