The cyclone's exact path beyond Saturday remains unclear but communities along the Queensland coast are preparing for the ...

A highly unpredictable tropical cyclone is set to “intensify” to a category three system on Wednesday night, as it creeps closer toward central and southern Queensland.

“These large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities like crossing bars by boat (and) rock fishing, so we do remind all coastal users to follow advice from ...

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

Tropical Cyclone Alfred has formed off the coast of Queensland, with predictions it could strengthen to a category three ...

The unusual activity is "a lot to happen at once, but not unprecedented," an atmospheric science professor said.

The weather system is sitting about 910 kilometres north-east of Cairns and is forecast to reach category three by Tuesday.

Cyclone Alfred is gathering strength and is forecast to be ­elevated to category 3 by Wednesday as it bears down on ...

Cyclone tracks in the Coral Sea regularly look like Mr Squiggle drawings, a sign of just how erratic these systems can be.

Uncertainty lingers over whether Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make landfall in Queensland after it strengthened to a "severe" ...

Cyclones are potentially destructive beasts, depending on the area they hit and the strength of them when they arrive.