Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is expected to be a category five system when it crosses the coast, producing winds near its eye of 315 kilometres per hour.
Track Cyclone Narelle live as it approaches Queensland coast
See the latest forecast and wind speeds as the system approaches Far North Queensland.
Tropical cyclone declared off Far North Queensland coast
The tropical low in the Coral Sea is now officially a cyclone, with the system expected to bring destructive winds and heavy rain when it reaches the coast.
'High chance' of Qld cyclone forming this week after more rain
A tropical low sitting south of the Solomon Islands now has a "high chance" of becoming a cyclone as it heads towards the Queensland coast.
Space start-up that launched NASA rockets folds, owing NT government $5m
A space start-up once billed as the future of Australia's rocket launch industry has collapsed into liquidation, still owing the Northern Territory government $5 million.
Tropical low to bring severe weather to north Queensland, cyclone watch cancelled
The Bureau of Meteorology expects the tropical low off Queensland's north tropical coast will bring heavy rain today, but a cyclone watch has been cancelled.
First track map issued for tropical low ahead of possible cyclone
There is a moderate chance a tropical low in the Coral Sea will develop into a cyclone by the end of this week.
Cyclone could form this week as Queensland rivers rise 'like a yo-yo'
A tropical low has formed in the northern Coral Sea, while regional communities throughout Queensland are on flood watch.
ACT man accused of burglary, tying up elderly woman in home invasion
The Taylor man is alleged to have been involved in the incidents in early December, which included a home invasion in Conder in which a 72-year-old woman was tied up.
Cyclone Koji forms as category two system with landfall forecast Sunday morning
North Queensland residents are readying themselves as a category two cyclone moves towards them.
Weekend brings fire threat to NSW, with maximums to hit 44C
The heatwave, which has engulfed southern Australia this week, has become one of the most intense on record.
'High' likelihood of a tropical cyclone developing off Qld's north-east coast
A tropical low off the Coral Coast could have the potential to become a tropical cyclone over the weekend, as residents across the far-north prepare for heavy rainfall.
Scientists rush to protect rare Australian fish species
The Bloomfield River cod, found in a far north Queensland river catchment, is the world's only tropical freshwater cod, and scientists are working to have it officially protected amid threats from the climate and introduced species.
Social media can help save lives during cyclones, but also spread rumours
State government reports have found that while social media plays a vital role in warning communities during tropical cyclones, some posts can lack context and spread misinformation.
Cape York land returned to owners 255 years after Captain James Cook arrived
A native title claim in the region where Captain James Cook made landfall after his ship crashed into the Great Barrier Reef in 1770 is among one of three to finally be settled by the Federal Court this week.
Australia's tropical trees emit more carbon than they absorb: study
Climate change is killing trees faster than they can be replaced leading to greater carbon emissions, according to a new study.
Queensland politicians are washing their hands of one simple health measure
Attacks by Queensland Opposition Leader Steven Miles against Premier David Crisafulli over fluoride this week are more than hard to swallow after another local government's decision to stop adding the mineral to its water supply, writes Janelle Miles.
Motoring enthusiasts take WWII jeeps for 2,000km joy ride
Most people embarking on a 2,000-kilometre road trip might opt for a vehicle with windows, not to mention air conditioning, power steering and an age of less than 80 years — but not this group of jeep super fans.
Missing sailor's loved ones refuse to give up hope after boat found
Hartwell Champagne's sister and brother are desperate to know what happened to the experienced US mariner whose sailboat was found stuck on a remote Queensland beach without him.
Missing US sailor was living retirement dream of solo Pacific crossing
Loved ones say a missing yachtsman whose abandoned boat mysteriously ran aground in Australia was on a round-the-world trip to meet a romantic interest.
Cairns accused shooter charged after large-scale manhunt
John Durham Willey has been taken into custody, accused of shooting a man in the leg at a Cairns hotel.