Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to cross the southeast Queensland coast late this Thursday as a Category 2 storm. The last tropical cyclone to make landfall in the region was ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974, half a century ago.

Residents are remaining alert with Tropical Cyclone Alfred currently tracking above the Coral Sea around 450 kilometres north-east of Brisbane.

A major capital city and coastal communities in two states have been warned to prepare homes for a tropical cyclone and days of wild weather.

Cyclone Alfred wrecks man’s bid to row across Pacific Ocean after rowing over 10,000km - Rower had set out to cross the Pacific Ocean without stopping

A Lithuanian ocean rower caught in damaging winds and huge waves triggered by a tropical cyclone has been rescued.

Video of the operation showed a naval boat rescuing Mockus from his vessel in rough seas, then hoisting him onto the warship.