With ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred now downgraded to a tropical low, Bribie Island locals say they're relieved the island went relatively unscathed.

The family of Josh Taylor (pictured), 25, who was buried alive underneath 1.5m of sand at a popular beach have broken their silence as he fights for life.

Josh Taylor, 23, suffered severe injuries after he fell into a hole on Queensland's Bribie Island.

Josh Taylor was at Woorim beach on Bribie Island, off the north coast of Brisbane, on Saturday when he fell into the hole and accidentally buried himself alive in sand at about 2pm.

As the island continues to fragment, the first stage of a report has found human activity has sped up the natural reshaping of the coast.

It didn't take long for Bribie Island's sole sandbag station to run out of sand and bags. Frustrated — but understanding — locals waited hours, shovel in hand, for more supplies. Resident ...

The man who fell into five-foot hole and was buried alive in sand on Bribie Island has been identified as Josh Taylor. Queensland Paramedics and an RACQ Lifeflight rescue helicopter crew were ...

A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.

Josh Taylor, 23, suffered severe injuries after he fell into a hole on Queensland's Bribie Island.

A female swimmer has died in a shark attack in the waters off a popular tourist spot on Australia’s east coast, authorities said.

Josh Taylor, 23, was at a campsite on Bribie Island in Queensland when he fell into a large hole and became trapped in the sand. He died from his injuries five days later in hospital.