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Mayor says flood-prone airstrip may need to move despite $27m upgrade

Abbey Halter and Tim Little · ABC News (AU)

Published 16 Oct 2026, 10:31 am·1 h ago·1 min read

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A Gulf of Carpentaria Mayor is calling for a newly repaired airstrip to be relocated to avoid future disasters.

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