Cairns Social Housing Water Damage Scandal
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
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