Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, with 55km/h winds near the centre, and gusts of up to 85km/h.
As of 4pm, the ex-tropical cyclone was still off the southern Queensland coast. It is expected to bring more rain as it crosses the mainland on Saturday night, with winds weakening as it moves inland.
Authorities are warning heavy rainfall and flooding is still likely to continue over southeast Queensland and northern NSW during the weekend.