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Tropical Cyclone Narelle swept over the Cape York Peninsula, narrowly missing populated communities.

Towns brace for fresh floods as ex-cyclone lashes north

The Bureau of Meteorology said the cyclone was the first weather system in more than two decades that was expected to hit three states and territories.

  • Tom Wark and Melissa Meehan

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Tropical cyclone Narelle crossed Cape York on Friday, leaving damage in its wake.

Concerns for vessel in cyclone aftermath

The Premier also acknowledged the government needs to learn from disasters, after it was revealed Coen didn’t have a cyclone shelter for residents.

  • Dominique Tassell
A roof blown off a structure in Coen.

Damaging winds and heavy rain continue as Cyclone Narelle crosses cape

“Do not let stupidity shorten your life … driving into flood water can have fatal consequences.”

  • Cloe Read, William Davis and Dominique Tassell
Burgers made with bush beef, which is sourced from the wild herds in the heart of Balnggarrawarra Country.

‘A little bit different, but it’s organic’: Bush beef the answer to a feral Queensland problem

Vince Harrigan grew up eating the stuff and says it’s organic, clean, tastes good and is the future of sustainable meat production.

  • Keira Jenkins
The sign at Cape York, making the northernmost point of the Australian continent.

The last 800m to one of Australia’s most historic spots is the toughest part of the trek

Standing at the northernmost tip of Australia comes with a sense of accomplishment.

  • Mark Daffey
The tip – Cape York, Australia’s northernmost point.

No 4WD needed: Reaching Australia’s northernmost point the cheat’s way

Standing on Cape York’s tip is a worthy ambition, but if you don’t have the skills or time for the arduous 4WD journey, there’s a relaxing alternative: cruise ship.

  • Brian Johnston
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Whooping cough case numbers have been consistently over 150 a week for the past month.

Queensland in grip of whooping cough outbreak as cases skyrocket

As post-COVID apathy sets in, hospitals have reported up to 28 times the average number of whooping cough cases in some parts of Brisbane.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Chilli Beach at Iron Range National Park, on Cape York Peninsula.

Cape York areas make World Heritage tentative list

Another Australian site may be in the mix for World Heritage status after a campaign was launched for parts of Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula.

  • Laine Clark
Green Hill Fort, Thursday Island.

Cape York, Queensland travel guide: The last great adventure destination in Australia

Up on Cape York, it's hard to know where this country ends and the one next one begins.

  • Catherine Marshall
Quinkan rock art sites in Cape York.

Magnificent Gallery: Where to see some of Australia's best preserved Aboriginal rock paintings

With paintings ranging from 1200 to 20,000 years old these art works still pulse with a divine intensity.

  • Kerry van der Jagt