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.

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

Residents staying put at a troubled Queensland island resort to ride out Cyclone Alfred say they’ve been hit with shock legal ...

There were no cars on the road when Mel Lalor drove the length of Stradbroke Island today, only broken branches torn from ...

Crisafulli urged the public to prepare their homes and plan evacuation routes. He said 68 people had been evacuated from ...

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

About 30 residents of Couran Cove on South Stradbroke Island are defying evacuation warnings, remaining in their homes as Alfred bears down on the South East. The once luxurious eco-resort has ...

Followed categories will be added to My News. About 30 residents of Couran Cove on South Stradbroke Island are defying evacuation warnings, remaining in their homes as Alfred bears down on the ...