Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred has downgraded into a category three system and is tracking south through the Coral Sea.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has strengthened to a category three storm overnight, prompting some on an island off Queensland’s coast to begin evacuating.

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Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred has strengthened to a Category 3 storm and its path is becoming clearer — with Queensland ...

The British company Oxitec, in partnership with Australia's CSIRO, has announced plans to release genetically modified (GM) ...

A Caboolture woman has shared the terrifying moment when her 19-year-old son was allegedly held at gunpoint by an armed trio demanding the keys to her car.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$8 million ($5 million) to technology firm Licella for a study ...

The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has welcomed 55 new officers into North Queensland communities, following the first ...

Seven people have now died from melioidosis in flood-ravaged north Queensland this year. Dozens of cases have been reported ...

Whether it crosses the Queensland coast or curls away from the mainland, Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make its presence felt ...

The Queensland government has announced a new grants program aimed at helping homeowners in North and Far North Queensland ...

Tropical Cyclone Alfred could strike a large population centre, with forecasters predicting a hit anywhere from Brisbane in ...