Coen

Coen is a remote Aboriginal community located in far north Queensland, Australia. It's newsworthy due to its location within the projected path of Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. Residents of Coen and surrounding towns have been actively preparing for the cyclone's arrival, which is expected to occur on Friday. Preparations include sandbagging, stockpiling essential supplies, and preparing for potential power outages. Cyclone Narelle intensified to a category five storm before weakening to a category four. Coen's vulnerability due to its remote location and the potential impact of a severe cyclone highlight the challenges faced by communities in northern Queensland during cyclone season, making it a focal point of news coverage related to the storm.