"No one can get over to the island once the cyclone hits ... as a tourist hub — beautiful beaches and camping, a nice pub — while the Southern Moreton Bay islands are better known for residences.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is due to cross the coast in less than 24 hours, with tens of thousands of people without power as wild weather sets in.

She said if the cyclone were to hit closer south towards Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Moreton Island would buffer ... uncomfortable for anyone that’s camping,” he said.

Get the scoop on secret surf breaks across Moreton Island/Mulgumpin ... Tip: No four-wheel-drive? Join a camping tour with Ethical Adventures. Tiwi Island Retreat on Bathurst Island.

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner this morning announced council officers would work with police and state housing ...

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner this morning announced council officers would work with police and state housing ...

One of several peaks in Mount Barney National Park — alongside the eponymous Mount Barney, of course — Mount Maroon in the Scenic Rim is known for its shrubland, hiking tracks, and lake and waterside ...