A cyclone in Australia which authorities said could be among "the worst in living memory" appears to have been less damaging than feared - but concerns remain about severe flooding.

Cyclone Narelle has brought destructive winds, heavy rain and storm surges to Far North Queensland.

Tropical Cyclone Narelle set its sights on Cape York, passing just north of Coen but still leaving a trail of damage as Queensland’s most powerful storm in seven years tore through the region