Australia news live: Norfolk Island braced for Cyclone Gabrielle; Indigenous group says voice is only way forward

Remote outpost faces powerful waves and 200kmh winds from category-three storm later today; Indigenous Empowered Communities seeks to shore up support for yes campaign

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Here’s a visual of the trajectory tropical cyclone Gabrielle is expected to take today as it heads straight for Norfolk Island.

The Bureau of Meteorology says gale winds will increase to what’s classified as destructive winds – gusts above 155km/h – from this afternoon. There’s also the risk of abnormally high tides, damaging surf and heavy rain.

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