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Intense rain and flooding from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper continues as rescue crew are deployed to Cairns. Follow the latest updates live
The prime minister Anthony Albanese is speaking to ABC RN right now about the widespread flooding in Far North Queensland.
He said that the defence force is ready to “spring into action” if needed:
We will deliver, along with the Queensland government under Steven Miles, whatever is necessary.
The important thing at this point in time is to ensure that people are kept safe and that is a real concern, and a number of people are isolated and have needed rescuing from their terrible circumstances.
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