Expedition ships built for rugged exploration are now sailing the more comfortable climes of the Mediterranean.

A weak trough extending from the Arafura Sea to the far northern Coral Sea will linger for several days, and combine with the firm ridge to produce strong winds and rough seas along the Queensland ...

A firm ridge, fresh to strong southeasterly winds and rough seas will persist over the South Queensland Waters for the next several days, maintained by a high [1031 hPa] moving into the Tasman Sea.