Situation in Far North Queensland is a ‘national problem’

News Corp Columnist Louise Roberts says the situation in Far North Queensland is a “national problem”. Clean-up efforts have begun in the region after ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper wreaked havoc in the area causing major flooding and damage. “Bruce Highway – roughly 1,600 kilometres stretching from Brisbane … up to Cairns itself,” she told Sky News contributor Gary Hardgrave. “Infrastructure Australia has identified that at least 17 parts and 17 points of this highway need urgent review and urgent work on them. “So that’s roughly every 100 kilometres, you’ve got a major issue on that highway – and people are sending goods up there not knowing if they’re actually going to reach their destination.”