Cyclone Yasi has battered the state of Queensland in north-eastern Australia, leaving a trail of destruction. There have been no deaths, despite the fact the storm was strong enough to tear apart houses and lift yachts from their moorings and leave them resting on dry land. Read more
North Queensland battens down for Cyclone Yasi's fury
Queensland's island resorts are being evacuated and ports closed ahead of Cyclone Yasi, which threatens to develop into one of the worst storms the state has seen.
Premier Anna Bligh today said Hamilton Island, in the Whitsundays, was starting to evacuate its guests, and other resort islands were preparing to evacuate tomorrow.
The Bureau of Meteorology upgraded Yasi to category three at 5pm today.