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    Queensland floods: Premier calls for federal support as Townsville braces for downfall peak — as it happened

    Floodwaters continue to rise across parts of north Queensland, with some areas receiving more than a metre of rain since Saturday, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to call for federal government help to rebuild infrastructure.


    This story is no longer being updated. For the latest on the Queensland floods, follow today's live blog.

    Floodwaters are rising for the third day across parts of north Queensland, with some pockets recording more than a metre of rain since Saturday.

    An emergency alert was issued for the Cardwell area, before being reduced, while residents north of Ingham have spotted crocodiles in flooded streets.

    Take a look back at the day's updates in our blog below.

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