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The republic and reconciliation go hand in hand as the two pieces of unfinished business in the Australian constitution.

Mosquitoes need water in which to lay their eggs. Therefore, it stands to reason that mozzies will be the inadvertent beneficiary of the flooding in and around Townsville. A population explosion of local mosquito species can be anticipated. However, while flood waters will likely bring more mosquitoes this does not necessarily immediately equate to an increased threat of mosquito-transmitted diseases in that region. It is possible, but it is not inevitable.