A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred – with a microbiologist condemning her actions.

The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed the threat of severe and heavy rainfall has eased, however a number of flood warnings remain in place. “Despite the rain easing, river levels ...

"It took me about an hour to work myself up to be brave enough to get rid of it," the woman told Newsweek of an unwelcome discovery.