Report from the eye:
I've been intouch with my folks and sister all morning. Mum and Dad live at Tully Heads and my sister live in behind Mission beach in the hills (Mum and Dad stayed with them for the night).
Fairly extensive property damage in the area. They managed to ride it out safely and were lucky to have only minor structural damage. My sisters house is on a bit of a hill and used to look over rainforest in one direction and cane and bananas in other directions. They are now looking out over cleared hills and flat plains. Hardly a plant left standing anywhere. They are thanking their lucky stars. The house across the road is no longer there apparently, just the house stumps. My sisters house is only 12 months old. Mum and dad haven't finished building their house yet and don't know how it went.
At least they are all safe.
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