Queensland's bay islands act as a natural buffer protecting the mainland from severe storm surges, and helped save Brisbane from the full force of Cyclone Alfred.

They spend their Christmas holidays on the island, taking family and friends with them, and hope one day to retire there.Their beloved island getaway now arguably has another reason for their ...

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Residents of North Stradbroke Island are bracing for Cyclone Alfred to make landfall. SEQ Water chief executive Emma Thomas says the dams in the catchments that will be affected by Cyclone Alfred have ...

A massive seven-metre wave recorded overnight off North Stradbroke Island has sent a stark warning to coastal communities as ...

Darren Burns, Land and Sea manager with QYAC (Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation) on Stradbroke Island.

South East Queensland's islands will be the first pieces of land to bear the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Many of its ...

Premier David Crisafulli called it “a little moment of magic” amid the chaos, as a set of twins was born on North Stradbroke ...

St Vincent’s Care has stepped up to evacuate 11 residents from Nareeba Moopi Moopi organisation before Cyclone Alfred hits.

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