The four large islands are popular getaways for locals. In the wake of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred, they have another claim to ...

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.

Residents of North Stradbroke Island and the southern Moreton Bay islands will likely be cut off from the mainland from ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has changed course and is now headed directly for a huge population region, as Aussies are warned of ...

Shark nets and control equipment have been temporarily removed from several Queensland beaches as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches, bringing the potential for dangerous weather conditions along the ...

Densely-populated southeast Queensland is facing the first direct impact in decades from a powerful tropical cyclone, with its pristine beaches expected to be pounded by heavy swell.

The presence of Moreton, North Stradbroke and Bribie ... He said mainland areas outside the island cluster were more exposed, which is why the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast were hit a lot harder.

The weather event was upgraded to a category two system overnight and on Tuesday did a U-turn about 600km off Brisbane, headed directly for the coast ... in North Stradbroke Island, in the Moreton ...

Australia’s premier tourist destination will be a virutal ghost town on Thursday with the Gold Coast shutting down as extremely heavy rains and strong winds hit the region ahead of the arrival of ...