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Inland seas have been captured in wild photos of Queensland’s outback as the state braces for another week of rain.

Even though the risk of high wind gusts has largely subsided, with the remnants of the storm moving inland, gusts of 90kmph (60mph) were also possible in the state, the bureau said on its website.