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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 10 MIN

"Too busy to help us": Why 6 Queensland Mayors flew 2,000km to confront Canberra

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Six Queensland mayors have staged a protest at a Melbourne ministerial council meeting after Federal Minister Kristy McBain declined to meet before key disaster funding decisions are finalised in August. Hinchinbrook Mayor Ramon Jayo joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to stress that annual flood disasters and fragile supply routes like the Bruce Highway leave North Queensland dangerously exposed if federal support is reduced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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