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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

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Parts of northern Queensland have recorded almost 1.3 m ( 4.2ft ) of rain since Saturday .

Queensland 's Premier David Crisafulli warns of a "dangerous and life-threatening" situation.

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods in the region in more than 60 years .

Thousands of people across six Townsville suburbs were told to leave their homes.

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