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Hundreds of properties in the West Australian town of Kalbarri are feared to have been destroyed or sustained major damage from Tropical Cyclone Seroja.
Much of the carnage was concentrated in popular tourist spot Kalbarri, 580km north of Perth and home to about 1,400 people.
Premier Mark McGowan on Monday said up to 70 per cent of properties in Kalbarri had some damage.
About 40 per cent of those properties are believed to have sustained major damage including total loss.
"This is heartbreaking," Mr McGowan told reporters.
"All West Australians are thinking of those people who have been affected. The next few days will be very tough and difficult but we will get through this together."