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Australia beaches 'disaster zone'

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An oil spill has devastated nearly 40 miles (60km) of beaches in Queensland, Australia.

Queensland's government has declared the southern Sunshine Coast and Moreton Island disaster zones and state premier, Anna Bligh, has ordered an investigation.

The oil leak came from the Hong Kong registered ship, Pacific Adventurer, after it was damaged in stormy weather generated by tropical cyclone Hamish.

The Sunshine Coast is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations with several major resort towns located near the spill area, including Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and Noosa.

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