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Queensland floods: Townsville on edge as deluge continues

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Local resident Paul Shafer standing in floodwaters in Hermit Park Townsville.
Local resident Paul Shafer standing in floodwaters in Hermit Park Townsville. Source: AAP

Authorities warn that more than 21 suburbs could be affected by rapidly rising flood waters after the opening of the Ross River Dam floodgates.

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Authorities warn that more than 21 suburbs could be affected by rapidly rising flood waters after the opening of the Ross River Dam floodgates.

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