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Thousands of Queenslanders have been urged to move to higher ground after the state was battered by heavy rainfall that s expected to last for another week. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services issued the warning for residents in Sapphire, in the Central Highlands Region just before 5am on Wednesday, after the area received more than 130mm of rain in three hours. Due to heavy rainfall, the Retreat Creek is rising rapidly and major flooding is expected. Properties in low-lying areas are likely to be impacted, the warning said. Council advises residents to warn neighbours, secure belongings and move to higher ground now. ....