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Cardwell resembles a war zone after suffering the worst effects of Cyclone Yasi, Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says.

By Evan Schwarten A storm surge from the category 5 cyclone virtually destroyed the town’s main street, washing away sections of road and leaving a massive trail of sand and debris. The nearby Port Hinchinbrook marina was decimated. About 60 boats litter the foreshore and nearby streets. Many houses were destroyed and a local church […]

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