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Govt offers assistance to families devastated by severe storms

Source: 7.30 Report
Published: Thursday, November 20, 2008 6:33 AEDT
Expires: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 6:33 AEDT

The Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has offered assistance to those families affected by the severe storms that have devastated Queensland this week. Emergency services from the recently drought affected region say they are struggling and their resources are being stretched to the limit.

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