Queensland's MP Jason Costigan prepares for a major clean up from the damage of Cyclone Debbie.

Couple stranded on Hamilton Island by cyclone claim hotel told them to pay $400.

The damage to the Great Barrier Reef is still to be assessed.

Debbie downgraded but full extent of devastation still to be revealed.

Reports of injuries - and possibly deaths - were expected overnight in Queensland.

Cyclone Debbie tore roofs from buildings and sent debris flying as it hit Queensland.

Families have built bunkers in their bathrooms as they shelter from Cyclone Debbie.

Cyclone Debbie, downgraded to a category 3, has been classified as a "catastrophe".

While other areas were evacuated, Hamilton Island residents are forced to bunker down.

Cyclone Debbie brings scary prediction on future destruction of cyclones in Australia.

Debbie was expected to hit coast as a Category 4 tropical cyclone just south of Bowen.

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Vulnerable north Queenslanders have been told to leave home now as Debbie closes in.

Thousands of Queenslanders have been evacuated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

Evacuations begin as residents prepare for potential 260km/h-wind storm.

The Queenslander who was mauled by a crocodile after being dared to jump into a river says "it was all worth it".

A teenage boy who was attacked by a crocodile desperately fought off the predator.

Watch: Pest controller stumbled upon a harrowing huntsman family in the roof of a Queensland home.

It's been a while since we heard from Gable Tostee.

Everything's in easy reach on a self-drive tour of the Sunshine Coast, finds Linda Thompson.

A British backpacker allegedly repeatedly raped and taken on a 1500km journey has spoken about her "survival".

Former girlfriend of backpacker rape accused says he beat her up.

A suspect who allegedly held a British backpacker hostage and raped her says he was born in New Zealand.

Woman allegedly held against her will in Queensland tried to call family.

Away from the hectic bustle of the big Gold Coast theme parks, Winston Aldworth finds a sanctuary for animals and travellers.

Passengers were left hanging on the BuzzSaw ride at Dreamworld after a safety switch was triggered.

Lionel Patea was jailed for life for killing Tara Brown. The couple's young daughter is now parentless, and struggling.

Cherie Howie stays in a one-bedroom Townsville apartment with river and city views.

While Fraser Island is considered by many to be the crowning jewel of Queensland's Fraser Coast it's not the only place worth a visit, writes Corazon Miller.

This model mum of two reveals how she went from pregnant to a six-pack in eight weeks.