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‘High’ chance of cyclone developing off Queensland coast this weekend

A tropical low off the coast of Queensland has a moderate chance of intensifying into a cyclone tomorrow, increasing to a high chance on Sunday.

The chances of a cyclone forming remain high through Monday and into the week.

Tropical low 37U is currently hovering between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Tropical low 37U is currently off the Solomon Islands and may intensify into a cyclone.

It has an up to 70 per cent chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the weekend, but the slow-moving low may not reach Queensland.

It's expected to move west towards Papua New Guinea over the weekend, then head south or south-west through the week.

The BOM predicts the system will stay well away from Australia regardless of whether it remains a tropical low or develops into a cyclone.

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Earlier this week Weatherzone said though it may not make landfall in Australia, it could still impact local weather.

"This convergence of three tropical atmospheric waves is likely to enhance cloudiness and rainfall over the western Pacific Ocean, possibly including parts of the Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and northern Australia," the weather reporting site said.

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Rain is forecast for many parts of the sunshine state over the Easter long weekend.

Wide-spread scattered showers are predicted along the Queensland coast, particularly near the Cassowary and Daintree regions.

Weatherzone has forecast a high chance of rain in Brisbane today, followed by clear skies and sun from Saturday to Monday.

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Brisbane woman spat on, verbally abused by e-scooter riders in brazen attack

A Brisbane woman has been left shaken after being attacked by a pair of e-scooter riders in broad daylight.

Ruby Fraser, 23, was on an afternoon run at a walking track at William Jolly Bridge, near the Brisbane River, on Tuesday when she suddenly felt a tug on her headphones.

Two male e-scooter riders attempted to steal Fraser's headphones, before spitting at her and verbally assaulting her near Lang Parade in Auchenflower, police said.

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Ruby Fraser attacked

They both fled the scene shortly after.

While Fraser was not physically harmed in the incident, the young woman told Today she is "shocked and shattered" and is now afraid to go out running.

"I'm pretty shattered, feeling pretty defeated the last few days. It's beem a tough few days," Fraser said.

"Then they came up within a metre of me, verbally abusing me, projectile spitting on me, giving me the middle finger and saying some pretty hurtful things.

"The thought of going on that run alone again anytime soon just brings me major anxiety."

Fraser was able to quickly move to safety by hiding out at a nearby apartment complex.

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She called the police and officers began a search for the two young offenders, but were unable to find them.

"I was luckily able to escape up a ramp up the main road and get away from them," Fraser added.

"It was lucky I was there, because there's kilometres [on that track] with no escape."

The two offenders are described as being in their mid to late teens.

The first is described as having a fair complexion with a slim build, around 160 centimetres tall, and wearing a red hoodie and black pants.

The second is also described as having a fair complexion, a proportionate build, approximately 180 centimetres tall and was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket and black pants.

An investigation into the incident remains ongoing and police have urged anyone with information to come forward.

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