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North Queensland floods live updates: ‘never seen anything as bad as this,’ Douglas mayor says as rain continues

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The Exchange hotel in Mossman … the town is one of the many facing extensive damage from flooding in northern Queensland.

Queensland floods: some rescues will have to be via sea or air, says Douglas mayor

Mayor of Douglas Shire Michael Kerr says the ADF is needed on-the-ground because it is “virtually impossible” to get to stranded people by land.

The Exchange hotel in Mossman … the town is one of the many facing extensive damage from flooding in northern Queensland.
The Exchange hotel in Mossman … the town is one of the many facing extensive damage from flooding in northern Queensland. Photograph: supplied

We have so much road damage as well on top of the flooding. Trying to get through to these areas is virtually impossible…

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