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Fashion store Portmans and other shops are closed after the Myer construction site on Murray St collapsed

Fashion store Portmans and other shops are closed after the Myer construction site on Murray St collapsed Source: AAP Image/Sarah Motherwell

The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to do more in the wake of flooding described as a "disaster" for Hobart's central business district.Hobart's Myer store is expected to remain closed over the weekend. It has been shut since Wednesday after its basement was flooded with 1.5 metres of water.Gar Foong reports.

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The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to do more in the wake of flooding described as a "disaster" for Hobart's central business district.Hobart's Myer store is expected to remain closed over the weekend. It has been shut since Wednesday after its basement was flooded with 1.5 metres of water.Gar Foong reports.

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